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    Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, stating that this was in response to U.S. actions and Israeli strikes on Lebanon. This was reported by the Iranian news agency Mehr, citing the “Khatam al-Anbia” Armed Forces General Staff.

    Global Economy 20 June 2026

    Latvia has officially joined the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) program by signing an agreement to secure nearly 3.5 billion euros to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities and security.

    Politics & Economy 20 June 2026

    The capital city’s mayor’s office has announced the signing of a contract to oversee the expansion of Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard and the modernization of Industrială and Mesager Streets.

    City & Regions 20 June 2026

    The modernization of the Starokozache-Tudora, Dolinske-Chishmikioi, Lisne-Seiti, and Maloyaroslavets 1-Chadyr-Lunga on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in the Odesa region, according to a statement by Oleksiy Kuleba, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister of Communities and Territories.

    City & Regions 20 June 2026

    Moldovan citizens can now apply online for permits to store and carry firearms, as well as other permits related to civilian firearms.

    Society 20 June 2026

    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.

    Society 20 June 2026

    As part of the project “Rehabilitation of the Byk River and Flood Protection in the Municipality of Chisinau,” the Chisinau City Hall signed a contract worth approximately 30 million lei to purchase equipment for cleaning and maintaining the storm sewer system.

    City & Regions 20 June 2026

    The sixth phase (since 2008) of the “Strengthening the Vocational Education System in Moldova” (CONSEPT 6) project, with a budget of over 2 million euros, has begun. The focus will be on linking school subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology) to the specific professions taught at vocational schools and the practical needs of future specialists.

    Society 20 June 2026

    On June 19, the National Tourism Office announced the launch of a new phase of grant funding for projects under the National “Sustainable Tourism” Program. The program is funded from the state budget as part of the Growth Plan for Moldova for 2025–2027 and is aimed at developing tourism.

    Sport & Tourism 20 June 2026

    The authorities are proposing to introduce an income tax of 3% on the revenue of the state-owned gambling operator (the National Lottery of Moldova).

    Banks & Finance 20 June 2026

    Spain will direct tourists to less-visited regions to ease the strain on popular resorts. The country expects tourist arrivals to reach 100 million during the 2026 season.

    Sport & Tourism 20 June 2026

    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.

    Moldova’s Economy 20 June 2026

    The number of citizens willing to take up arms to defend Poland has nearly halved over the past three years. This trend is particularly alarming among young people under the age of 29.

    Society 20 June 2026

    The Director of the National Agency for Communications Regulation of the Republic of Moldova (ARCOM), Sergiu Gaiu, presented the country’s main achievements in the field of electronic communications on June 18 during a meeting dedicated to monitoring, in cooperation with the European Union, the negotiation criteria for Chapter 10— “Information Society and Media” in Cluster 3, which aims to harmonize national legislation and policies with the European Union’s acquis communautaire in the areas of electronic communications, digital services, and media.

    Technology & Innovation 20 June 2026

    On June 12, the U.S. government unexpectedly decided to restrict foreign companies’ access to Anthropic’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.

    Logos Press Exclusive 20 June 2026

    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.

    Art & Culture 20 June 2026

    Moldova is proposing mandatory 42-day military training for men under the age of 55.

    Society 20 June 2026

    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.

    Economy & Law 20 June 2026

    These days (June 18–21, 2026), finance ministers and central bank governors from the member countries of the Belgian-Dutch subgroup of the IMF and the World Bank have gathered in Varna, Bulgaria. The main goal of the meeting is to turn uncertainty into long-term opportunities for regional economies. Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, held a series of bilateral meetings with finance ministers and senior IMF officials during the forum.

    Global Economy 20 June 2026

    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.

    Society 20 June 2026

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