The Chamber suspended the order issued by the mayor, Ion Ceban, regarding her dismissal, finding that there were ‘serious and well-founded doubts’ as to the legality of her dismissal.
This order was signed by Ion Ceban on 11 May 2026 without any public announcement of the reason. According to Irina Gutnic, the mayor’s office has not yet responded to her following the court’s ruling.
The court’s ruling does not determine whether the dismissal was lawful, nor does it constitute a new appointment. The substance of the case will be considered separately.
Gutnic’s term of office has expired
Shortly afterwards, Chisinau City Hall officially announced that Irina Gutnik’s term of office as deputy mayor had expired on 19 October and had not been extended. According to the statement, the employer is entitled to terminate her appointment on the day the fixed term expires, in accordance with current legislation. She was informed of the decision in the presence of the press.
It should be recalled that Irina Gutnik was appointed deputy mayor in October 2022. Ion Ceban announced her dismissal on 11 May 2026. Following public accusations of usurpation of power and misconduct on the part of the mayor, the dispute between Cheban and Gutnik reached the Chișinău Court, where a claim by the mayor against the former deputy mayor was registered on 1 July. Cheban demanded that his dignity and professional reputation be protected.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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