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Svetlana Rudenco

Svetlana Rudenco

Journalist. Specialises in social and political issues. Graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Moldova State University. Completed the Intercultural Communication programme at the European University Viadrina and Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. Worked in the press services of both state and private structures, including the Presidential Administration, the Parliament Secretariat, local government bodies, and MAIB. Collaborated with Moldova's largest news agencies, magazines, and newspapers, including foreign ones. She has experience in organising interaction between political parties and the media, as well as in translation and publishing. She has been awarded the Meritul Civic medal and other professional awards. At the newspaper, she is responsible for covering the work of parliament, the government and other state institutions.

Articles

    The problem of translating official responses to citizens’ appeals submitted in languages other than Romanian can be solved with the help of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. This opinion was expressed by the head of the Equality Council, Ian Feldman, who said that the introduction of AI would simplify the communication of public institutions with representatives of national minorities.

    7 May 2026
    Government agencies are being encouraged to use AI for translation

    The authorities intend to accelerate the development of regional waste management infrastructure by recognizing the relevant works as objects of public necessity of national importance and introducing legislative measures to ensure their prompt implementation.

    7 May 2026
    Authorities promise fair compensation for land allocated for waste management infrastructure

    Parliament adopted in the first reading the draft Code on the Organization and Functioning of Parliament, which introduces new rules for plenary sessions, parliamentary debates and the activity of factions.

    7 May 2026
    On September 1, the parliament will work under new rules. The opposition calls it “Glory to the CPSU!”

    The increase of the prime rate by the National Bank of Moldova from 5% to 6.5% has caused mixed reactions among MPs. Some consider the measure necessary to curb inflation, while others warn of negative consequences for investment, lending and living standards.

    7 May 2026
    Loans will become more expensive, investment and demand will shrink – MPs’ views on prime rate hike

    In 2025, the population of Georgia increased by 10.7 thousand people and reached 3.94 million. The trend is explained by migration: although the natural increase was negative – mortality exceeded birth rate by 6,452 cases – the positive migration balance (17,127 people) overcame this decline

    7 May 2026
    Georgia is growing at the expense of cities

    Cluster 1 “Fundamental Values” in negotiations with the European Union is considered to be the most important and at the same time the most difficult block: it opens first and closes last.

    7 May 2026
    “The most difficult cluster”: a mirror that is still uncomfortable to look into

    Moldova will carry out a reform of public institutions aimed at structural reorganization of the public administration system and increasing its efficiency in the context of European integration. Currently, the administrative system is fragmented, often powers are duplicated and there is no coherence between institutions.

    7 May 2026
    Public institutions will be graded

    For the first time, Moldova officially participates in the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious and influential events in the world of contemporary art. This was announced by Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan, who is in Venice.

    7 May 2026
    Moldova is presented at the Venice Biennale for the first time

    The denunciation of interstate agreements within the CIS affects Moldova’s bilateral relations with Turkmenistan, says MP Petru Burduja (PSRM), member of the commission for economy, budget and finance. The statement was made during a meeting that examined the draft of denunciation of the next agreement with the CIS presented by the government.

    7 May 2026
    Breaking ties with CIS affects relations with Turkmenistan – opinion

    The Parliament is considering a bill that would allow the exportation of cars for personal use under the temporary importation regime not only to the persons who have registered their importation, but also to other authorized persons.

    7 May 2026
    Export of personal cars temporarily on the territory of Moldova will be allowed to authorized persons

    All new buildings, as well as buildings undergoing major renovation, will be mandatorily equipped with internal infrastructure for fiber optic Internet. This will allow housing and commercial premises to be initially prepared for high-speed connection without additional costs in the future.

    6 May 2026
    Buildings will be constructed immediately “with optics”

    The National Anti-Corruption Center may receive expanded powers to investigate major financial frauds in order to focus its activities on complex cases with significant financial impact, including cases involving European Union funds. The relevant draft law was approved by the government at a meeting on Wednesday, May 6.

    6 May 2026
    The powers of the Anti-Corruption Center will be expanded to protect EU funds

    The government has approved a draft that provides for a substantial increase in remuneration for specialists involved in the evaluation of doctoral theses and research and innovation projects.

    6 May 2026
    Dissertation examination will become more expensive

    World War II veterans will receive an annual financial aid of 30,000 lei. The members of the parliamentary commission for social protection, healthcare and family will propose to Parliament to approve draft amendments to the law on additional social protection of certain categories of population.

    6 May 2026
    There are 14 World War II veterans left in Moldova. The authorities propose to increase their allowance to 30,000 lei

    Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu urged the ministers and all the involved institutions to ensure a close and productive cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, which will visit Chisinau between May 7 and 20, and to take the visit “with the utmost seriousness”.

    6 May 2026
    Munteanu tuned the government: IMF – as serious as possible, Europe Day – as active as possible

    Transnistrian residents and enterprises will be able to participate in energy efficiency programs financed by contributions paid by economic agents under the national energy efficiency scheme. These funds will be used to implement projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and related costs.

    6 May 2026
    Projects financed by energy efficiency contributions will be extended to the left bank of the Nistru River

    The Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors of the Republic of Moldova (ACAP) has a new executive director. According to the results of the competition for the vacant position and based on the decision of the Board of Directors, this position will be held by Marina Shelaru from May 4, 2026.

    6 May 2026
    The Association of Accountants and Auditors has a new executive director

    Moldova’s state social insurance budget deficit continues to shrink and, according to forecasts, could fall to about 1.9 billion lei by 2028 from about 3.6 billion lei at present.

    6 May 2026
    Social insurance budget deficit shrinks and may reach 1.9 billion lei by 2028

    Some reforms included in Moldova’s Economic Growth Plan are being implemented late, but the authorities claim that they will be caught up, and the 1.9 billion euro tranches of European financing, albeit late, will still be received.

    6 May 2026
    Some reforms are behind schedule, but Moldova will not lose EU money

    The Moldovan forestry sector is facing serious difficulties in the context of a protracted crisis. Equipment is outdated, innovative technologies are practically not applied, and production processes are still dominated by manual labor.

    5 May 2026
    Domestic forestry is dominated by manual labor