President Maia Sandu announced a package of measures to reform state-owned enterprises, which calls for the public offering of minority stakes in companies with commercial potential, expanding financial disclosure requirements, and reorganizing the Public Property Agency. These announcements were made during a press briefing following the scandal surrounding the state-owned enterprise MoldATSA.
The “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) Party issued an official statement regarding the corruption scandal at the state-owned company MoldATSA, publicly accepting responsibility for institutional and personnel mistakes made in the management of the company.
President Maia Sandu presented a detailed response to the corruption scandal and abuse of power at the state-owned enterprise Moldatsa. The head of state openly acknowledged that public trust in the government had been deeply undermined by preferential treatment, undeserved benefits, and the misappropriation of public funds.
A new category of bank customers—financially vulnerable consumers—will be introduced in Moldova. Commercial banks will be required to provide a basic package of services to these customers free of charge. However, the group of such customers will be strictly limited.
In Azerbaijan, the Milli Majlis passed, in its final reading, far-reaching legislative changes that strictly regulate the operation of social media platforms and impose strict age restrictions on users.
Moldova ranks among the world’s leaders in terms of women’s political representation, placing 7th in the global gender equality ranking. This was reported by UN Women Moldova. The data was released to mark International Parliamentary Day.
The World Bank can provide the Moldovan government with specialized technical assistance in assessing the impact of reforms, phasing in tax changes, and analyzing compensatory measures.
The Ministry of Defense and the Estonian Defense Investment Center today signed a framework agreement and a contract to purchase more than 100 units of modern military equipment for the National Army from the Canadian company Roshel.
The Bureau for Diaspora Relations has officially announced the tenth, anniversary edition of Diaspora Days, which will take place from August 3 to 21. This year’s program promises to be rich and diverse. The organizers aim to bring together Moldovan citizens living abroad, their families, and associations of compatriots from around the world.
Authorities are taking intensive measures to minimize the effects of the extreme heat wave that has swept across the Republic of Moldova. Between June 28 and 29, 2026, 3,567 people received assistance at emergency shelters set up by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (GIES). Rescue workers distributed more than 1,133 liters of drinking water to citizens.
The Belgian Agency for International Cooperation (ENABEL) will expand its activities in Moldova. The main focus will be on strengthening the resilience of the healthcare system and developing capacity to respond to public health emergencies. This topic was discussed during Health Minister Emil Ceban’s official visit to Brussels, which is taking place June 29–30.
A bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Senate, consisting of Senators Ted Budd, John Barasso, Tim Kane, and Alan Armstrong, is on an official visit to Chisinau. The American lawmakers held separate meetings with President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.
Roman Kozhukhar, Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), announced his resignation. Earlier today, Radu Marian also announced that he was stepping down as chair of the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance. Both resignations are directly linked to the scandal surrounding salaries amounting to thousands and questionable appointments at the state-owned enterprise “MoldATSA.”
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defense have drafted a bill that will regulate the awarding of contracts for the performance of work, the supply of goods, and the provision of services in the fields of defense and national security.
The debate surrounding the new legislative initiative to change the method for calculating annual paid leave—specifically, the transition from the customary 28 calendar days to 22 working days—is not only continuing but, on the contrary, is intensifying.
On July 1, the next phase of the planned increase in the retirement age for women will take effect in Moldova.
The Moldova Green Finance and Investment Forum brought together officials, experts, and international partners in Chisinau. The event’s goal is to accelerate the country’s transition to a green, efficient economy that meets European Union standards.
The labor unions rejected the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection’s proposal to change the method for calculating annual paid leave and to switch from 28 calendar days to 22 working days.
The Chisinau City Hall has launched the EduMap digital platform, designed for parents and the educational community. The new online solution provides access to up-to-date and verified information about educational institutions in the capital and simplifies communication between parents and schools.
The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) announced that it has called an emergency extraordinary meeting of the National Commission on Consultations and Collective Bargaining for today, June 29.
