October marked the 10th anniversary of the revocation of licenses of the three banking institutions involved in the “theft of a billion”, but this time was not enough to recover the stolen funds: it was possible to recover about 3 billion lei in emergency loans, but the remaining debt exceeds 11 billion lei, Logos Press reported.
Former ambassador and former MP Igor Munteanu, a consultant at the New Strategy Center, a Romanian think tank specializing in foreign policy, defense and security, told Logos Press that the case of arms smuggling through Albica is only the tip of the iceberg. According to him, systemic problems of border and customs control, deep-rooted corruption and insufficient prevention make possible numerous undetected cases of smuggling and transportation of military equipment.
A bill that hands the president of Moldova the final decision to recall the leadership of the National Bank has sparked controversy in parliament. Opposition MPs warned that the National Bank could now find itself outside the “orbit of the country and parliament”.
On Wednesday, the parliamentary commission for national security, defense and public order held hearings on a number of acute and high-profile problems that have seriously alarmed society in recent weeks. Among them is the case of the discovery of a vehicle full of ammunition at the Leuseni-Albica checkpoint on November 20.
Moldova circumvents some European standards in early education: children 3-6 years old attend kindergartens more often than in the EU and receive up to four meals a day, while in Europe – a maximum of two, – reports Logos Press.
The General Inspectorate for Migration and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection will intensify efforts to integrate foreign workers into the Moldovan labor market, Logos Press reports.
The country’s legislature called for prioritizing purchases from local producers to not only support the country’s economy, but also to reduce carbon emissions from transporting imported goods, Logos Press reported.
Four heliports built in Moldova – two in Chisinau and one each in Balti and Cahul – despite their technical readiness are still not used due to the lack of necessary regulations and certification procedures, Logos Press reports.
By 2030, law enforcement forces will have to arrive on a 112 call within 15 minutes, while at the moment citizens wait an average of 32 minutes for emergency help, according to Logos Press.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Moldova will be supported to reduce energy costs and increase competitiveness, Logos Press reports.
Commercial use of devices that allow you to bypass paid services could become punishable, Logos Press reports.
At the moment there are 8-9 dubious platforms operating in Moldova, spreading through social networks and promising easy profits, Logos Press reports.
The state’s land may be offered for housing development to reduce the housing shortage, Logos Press reported.
The European market is experiencing an acute shortage of quality organic products, and Moldova can occupy this niche, – reports Logos Press.
Despite the achievements, Moldova is still at a “relatively low” level of preparation for the competitive economy of the European Union, Logos Press reported.
In recent weeks alone, two groups of drug traffickers have been exposed in Moldova. Large quantities of drugs totaling more than 8 million lei were seized. Such news has long ceased to be a sensation. But the news that two drug laboratories were “covered” in our country shocked even the most imperturbable observers. An international network for the production and trade of amphetamine and methamphetamine, operating in Moldova, Poland and Hungary, was uncovered. Four laboratories were identified, of which two were in Moldova, and 16 people in five countries were detained. As part of the criminal prosecution, authorities documented the trafficking by the group of criminals of approximately 30 kilograms of amphetamine worth about €2.1 million. And that’s a whole other level of threat, albeit one that has been uncovered – this time.
The Moldovan Parliament is preparing amendments to the law on the National Bank of Moldova, which will significantly change the procedure of releasing the members of the Supervisory Council and the Executive Committee of the NBM, including its president, Logos Press reports.
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s visit to Brussels was memorable not only for the traditional statements about the unchanged course of European integration. The head of the cabinet also made some more remarkable remarks – in particular, he announced the discussion of a certain plan for Moldova’s reintegration.
Starting with the 2026 baccalaureate session, 12th grade graduates of Russian-language schools will be able to be exempted from the Romanian language exam if they receive a certificate proving their level of proficiency in the language beforehand, Logos Press reported.
Trade unions want the minimum wage to be set at 8050 lei in 2026, the Finance Ministry is considering a more restrained option – up to 6050 lei, while employers warn that a sharp increase would jeopardize the work of small and medium-sized enterprises, Logos Press reports.
