Go to the media bankOpposition protesters' tents on Stefan cel Mare boulevard street in ChisinauCHISINAU, Oct 9 strong>The Moldovan police are asking the Chisinau mayor's office to influence the opposition protesters to remove the tents from the roadway of the city's central street and unblock traffic, the agency's press service reported. The indefinite protest action has been taking place since September 18. The organizers demand the resignation of President Maia Sandu, parliament, government and early elections. According to the Shor party, more than 60,000 people took part in the protest. According to the police — about 5 thousand people. The participants adopted a resolution demanding that the authorities compensate for the increase in gas and electricity tariffs, as well as allocate financial assistance to vulnerable groups. To demonstrate their seriousness, they set up tents on the central boulevard of the Moldovan capital, blocking traffic.Protesters in Chisinau launched balloons with the image of the Prime Minister of Moldova «The police appealed to the mayor's office with a request to order the organizers of the protest to remove the tents from the roadway. In addition, the police initiated a process on the fact of blocking the road, all the actions of the protesters are documented,» the Telegram channel reported police. Moldovan law enforcement officers warned the organizers of the protest that they were responsible for the illegal actions of the protesters, including blocking traffic. Since September 18, the police have notified the Chisinau city hall, as well as the organizers of the protests, six times about numerous violations of the law that create discomfort for the residents of the capital. The protesters are outraged by the unprecedented increase in prices for gas, other energy resources and food, as well as high inflation and falling living standards. The protesters accuse the authorities of failing to cope with the crisis, point to a record inflation over the past 20 years, which in mid-summer amounted to 33.5% on an annualized basis. The country's leadership is criticized for its unwillingness to negotiate better gas prices with Russia, as well as for political pressure on opposition representatives. Numerous polls show that about 60% of the country's population doubt the ability of the ruling Action and Solidarity party to stay in power for another three years before the next parliamentary elections. Also, about 70% of the inhabitants of Moldova are disappointed with the policy of the authorities and almost 65% support the idea of changing the government. during the week
