The public administration system will receive a new sustainability mechanism – the National Concept of Continuity of Governance. The document was approved by the U.S. Embassy and the NATO Office in Chisinau.
Combating illicit financial flows, money laundering and corruption is a key element of an effective anti-drug strategy. This was the conclusion reached by the participants in the meeting of the European Anti-Drug Coalition, which took place within the framework of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Moldovan President Maia Sandu participated in the meeting.
There is a link between the accession process of Moldova and Ukraine. The accession process of Ukraine is very sensitive. However, Hungary may give an answer regarding Moldova’s accession by the end of June this year. This was stated by Romanian President Nicusor Dan, who expressed hope that “the answer will be positive”.
The town of Cricova, part of the Chisinau municipality, is facing an acute shortage of burial places, forcing the local authorities to look for a solution to expand the existing cemeteries. In this context, a group of deputies proposes to transfer a land plot of 0.8754 hectares from the state property to the Cricova City Hall.
Six out of ten crimes in the Republic of Moldova are committed in urban areas, according to data on crime dynamics for 2025. According to statistics, 64% of all registered offenses occur in urban environments, which confirms the concentration of criminal activity in large population centers.
The Republic of Moldova plans to expand the system of human biomonitoring, including newborns. The initiative is implemented by the National Agency of Public Health within the framework of the scientific program on chemical risk assessment.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan touched upon Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, the unblocking of regional communications and the prospects for international peace in his opening speech at the 8th European Political Community Summit.
Moldova will host a ministerial session of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Chisinau on 14-15 May. The event will mark the end of the country’s chairmanship in this organization.
The government proposes to change the rules of operation of the company “Moldova HiTech Park” in order to start using the 80 million lei budgeted for 2026. Currently, due to the lack of a clear mechanism, this money is virtually “frozen”.
Menachem Mendel Axelrod has been elected Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Moldova (JCRM). The decision was made at a meeting held on Sunday, May 3, at the Jewish Community Center in Chisinau.
The Ministry of Justice proposes to change the format of court proceedings by increasing the use of online hearings and electronic interaction between courts and participants in the process.
European leaders are arriving in Yerevan to participate in the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit to be held on Monday, May 4. Moldovan President Maia Sandu arrived together with Romanian President Nicusor Dan – they arrived on one special flight.
The Maritime Agency of the Republic of Moldova will get new powers to assess and manage risks of foreign vessels. This is provided for by a package of changes aimed at harmonizing national regulations with EU standards.
The problem of trade in theses and dissertations in Moldova has become so obvious that the authorities are forced to bring it to the level of parliamentary discussions and prepare systematic measures for its suppression.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu urged citizens to turn only to official sources of information on actions in emergency situations, stressing the importance of the population’s preparedness in the context of the existing security risks.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development has developed a draft order providing for the approval of a national standard, based on the European standard, for direct remote identification of drones.
The government plans to raise the minimum amount of strategic natural gas reserves from 50 million to 56.3 million cubic meters.
A memorandum on cooperation in the digital field between Moldova and Japan was signed in Chisinau. The signing took place within a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmokescu and Japanese Interior and Communications Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa, who is on an official visit to Moldova.
A report on the activities of the National Integrity Authority (ANI) for 2025 has been presented in parliament. The report shows an increase in detected violations and inspectors’ efforts, but at the same time raised questions from opposition MPs about possible selectivity of inspections.
The name of MP Radu Marian was used in two episodes of Internet fraud in the last two days. On May 1, a Telegram channel appeared, illegally pretending to be a politician’s resource for promoting dubious “investment” offers. On May 2, a new case was recorded: sending messages via e-mail, also made ostensibly on his behalf.
