In 2025, the National Integrity Authority detected financial irregularities worth tens of millions of lei and increased the volume of sanctions. According to the annual report, inspectors found 22 cases of significant discrepancies between declared income and actual assets, totaling 31.15 million lei. In 2024, the amount amount amounted to 22.87 million lei, and in 2023 to 27.26 million lei.
About 1.5 billion lei – about 199 million lei more than in the previous year – was allocated from the Funds of Compulsory Health Insurance to cover pre-hospital emergency medical care services in 2025.
Parliament has taken note of the statement of MP Nicolae Botgros, elected on the list of the PAS party, on resigning from the parliamentary mandate. The relevant draft resolution was supported by 59 MPs.
The government has approved a methodology that allows for prompt adjustment of passenger transportation tariffs depending on the rise in fuel prices. Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Volodymyr Bolea said that the new mechanism will come into force immediately after its publication, i.e. on Thursday, March 26, in the afternoon. At the same time, compensations to carriers to reduce the burden on passengers are being discussed.
Companies have received protection from blocking of bank accounts and forced collection of funds in cases when debts are formed due to unfulfilled obligations of state institutions. The corresponding norm is included in the package of legislative amendments finally approved by the Parliament on Thursday, March 26.
Parliament has passed in the second reading a bill regulating the activities of real estate agents. The document introduces new rules for working in the market, mandatory certification of specialists and provides for a transition period for existing intermediaries to adapt to the new requirements.
Over the past few days, European Union countries have stepped up their assistance to Moldova in overcoming the crisis related to the pollution of the Dniester River.
The authorities are planning to launch a new reform of the health care system, which this time will affect primary health care. It is about reorganization of the network of primary care institutions through its “consolidation”.
UPDATED. The creation of the Convergence Fund was faced with inconsistency of tax systems: on the right bank of the Nistru River there is VAT, while on the left bank there is turnover tax. This complicates the unification of tax rules. But the authorities are ready to work in a “very friendly manner” to gradually implement unified rules and ensure equal conditions for business on both banks of the Nistru River.
Cashier’s checks issued by individuals engaged in independent trade activities will no longer contain an identification number, first name, last name, and address.
Specifying the country of origin of goods may increase sales of local producers up to 15% in the fresh produce segment. Such a draft was discussed on Wednesday, March 25, in the parliamentary commission for economy, budget and finance.
For the period of sharp fluctuations in fuel prices, tariffs for inter-district and district regular passenger road transportation will be adjusted to reflect the increase in diesel fuel prices.
The Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau recommended that the Civil Aviation Authority review the legislation governing the operation of ultralight aircraft (ULM) and initiate a review if necessary. The objective is to clearly define the conditions for the issuance and renewal of airworthiness certificates for aircraft involved in accidents or serious incidents resulting in structural damage.
Parliament has imposed an energy emergency regime for 60 days amid damage to the key Isaccea-Vulcanesti line and the risk of electricity shortages. Seventy-two MPs voted in favor of the draft.
Moldova will cover the costs of restoring the damaged section of the Isaccea-Vulcanesti line running through Ukraine, while the technical work will be carried out by the Ukrainian side.
The Ministry of Energy has warned Moldovan residents about possible power outages on Wednesday, March 25, from 17:00 to 22:00. This was announced by Carolina Novak, State Secretary of the Ministry. These measures are part of the actions within the framework of the emergency situation in the energy sector, which is to be considered today by the Parliament.
The rules for calculating pensions may be revised. In particular, it is proposed to include in the insurance record periods of childcare by relatives – for example, a grandmother, paternity leave for fathers, as well as to grant the right to an early pension to women with many children.
UPDATED. The Moldovan government imposes an emergency situation in the energy sector for 60 days. For this purpose, extraordinary sessions of the Government and Parliament will be held on Tuesday, March 24.
The Moldovan transport sector has been hit hardest by rising fuel prices. The authorities are ready to find the necessary solutions to mitigate the impact on the industry if the conflict in the Middle East continues.
UPDATED. As a result of attacks on energy infrastructure in southern Ukraine, the Isaccea-Vulcanesti (400 kV) overhead power line, one of the key elements of Moldova’s energy system and an important link to the European power grid, was shut down.
