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Metsola on union with Romania: Moldova alone decides its future

The European Parliament president dismissed the idea of union with Romania as a shortcut to EU membership and sent a message of solidarity to Moldovan citizens.

  • Metsola: the decision on Moldova's future belongs solely to its own citizens.
  • The EP president indirectly dismissed union with Romania as an EU-accession shortcut.
  • She expressed solidarity with Moldovans resisting disinformation campaigns.

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Deputy threatens criminal complaint over Moldatsa chief's alleged false CV

Dinu Plîngău says he may file a criminal complaint over the hiring of Dumitru Vangheli as head of state-owned air traffic manager Moldatsa, following a ZdG investigation.

  • MP Plîngău announces a criminal complaint over Vangheli's appointment at Moldatsa.
  • ZdG investigation found the director allegedly falsified his CV for the competition.
  • Plîngău set no firm deadline, saying he "may" file — leaving his commitment uncertain.

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Moldova toughens penalties for unpaid child support

Moldova's parliament approved new sanctions on Wednesday, adding arrest and community service to the penalties for parents who fail to pay child support.

  • Moldova's parliament passed stricter sanctions for non-payment of child support on Wednesday.
  • Defaulters now face arrest of up to 15 days, community service, and a travel ban.
  • The bill, drafted by the ruling PAS party, aims to align Moldova with international child-protection standards.

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US pledges $130 million for power line connecting Moldova to European grid

The feasibility study for the Strășeni–Gutinași high-voltage line, dubbed "Liberty Line," was handed to Prime Minister Alexandru Muntean by US diplomats on June 18.

  • The US is allocating $130 million for Moldova's Strășeni–Gutinași high-voltage line.
  • The feasibility study was handed to PM Muntean on June 18 by US diplomatic staff.
  • The project aims to anchor Moldova's electricity grid to the European ENTSO-E network.

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Moldova's air traffic chief suspended amid hiring scandal

The State Property Agency removed MoldATSA director Dumitru Vangeli after media reports raised questions about how he won his post.

  • MoldATSA director Dumitru Vangeli was suspended following media reports of hiring irregularities.
  • PAS lawmaker Dinu Plîngău demands full repayment of salary and bonuses, and a police probe.
  • The case raises questions about transparency in hiring for key public institutions in Moldova.

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Moldova ratifies two international conventions on marine environment protection

The Chișinău parliament adopted the Hong Kong and Nairobi conventions on ship recycling and wreck removal at its June 18 session.

  • Moldova's parliament ratified two international maritime conventions on 18 June.
  • The Hong Kong Convention sets standards for environmentally safe ship recycling.
  • The Nairobi Convention governs the removal of wrecks hazardous to navigation.

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US deports Bashkir activist to Moldova after two years in immigration detention

Zagir Muhamediarov, who took part in the Baymak protests, was expelled from the US after his political asylum claim was denied.

  • Muhamediarov, 28, was deported after two years in detention in Louisiana.
  • He had participated in the Baymak protests, harshly suppressed by Russian authorities in 2024.
  • The activist says he intends to try again to obtain asylum in the United States.

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AI-generated deepfake targets Moldova Pride ahead of march

Propagandists used artificial intelligence to fabricate a video falsely showing Genderdoc-M's director announcing the disgraced ex-metropolitan Petru would join the LGBTQ+ solidarity march.

  • An AI-generated deepfake falsely shows Genderdoc-M's director announcing ex-metropolitan Petru's participation in Moldova Pride.
  • Anjelica Frolova denounced the video and called on users to report those spreading it.
  • The attack seeks to discredit Moldova Pride organizers by linking them to a recent ecclesiastical scandal.

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Venice Commission slams Moldova's total vetting plan and the von Hebel amendment

European constitutional experts flagged serious flaws in two Moldovan legislative initiatives on the external screening of judges and prosecutors.

  • Venice Commission criticises both the total vetting plan and the von Hebel amendment.
  • The amended law allowed Herman von Hebel's appointment after an earlier failed attempt.
  • The opinion comes just two days after the formal opening of the first EU–Moldova accession chapter.

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