The Moldovan National Party (PNM) has notified the National Integrity Authority (ANI) about a possible incompatibility of the deputy Nicolae Botgros, who would simultaneously hold the mandate of parliamentarian and the position of artistic director of the “Lautarii” orchestra. Contacted by IPN, the maestro said that he has not been employed at Moldova-Concert for several months and that he does not hold any position in other public institutions, except in Parliament.
Nicolae Botgros asserts that his recent appearances have been unpaid and that he is not active within the Ministry of Culture, the National Palace, or any other public institution. “I have not held any position in other institutions for 4 months. I believe Moldova-Concert has a personnel department. They can provide information on this matter,” the maestro specifies.
Contacted by IPN, the general director of Moldova-Concert, Andrei Locoman, said that Nicolae Botgros submitted his resignation in November 2025. “Currently, the principal conductor of the “Lautarii” orchestra is Corneliu Botgros. The maestro is not an employee. Even though he was invited to the 30-year concert, he did not receive remuneration.”
The Ministry of Culture confirmed that Nicolae Botgros applied for release last fall and specified that the artist is not remunerated for his concert appearances, which take place exclusively on his own initiative, without the existence of an active contractual relationship.
The PNM’s notification to ANI concerns the fact that the “Lautarii” orchestra carries out its activities within the public institution Moldova-Concert, which is under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture and funded by the state budget. According to the political party, the law stipulates clear incompatibilities between public functions and other activities carried out in state institutions, which is why PNM asks ANI to check the situation.
Nicolae Botgros was elected as a deputy on the lists of the Party of Action and Solidarity, which he joined in July last year, shortly before the parliamentary elections of September 28.
