Nicanor Ciochina was sentenced to 7 years in prison

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27 February 2026
14:52

The former mayor of Bolduresti, Nicanor Ciochina, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for fatally hitting a 14-year-old teenager and leaving the scene of the crime. He later allegedly tried to stage another accident to avoid criminal liability. The sentence was pronounced in the defendant’s absence by the judges of the Chisinau Court, Buiucani headquarters, reports IPN.

Throughout the process, Nicanor Ciochina maintained his innocence, claiming that the case was built on political interests. However, the victim’s family considers him responsible and has asked the court to deliver a fair sentence.

The former mayor is also under investigation in another criminal case for alleged acts of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, accusations he denies.

At the end of January, Nicanor Ciochina was detained in the case regarding torture, immediately after he participated in a meeting related to the traffic accident case, at that time being under judicial control, and was subsequently placed in preventive detention.

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Nicanor Ciochina was sentenced to 7 years in prison

IPN.md

27 February 2026
14:52

The former mayor is also under investigation in another criminal case for alleged acts of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, accusations he denies.

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Children from the diaspora aged 7 to 12 will have the opportunity to discover Chisinau through a series of free educational and creative activities. From August 10 to 15, they will take part in tours of the capital, meetings with writers, and creative workshops organized by the “B. P. Hasdeu” Municipal Library under the auspices of the Chisinau City Hall, according to IPN.

Representatives of the institution note that the “At Home in Chisinau” summer camp offers a captivating journey into the city’s history and culture. Over the course of six days, children will explore iconic sites in the capital and discover legends and stories about Chisinau. The program also includes meetings with artisans, artistic activities, and traditional games.

With the exception of guided tours, all activities will take place at the main branch of the “B.P. Hasdeu” Municipal Library. Registration for the summer camp is open until August 7 and can be completed by filling out the online form.

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