The United Sates Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against two Moldovan oligarchs, Vladimir Plahotniuc and Ilan Shor, and against a number of entities and persons associated with these. The announcement was made by the U.S. Ambassador to Moldova Kent D. Logsdon. According to the diplomat, the sanctions were imposed for systemic corruption and interference in elections, supported by the Kremlin, IPN reports.
- The state does not consider raising the retirement age, but admits that the system needs to be adjusted
- Exports from Moldova, on the rise at the beginning of the year
- Hundreds of Lufthansa flights cancelled and hubs paralyzed in Germany due to employee strike
- The amalgamated localities will decide on their own the administrative center and the name of the new entity
- The state of emergency remains in effect until the assurance of energy security
