Authorities are taking intensive measures to minimize the effects of the extreme heat wave that has swept across the Republic of Moldova. Between June 28 and 29, 2026, 3,567 people received assistance at emergency shelters set up by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (GIES). Rescue workers distributed more than 1,133 liters of drinking water to citizens.
The Belgian Agency for International Cooperation (ENABEL) will expand its activities in Moldova. The main focus will be on strengthening the resilience of the healthcare system and developing capacity to respond to public health emergencies. This topic was discussed during Health Minister Emil Ceban’s official visit to Brussels, which is taking place June 29–30.
A bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Senate, consisting of Senators Ted Budd, John Barasso, Tim Kane, and Alan Armstrong, is on an official visit to Chisinau. The American lawmakers held separate meetings with President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.
Roman Kozhukhar, Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), announced his resignation. Earlier today, Radu Marian also announced that he was stepping down as chair of the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance. Both resignations are directly linked to the scandal surrounding salaries amounting to thousands and questionable appointments at the state-owned enterprise “MoldATSA.”
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defense have drafted a bill that will regulate the awarding of contracts for the performance of work, the supply of goods, and the provision of services in the fields of defense and national security.
The debate surrounding the new legislative initiative to change the method for calculating annual paid leave—specifically, the transition from the customary 28 calendar days to 22 working days—is not only continuing but, on the contrary, is intensifying.
On July 1, the next phase of the planned increase in the retirement age for women will take effect in Moldova.
The Moldova Green Finance and Investment Forum brought together officials, experts, and international partners in Chisinau. The event’s goal is to accelerate the country’s transition to a green, efficient economy that meets European Union standards.
The labor unions rejected the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection’s proposal to change the method for calculating annual paid leave and to switch from 28 calendar days to 22 working days.
The Chisinau City Hall has launched the EduMap digital platform, designed for parents and the educational community. The new online solution provides access to up-to-date and verified information about educational institutions in the capital and simplifies communication between parents and schools.
The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) announced that it has called an emergency extraordinary meeting of the National Commission on Consultations and Collective Bargaining for today, June 29.
Radu Marian, a member of parliament from the “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) party, announced on Monday that he was stepping down as chair of the parliamentary committee on the economy, budget, and finance. This decision was made amid a scandal involving inflated salaries at the state-owned enterprise MoldATSA. The lawmaker took responsibility for recommending the individual who was at the center of this case.
A proposal by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to recognize the mass killing of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide received unanimous approval from the government.
The Ministry of Justice will spend nearly 3 million lei on major renovations of the restrooms in its administrative building. The ministry has announced an open tender, and the project is included in its annual plan.
The Ministry of Education and Research is developing a Concept for the Development of a National Parent Education Ecosystem. This initiative essentially represents a reform in the area of family support. It involves a radical shift from fragmented and isolated programs to a unified, modern, and sustainable state system.
A number of opposition politicians, activists, and businesspeople gathered to protest in front of the parliament building. They are demanding that the government abandon the proposed changes to tax policy affecting agriculture, the hospitality and restaurant sector (HoReCa), and all other areas covered by the proposed bill.
MP Angela Munteanu-Požoga is encouraging Moldovans to travel more often within their own country.
UNESCO experts are teaching Moldova how to protect itself against disinformation, recognize manipulation in the media, and defend freedom of speech.
On Sunday, June 28, a protest against the proposed new budget and tax policy will take place in front of the parliament building. The organizers are demanding that the VAT increase on essential goods and services be suspended. Participants are urged to attend the demonstration without any party symbols.
The lack of coordination among government agencies leaves individuals with severe mental disorders and a propensity for violence unsupervised after discharge, creating a legal vacuum and posing a serious threat to public safety.
