The use of fireworks in Moldova may be significantly restricted. The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes to allow the use of Category F2 and F3 pyrotechnic products — fireworks intended for outdoor use and posing a higher level of risk — exclusively by certified pyrotechnicians.
The “e-Integritate” information system, which is used to process declarations of income and personal interests, will be updated. The new concept calls for a transition from a system for submitting and storing declarations to a digital platform for their automatic verification and risk assessment, as well as the random assignment of cases to inspectors.
The Palace of the Republic has published a report on the monitoring of government procurement for the first half of 2026. The document lists 24 contracts totaling approximately 3.17 million lei.
Pensions and social benefits, access to health care, school operations, infrastructure, public utilities, and civil registration records were the main topics of citizens’ appeals to the Moldovan Parliament in the first half of 2026.
Several changes will take effect in Moldovan schools in the new school year: 73 schools will be reorganized, large educational institutions will gain financial autonomy, the 10-point grading system will be reinstated in fourth grade, and the first lesson will be dedicated to the 35th anniversary of independence.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu asked the children what books they had read this summer and invited them to share their thoughts.
The city of Nisporeni, which has been designated the 2026 Sports Capital, will receive 2 million lei to support the development of sporting events. However, according to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, the government’s ambitions for developing sports infrastructure are much greater.
Changes to the rules governing the organization and operations of ministries have taken effect. These changes clarify the authority of the ministry’s secretary general and the chain of command for individual departments.
The Middle East is an extremely important region for the Republic of Moldova from an economic standpoint, and the government intends to make more active use of the opportunities the region offers. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi.
The Constitutional Court ruled that the petition filed by People’s Advocate Ceslav Panico regarding the defense of dissertations was inadmissible.
The Republic of Moldova may transition from the monitoring procedure to a post-monitoring dialogue with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). This was stated by Victor Lăpușneanu, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to the Council of Europe.
Alin Popescu, a student at the “Orizont” Lyceum in Durlești, has already won his third medal at international Olympiads this year. This time, he won a silver medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics, which took place August 9–16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The Republic of Moldova’s ranking in the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index (GIRRI) raises questions about the effectiveness of reforms and how investors perceive the country. This was stated by MP Alexandru Verșinin, a member of the Foreign Policy Committee
Chisinau will host the exhibition “Moldova în culori #35deEmoții,” which will feature paintings by students from Special School No. 12 for children with hearing impairments. The project is timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Moldova’s independence, and proceeds from the sale of the paintings will go to the school.
The repatriation of Moldovan citizens who have died abroad can cost their families between 2,000 and 8,000 euros. The government did not support a parliamentary initiative to establish a new state assistance mechanism to cover these expenses.
Postal service providers with a turnover of at least 10 million lei could help offset the net cost of the universal postal service, according to a draft amendment to the Postal Communications Law filed with Parliament.
Seven freight cars carrying grain derailed on the evening of August 15 near the village of Kirkany in the Cahul district. The train was heading toward Giurgiulești.
Thousands of state-funded spots remain unfilled at universities in Moldova. The supplementary admissions period began today, and applicants have just three days—until August 17—to submit their applications online.
The village administration of Telitsa in the Anenii Noi district has announced a new tender for the development of a technical design for the opening and operation of a quarry to extract clay. The clay is intended for use in the construction and restoration of protective embankments along the Dniester River. The previous tender, announced on August 3, did not take place.
Czech companies are interested in importing honey, dried fruit, furniture, chocolate, and spirits from the Republic of Moldova. The topic was discussed by representatives of the business communities of Moldova and the Czech Republic during a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova, organized with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova and the Czech Embassy in Chișinău.
