Court hearings may be postponed only once upon request

IPN.md

21 June 2023
17:44

A court hearing may be postponed only once upon a duly reasoned request of the defendant, the defense attorney or the prosecutor. Also, provisions that allow dilatory tactics in the judicial process, such as, for example, replacing the judicial panel or the court, will be removed from the legislation. Draft amendments to this effect to the Criminal Procedure Code and the Contravention Code have been formally endorsed by the Government.

The proposed amendments also concern the admission, appointment and replacement of defense lawyers. For example, if a defender fails to show up without a good reason or refuses to discharge their duty, they will be replaced for the period of the unjustified absence.

Also, the use of videoconferencing in courts for people in detention will be extended. Their hearing by videoconferencing will take place in the presence of a selected or appointed defender. Similarly, witnesses can be heard via videoconferencing as well if their physical presence is not feasible.

Another proposed amendment introduces plea bargaining for prosecutor’s offices specialized in fighting corruption and organized crime.

According to the Ministry of Justice, the new provisions will allow law enforcement and judicial institutions to cut case processing times.

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Vasile Tofan in Parliament: Moldova no longer has time to lose, each day of delay has a cost

by Irina Botu 21.07.2026

Moldova has no more time to lose, and every day of delay in adopting reforms means young people leaving the country and missed investments. The statement was made by the designated Prime Minister, Vasile Tofan, from the Parliament’s podium before the plenary vote. Vasile Tofan advocated for budgetary discipline, supporting the business environment, rethinking state controls and a salary system based on performance and transparency, reports IPN.

Vasile Tofan stated that the future Government must answer a fundamental question: whether Moldova can become a country where young people choose to stay, to start families and to invest. “The problems are serious, and decisions can no longer be postponed. The action counter is not in years, but in days and hours. Each delay has a real cost”, declared the appointed prime minister.

He further drew attention to the budget deficit of approximately 20 billion lei and the imbalances in the pension system, arguing that the state needs to stimulate economic growth, not just redistribute available resources.

The designated Prime Minister has also promised a change in the way company inspections are conducted. “A business that operates correctly should not be repeatedly inspected just because it is visible and easy to find. In a typical tax dispute, the state should not come with masked men at 6 in the morning over an entrepreneur in front of his children and family. Unfortunately, such things happen”, the designated Prime Minister pointed out.

On the international front, Vasile Tofan reiterated support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and stated that accession to the European Union must be supported by strengthening the economy and institutions of the Republic of Moldova.

At the same time, he promised a transparent salary system in the public sector, based on responsibility and performance, stating that he will not tolerate non-transparent bonuses and excessive remuneration. “I share people’s outrage about outrageous salaries and I find the cases that have been in the media abusive. If you want a direct answer: I do not tolerate such cases”, Vasile Tofan mentioned.

The Parliament decides today whether to grant the vote of confidence to the cabinet of ministers and the government program proposed by Vasile Tofan.

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Court hearings may be postponed only once upon request

IPN.md

21 June 2023
17:44

Another proposed amendment introduces plea bargaining for prosecutor’s offices specialized in fighting corruption and organized crime.

According to the Ministry of Justice, the new provisions will allow law enforcement and judicial institutions to cut case processing times.

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The man who killed the former dignitary Nicolae Andronati was sentenced to 23 years in prison

by Iana Josu 21.07.2026

The man who killed the former Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Nicolae Andronati, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. According to law enforcement, he allegedly broke into the victim’s property in the Slobozia district, where he stole money, then killed the owner, reports IPN.

The General Prosecutor’s Office mentions that the court found the defendant guilty of robbery and murder committed with particular cruelty. He is to serve his sentence in a closed-type penitentiary.

According to the PG, the 31-year-old man entered the home of Nicolae Andronati, 90, and allegedly stole 50,000 lei and 5,000 euros. After committing the theft, he allegedly tied up the victim and strangled her.

Before the court, the defendant partially admitted his guilt. He stated that he had performed work in the victim’s household and that a conflict had erupted between the two of them over a debt he claims he could not recover. According to his statements, he later returned to the former dignitary’s residence and killed him.

The court ruled that the victim’s relatives should receive 400 thousand lei as moral damages and over 80 thousand lei as compensation for material damage.

The sentence can be appealed. Until the pronouncement of a final judicial decision, the defendant benefits from the presumption of innocence.

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