Newly-elected Speaker visits devastated Parliament building to inspect the repair process

Mihai Ghimpu, Moldova's newly-elected Speaker, visited the site of the devastated Parliament building today and went on a tour with the construction site manager. The Parliament and Presidential buildings were devastated during mass disorders on April 7, in the wake of legislative elections on April 5, which ended with an overwhelming Communist victory.

The opposition, which has now become the ruling Alliance for European Integration after repeat elections on July 29, said the elections were stolen.

Mr. Ghimpu said that he would try to reduce repair costs because he didn't want "luxury."