Moldovan license soon accepted in the UK

Sursa foto: Președinția Republicii Moldova

The mutual recognition of driving licenses between the Republic of Moldova and the United Kingdom is being finalized, according to the Chisinau authorities. The subject was discussed today during a meeting between President Maia Sandu and two British MPs on a working visit to Chisinau. The Head of State expressed the hope that the British Parliament will soon ratify a bilateral agreement in this regard, which would facilitate the mobility and integration of Moldovan citizens settled in the UK, IPN reports.

Discussions with Anneliese Dodds, member of the Labour Party, and John Whittingdale, member of the Conservative Party, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and continued support for Moldova in several areas. President Maia Sandu also underlined the contribution of the Moldovan community in the United Kingdom, which actively participates in the economic development of both countries.

Another topic discussed was the recent liberalization of Moldovan exports to the UK, in particular the elimination of customs duties on agricultural products such as apples, plums and grapes. The move gives local producers wider access to the UK market and supports the national economy. In the context of regional security, the President thanked the UK for its support to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, noting that Ukrainian resistance is directly contributing to peace and stability in Moldova. Officials reconfirmed their shared commitment to a secure and peaceful Europe.



Several representatives and supporters of the opposition parties protested on Thursday in front of the headquarters of the National Agency for Energy Regulation, criticizing the request for an increase in natural gas tariffs. The protesters demanded the resignation of the government and the postponement of the decision on the new prices until the organization of public hearings in Parliament, reports IPN.

The demonstration was attended by representatives of several opposition formations, among which were PSRM, PCRM, PDCM, MAN and PSDE, along with their leaders, Igor Dodon, Diana Caraman, Ion Chicu, Vasile Bumacov, as well as the former PAS deputy, Olesea Stamate.

The protesters came with placards and chanted slogans against the rising gas prices and the government. Among the displayed messages were “We want gas at a fair price, not schemes in a package” and “Millionaire’s vouchers? Not from the pensioners’ account”. Also, the participants demanded the organization of early parliamentary elections.

PSRM leader, Igor Dodon, urged opposition forces to unite and continue protests, arguing that the goal should be the organization of early parliamentary elections. “Remember how Maia Sandu, Mihai Popsoi, Igor Grosu, were shouting that five lei gas is expensive? But what are they doing with 21? We all need to unite. To convince people, to bring them down, to have early elections,” said Igor Dodon.

During the protest, several opposition deputies entered the Agency’s headquarters and had discussions with the management. Subsequently, Ion Chicu stated that it was agreed that the subject of tariffs would be examined after the parliamentary hearings on the methodology of setting natural gas prices. The PDCM leader also announced that the opposition has prepared a resolution requesting the hearing of ANRE’s management in Parliament and urged citizens to participate in a new demonstration in front of the legislature on Tuesday.

ANRE proposes a rate close to that requested by Energocom: 18.80 lei without VAT for a cubic meter of gas, about 60 bani less than the rate requested by the supplier. With VAT included, the proposed rate would reach 20.30 lei for a cubic meter. The final decision is to be made by the ANRE Board of Directors.

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Moldovan license soon accepted in the UK

Sursa foto: Președinția Republicii Moldova

The mutual recognition of driving licenses between the Republic of Moldova and the United Kingdom is being finalized, according to the Chisinau authorities. The subject was discussed today during a meeting between President Maia Sandu and two British MPs on a working visit to Chisinau. The Head of State expressed the hope that the British Parliament will soon ratify a bilateral agreement in this regard, which would facilitate the mobility and integration of Moldovan citizens settled in the UK, IPN reports.

Discussions with Anneliese Dodds, member of the Labour Party, and John Whittingdale, member of the Conservative Party, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and continued support for Moldova in several areas. President Maia Sandu also underlined the contribution of the Moldovan community in the United Kingdom, which actively participates in the economic development of both countries.

Another topic discussed was the recent liberalization of Moldovan exports to the UK, in particular the elimination of customs duties on agricultural products such as apples, plums and grapes. The move gives local producers wider access to the UK market and supports the national economy. In the context of regional security, the President thanked the UK for its support to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, noting that Ukrainian resistance is directly contributing to peace and stability in Moldova. Officials reconfirmed their shared commitment to a secure and peaceful Europe.


The Russian appellate court has upheld the sentence by which the Moldovan Evgheni Cijen was sentenced to 13 years in prison for espionage, reports the publication Mediazona, cited by IPN.

Evgheni Cijen, aged 26, was convicted in the first instance on February 16. He has been in custody since November 2024.

The trial was conducted behind closed doors, and the details of the charges against the Moldovan are not known. Cijen and his defenders did not comment on the decision of the appeal court.

Such cases have become more frequent after 2022, against the backdrop of FSB actions against foreign citizens accused of espionage or treason. Trials usually take place behind closed doors. In June, a Romanian citizen was sentenced in Russia to 15 years in prison for espionage in favor of Ukraine.

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1 IANUARIE, 2025
1 IANUARIE, 2025