From Milan to Chisinau, with a suitcase full of jewelry

IPN.md

12 July 2025
10:48

A passenger who arrived by plane from Milan, Italy, was documented at Chisinau International Airport after failing to declare to the customs authorities of the Republic of Moldova the goods he was carrying in his luggage. Upon inspection, it was found that he had tried to illegally bring into the country about 40 pieces of jewelry, as well as a similar number of scarves, presumed to be products of renowned brands, reports IPN.

According to the Customs Service, the passenger – a 51-year-old Ukrainian citizen – chose the green “Nothing to Declare” lane and told the customs officers that he was not carrying goods that required declaration.

The discovered goods were seized, to be subjected to an expertise for determining their authenticity and value. Depending on the conclusions of the expertise and the court’s decision, they may be confiscated, and the passenger risks being fined.

In accordance with current legislation, individuals may bring into the Republic of Moldova, without the obligation to declare, only personal jewelry, up to a maximum of five pieces, regardless of value, provided that these are not identical.

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The designated Prime Minister Vasile Tofan presented his governing program, titled “European Economy, Efficient State”, on the eve of the Parliament session where he will request a vote of confidence for the new executive. The document, with a volume of 147 pages, emphasizes the relaunch of the economy, the efficiency of public administration, and the acceleration of the process of joining the European Union, reports IPN.

Vasile Tofan asserts that the new Government aims to bolster citizens’ trust in state institutions through equity, transparency, and responsible use of public funds, so that the savings made can be transformed into better investments and public services.

One goal of the program is to accelerate European integration. “Let’s decisively speed up the accession to the European Union – the historic opportunity of our generation,” declared Vasile Tofan.

According to the document, the Government aims to revive economic growth by stimulating investments, supporting the business environment, and increasing productivity. The program also envisages the digitalization of the economy, the development of artificial intelligence, the modernization of public services, and the reduction of bureaucracy.

The Executive takes on the reform of public administration, with the goal of building a more efficient, digital, and accountable state. Among the priorities are the efficient use of public money, simplifying the relationship between citizens and institutions, and improving the services offered to the population.

In the field of security and justice, the program provides for the strengthening of legal institutions, combating corruption and organized crime, as well as developing crisis management capabilities. The document also includes measures to improve the quality of life, through investments in health, education, social protection, and community development.

Vasile Tofan will present the activity program and the composition of the government team in Parliament on Tuesday, asking for the vote of confidence from the deputies. According to the Constitution, the Government can be invested with the vote of the majority of the elected deputies.

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From Milan to Chisinau, with a suitcase full of jewelry

IPN.md

12 July 2025
10:48

Customs Service Smuggling Undeclared jewelry

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According to the Authority for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, the accumulated water quantities could reach 15-45 liters per square meter. The phenomena associated with atmospheric instability may include hail falls and storms, with wind gusts of up to 54-72 kilometers per hour.

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