Promoting alternatives to involuntary isolation and physical restraint is one of the key objectives of a new WHO Moldova event to be held in Chisinau on May 5-6 to support reform of the country’s mental health system.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu will participate in the 8th summit of the European Political Community (EPC), which will take place in Yerevan on May 4. Within the framework of the event, the head of state will particularly touch upon the issues of countering hybrid threats.
Between 2020 and 2025, the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency reviewed 747 drug advertising submissions. Of these, 690 were approved and 57 were rejected. The review identified instances where promotional materials may have been misleading due to exaggerations, misrepresentations, or missing important data.
The independence of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) will be extended. It will report to the Parliament in an informative format only – without requesting or receiving any instructions. The same principle will be enshrined in relations with the government: cooperation on financial and budgetary issues will be maintained, but without interference.
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugeniu Osmokescu said that he considers himself a “convinced federalist” in the spirit of the founders of the European Union. He believes that European integration is the only way of development for Moldova.
The former Minister of Labor and Social Protection, MP Marcel Spatar draws attention to the high level of informal employment in agriculture in Moldova, which deprives workers of guarantees and social protection. He calls day laborers one of the most vulnerable categories of workers.
Moldovan authorities have noted positive dynamics in road safety. In the first four months of this year, the police registered the lowest number of road accidents in the last 13 years – 510 cases for the period January 1 – May 1, 2026. It is expected that with the adoption of a new digital register of road accidents, the situation with the analysis and prevention of accidents will become even more effective.
Moldova’s security is closely linked to the country’s ability to build a sustainable economy and a functioning labor market, says Soros Moldova’s management. The Fund supports the development of a new national employment program for 2027-2031.
Emigration and reduction of the able-bodied population in Moldova are inherited demographic phenomena. This was stated by Labor and Social Protection Minister Natalia Plugaru at the National Forum of Labor Market and Social Dialogue. The authorities intend to make up for this deficit through active policy measures and increased investment in the employment sector.
“We are working in brainstorming mode,” Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said at the National Labor Market and Social Dialogue Forum, discussing the search for solutions to improve the efficiency of the country’s economy.
In the public authorities of the Republic of Moldova 135 internship places in ministries, agencies and other state institutions have been announced.
The election of an administrator of a condominium association will require the support of more than half of the total number of unit owners. The same majority is required to appoint the chairman and members of the board, as well as the audit committee.
The 12th Parliament has established two new friendship groups – with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The MPs made the corresponding decision at the plenary session on Thursday, April 30.
The Moldovan Parliament has adopted in final reading the abolition of tax exemptions for left-bank enterprises with the phased introduction of VAT and excise taxes on import and sale of goods. It is planned to start already this year, and to completely switch to the new rules – by 2030. The released funds will be directed to the Convergence Fund for the development of infrastructure and social sphere on the left bank.
Moldova is withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty (TCE), an international agreement dating back to the 1990s, which, according to the authorities, is no longer in line with the energy transition policy and the development of renewable energy sources. The draft was approved by Parliament in two readings at today’s session.
On July 1, 2026, changes will go into effect to eliminate customs duties on most goods imported from the United States.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization together with the Ministry of Education and Research announced the launch of a new platform for the development of artificial intelligence and applied research (SCIA). The first meeting was attended by representatives of the authorities, academia, business and specialized organizations.
President Maia Sandu has signed a decree appointing Alexandru Macidon as Moldova’s prosecutor-general.
Moldova will attract $400 million in financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a member of the World Bank Group. The funds will be provided within the framework of the program to support sustainable growth, designed for 2026-2027. The first stage of the program envisages a $250m loan this year, with the remaining $150m to be agreed and received next year.
An EU-Armenia summit will be held in Yerevan on May 4-5, where the sides will discuss deepening bilateral cooperation, regional security and key international challenges. This will be the first bilateral summit in the history of Armenia-EU relations and is expected to give a new impetus to the development of strategic partnership between the sides. Observers and international media have already described the upcoming event as “historic”.
