The Ministry of Health is developing a unified digital platform called “Electronic Medical Record.” The system will consolidate existing databases, facilitate the rapid exchange of information between agencies, and provide immediate access to up-to-date patient medical records.
There are approximately 170,000 public sector employees in Moldova. The Ministry of Finance assures that most of them will receive a salary increase ranging from 10% to 30% starting September 1, 2026. The main increases will apply to employees in the education, healthcare, social protection, national defense, and public order sectors.
Tomorrow, June 22, the European Union–Republic of Moldova Summit will take place in Brussels.
The Yerevan City Hall has decided to celebrate Vardavar in grand style—the famous Armenian holiday during which the entire city turns into a massive “water frenzy” and passersby are doused with water en masse. A total of 199.5 million drams (more than $500,000) has been allocated to organize the festivities.
Residents of the Coșnița commune in the Dubăsari district are voting today in a local referendum to decide the fate of the sand quarries that have sprung up right next to their homes. Residents will vote on whether they agree to ban mineral extraction within one and a half kilometers (or, more precisely, 1.2 km) of the boundaries of the villages of Coșnița and Pohrebea.
The Ministry of Finance has launched an online calculator that helps employees calculate how their salaries will change following the tax reform.
Natalie Plugaru, Minister of Labor and Social Protection, asserts that the proposed changes to the method for calculating annual paid leave will not result in a reduction in the number of days off or the amount of vacation pay.
The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) supports the primary care reform initiated by the Ministry of Health. The company’s CEO, Ion Dodon, stated in an interview with Logos Press that the goal of the reform is to improve access to healthcare services for the public by strengthening the role of family doctors.
The authorities are proposing to designate the construction and development of the “Moldova HiTech Park” as a public utility project of national importance. Currently, the site allocated for this project lacks the technical and transportation infrastructure necessary for the operation of a technology park of this scale.
The restoration of the Sergei Lunkevich National Philharmonic building, which burned down in the fall of 2020, remains a priority and a matter of honor for the authorities. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu made this statement at the opening of “DescOperă,” an anniversary open-air classical music festival.
UPDATED. Parliament will consider a proposal to significantly expand the staff of the National Anti-Corruption Center. Deputies Andrian Keptonar and Veronika Roshka have introduced a bill to increase the agency’s staff by 150 employees at once.
Single parents with children under the age of 16 will not be required to work night shifts without their consent. This provision is included in a bill currently under consideration in parliament. The bill establishes the concept of an “employee with family responsibilities” in the Labor Code.
Georgian authorities have selected a company to provide school uniforms for hundreds of thousands of students across the country following the reinstatement of a mandatory dress code in public schools.
In 2025, the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) spent more than 1.2 billion lei on reimbursements for medications and medical devices. Approximately 730,000 people received assistance, primarily the elderly and patients with chronic conditions.
In 2025, authorities recorded 1,190 false bomb threats and knowingly false emergency calls. This phenomenon puts pressure on the relevant agencies and results in significant costs to the state budget.
Consumers will be able to compare the fees charged by all banks and payment systems for free on a special, unified online platform. The corresponding bill, which requires financial institutions to make their fees fully transparent, was passed by parliament on its first reading.
The alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism, which was established by law in early 2024, is still not operational due to the lack of a dedicated agency. As the number of complaints rises, the system is unable to cope with the increased workload, and the proportion of pre-litigation settlements is falling, which jeopardizes citizens’ access to effective consumer protection.
The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) has submitted a comprehensive opinion to the Ministry of Finance and the State Chancellery regarding the draft law on simplifying tax and customs legislation. The unions disagree with a number of measures which, in their view, could affect the standard of living, social protection for workers, and the competitiveness of the national economy.
Moldova’s €80 million higher education investment program will serve as a key tool for modernizing the country’s university system. The project is being implemented with the support of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and combines EIB loans, grants from the Neighborhood Investment Platform, and national funding through the Reform and Growth Facility.
Following a wave of comments regarding changes to vacation time for public sector employees and the increase in the retirement age for employees with special status, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection presented official details of the proposed changes. Minister Natalia Plugaru emphasized that the initiatives, which will take effect on January 1, 2027, are aimed at bringing the system into line with European standards and eliminating inequalities, while guaranteeing rights already accrued.
