One million lei was allocated from the state budget to support 11 projects focused on active aging as part of the tenth round of the Small Grants Program.
Moldova is actively preparing to join the global maritime community, although at present not a single vessel is registered under its national flag. In an effort to remove the country from the “blacklist” in the shipping sector and “keep up with the rest,” the parliament ratified two more international maritime conventions on Thursday, June 18.
Authorities plan to restrict the movement of heavy vehicles based on weather warnings issued by the State Hydrometeorological Service. The relevant regulations were developed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development.
Moldovagaz JSC will face penalties if the company fails to fulfill its obligation to establish and maintain natural gas reserves intended for consumers on the left bank of the Dniester.
Debtors who have accumulated large amounts of child support arrears risk losing their right to drive, as well as their hunting and fishing licenses.
The State Tax Service is expanding the automatic exchange of financial information with foreign partners. Parliament has ratified amendments that include digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, in the reporting system and expand the range of data subject to automatic exchange.
An interview with Ion Dodon, CEO of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).
Former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Ion Chicu commented on the proposed reform of the public sector pay system, describing it as a simple adjustment to existing legislation rather than a revolutionary reform, as the authorities had previously promised.
The future of the Chisinau Glass Factory has sparked debate in parliament following the government’s decision to put the state-owned enterprise up for privatization.
The current system for calculating vacation time in calendar days will be replaced by a system based on working days. This change is due to the fact that, under the current approach, the actual duration of vacation varies depending on whether weekends and holidays are included. This proposal was developed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
The government has published a draft law on reforming the unified pay system in the public sector. According to the draft, the reform is based on four main objectives: ensuring comparable salaries for similar positions, increasing competitiveness relative to other sectors, incentivizing professional activity, and maintaining budgetary discipline.
The authorities intend to gradually raise the retirement age for military personnel and civil servants with special status.
The Anti-Money Laundering Service is introducing a new specialized position: “financial intelligence officer.” This move is intended to bring Moldovan legislation into line with the international standards of the Egmont Group.
The 2026 state budget allocates approximately 5 million lei for compensation to victims of political repression.
Prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs can only be activated after the owner’s identity has been verified using an ID card. However, this measure does not restrict citizens’ access to mobile services—SIM cards will continue to be sold freely. The decision was approved today by the government to prevent fraud, scams, and other abuses committed using anonymous phone numbers.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization has launched public consultations on a comprehensive package of legislative initiatives designed to accelerate the digital transformation of the economy by removing administrative, fiscal, and operational barriers.
The Emergency Surgery Department at the Natalia Georgiu Center for Pediatric Surgery of the Institute of Mother and Child has undergone a major renovation thanks to an investment of more than 4.9 million lei. The funds were raised exclusively through external donations and contributions from the business community.
Moldova is bringing its labor laws into line with European standards by revising the rights of foreign nationals and their access to employment services.
Moldova is expanding its international exchange of financial information. The Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance will consider amendments to the Multilateral Agreement among Competent Authorities on the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information.
The number of businesses in a state of insolvency continues to rise. This has a negative impact on workers’ social rights and the sustainability of the state social insurance budget.
