The Moldovan authorities have established that those wishing to obtain citizenship of the country must demonstrate knowledge of the Romanian language and the provisions of the Constitution, Logos Press reported.
The free professions are among the most vulnerable areas to money laundering and require increased oversight and coordination among government agencies, Logos Press reported.
MPs from the opposition factions of parliament have introduced amendments to the draft state budget for 2026 worth more than 45 billion lei, Logos Press reported.
The assessment of the impact of the regulatory reforms carried out in the Republic of Moldova is significantly higher than in many other countries, Logos Press reports.
The main priority of the National Strategy on Drugs and Addictions for 2026-2032 in the Republic of Moldova will be to reduce demand and prevent the involvement of children and young people in drug use and trafficking, Logos Press reports.
Exactly three years ago, the Parliament amended the Law on Health Protection to transfer district hospitals from the subordination of district councils to the Ministry of Health. Since February 2023, medical institutions have started working under the new conditions.
Part of cargo flows to Ukraine temporarily passes through Moldova due to intense attacks on infrastructure and transportation in southern Ukraine, including the destruction of a bridge on the Odessa-Reni route over the Dniester River, Logos Press reported.
The total income of the Compulsory Health Insurance Funds (CHIF) for 2026 will amount to over 18 billion 832 million lei, while the volume of expenses will be over 19 billion 217 million lei, with a deficit of 385 million lei. Revenues are growing by 8.3%, while expenditures are growing by 10.5%. The cost of the medical policy (fixed amount of 12636 lei) and the percentage of contributions (9%) will remain the same.
In Moldova, the time to hospitalization for stroke has been halved, which is one of the results of the reform of district hospitals, Logos Press reports.
Children returning to the country after living in the diaspora will be offered a language integration program, Logos Press reported.
The government-approved salaries for 2026 have come into effect and are lower than the unions’ demands, according to Logos Press.
The Central Electoral Commission approved the draft budget for 2026 in the amount of 151,068.2 thousand lei, which is more than half as much as the 2025 budget, Logos Press reported.
The idea to oblige retailers to keep at least 50% of domestic products on the shelves has drawn harsh criticism from the ruling PAS party, with MPs warning of rising prices, shortages of goods and risks to exports, Logos Press reported.
Moldovan citizens will practically not suffer from the tax on parcels, which the government plans to introduce, as it will be included in the price of goods, making it almost invisible for buyers, – reports Logos Press.
Moldova is launching the National Program for Integrated State Border Management for 2026-2030, aimed at improving the security and efficiency of crossing the state border, Logos Press reports.
In 2026, the government expects a significant increase in applications for business finance, driven by the launch of new instruments. One of the key mechanisms will be a state aid scheme for investments in regional development,” Logos Press reports.
At the call of the Federation of Education and Science Trade Unions, education workers across the country are holding an action of “awareness and union pressure” on Tuesday, December 16, under the slogan “Dignity for Education – Solidarity for a Fair Future”, according to Logos Press.
Moldovan authorities plan to introduce salary ceilings for the heads of state bodies in order to “increase the transparency and fairness of the remuneration system”, Logos Pres reported.
The International Exchange of Moldova (IEM) is officially registered with the State Services Agency. Veronica Arpintin was appointed director general. Former Prime Minister Dorin Recean joined the board of directors, Logos Press reported.
The School of Public Health Management has announced a “Japanese strike” beginning Dec. 15 to protest what they call the illegal liquidation of the institution, Logos Press reports.
