Over 30 million euros from non-refundable European funds within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) will be directed to the construction of a new border crossing point Ungheni (Moldova)-Ungheni (Iasi county, Romania).
The government decided to partially compensate farmers for the excise duty on diesel fuel used in the period from March 1 to May 31, 2026. For this purpose, 110 million lei will be allocated from the reserve fund.
Proposals to reduce VAT and excise duties on fuel, put forward by the opposition, were criticized by the PAS parliamentary majority in the Commission on Economy, Budget and Finance. The authorities cite possible losses for the budget and economic risks.
Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission on Economy, Budget and Finance Radu Marian, along with other MPs from the PAS faction, registered a bill aimed at strengthening the state’s ability to react quickly in an energy crisis or emergency preparedness mode.
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova will consider a draft law that envisages a change in the procedure of the state of emergency (state of emergency). The initiative envisages that the state of emergency will no longer be fixed at 60 days and will be able to last from 30 to 90 days, depending on the assessment of risk indicators.
The minimum wage threshold for foreign workers will be set at no less than 50% of the projected average monthly wage in the economy. The measure is aimed at ensuring a guaranteed minimum income and a more stable integration of foreign workers in the labor market of the Republic of Moldova.
Parliamentary commissions are discussing a draft law that could change the rules for acquiring large stakes in non-bank payment organizations and strengthen the control of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).
Employees should have the right to disengage, protection from excessive workload and access to psychological support. Such approaches are seen as part of modern occupational health and safety standards against a background of increasing psychosocial risks, including stress, burnout and the phenomenon of ‘presenteeism’.
The Republic of Moldova has released and returned home two citizens arrested in Russia. Both are employees of the Information and Security Service (ISS). Their release was made possible through an international exchange.
The implementation of projects within the framework of European Territorial Cooperation Groups (ETCGs) will be possible only with the approval of the government. Local authorities will not be able to make such decisions on their own. This was stated by the vice-chairman of the parliamentary commission for public administration and regional development, Larisa Volokh.
The authorities are expanding the network of state nurseries. The government approved the results of the competitive selection of a relevant national program worth 338.8 million lei.
Moldova is willing to share its experience of European integration with Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the implementation of institutional reforms, reiterating the course of deepening cooperation with the states from the region that aspire to join the European Union.
The “Voice of the Patient” (Vocea Pacientului) platform was officially launched in the Republic of Moldova. This is a new tool for assessing the quality of medical services, taking into account the opinion of patients.
The Republic of Moldova is developing legislative changes aimed at modernizing investment policy and attracting environmentally sustainable technologies to the country’s economy. It is about the implementation of the European Net-Zero Industry approach, focused on the development of a zero-emission industry.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has signed a decree appointing Ion Mocanu to the post of presidential adviser for relations with religious cults.
Moldova will have a national program in the field of artificial intelligence and data management for 2026-2030. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization announced the launch of the development of the relevant draft government decree.
The road to one of the oldest and most revered monasteries in Moldova – the Tsiganesti Dormition Monastery in Straseni district – will be completely renovated to modern standards.
Moldexpo IEC announced an auction for the lease of several plots of the former “Aventura Park” zone on the territory of the center in order to attract investments in sports and entertainment infrastructure.
Moldova and Poland will start negotiations on a new defense cooperation agreement. The advisory opinion on launching the talks was approved on Monday by the parliamentary commission for foreign policy.
The Moldovan authorities plan to implement a system of job exchange with the European Union countries, which will allow citizens to get access to job offers abroad, and European employers – to candidates and vacancies on the Moldovan market.
