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The Republic of Moldova plans to change the way medical care is provided in prisons. Inmates would receive medical services that meet the same standards as those provided to patients in the community.
The Chisinau City Hall has summarized the results of the 2026 summer season. A total of 36.2 million lei was allocated for the organization of municipal summer camps and other programs for children and teenagers, of which 4.5 million lei went directly toward camp preparation.
Starting November 7, 2026, new requirements regarding occupational health surveillance will take effect in Moldova. The business community does not question the need for these requirements—employee health must remain a priority. But are employers and the healthcare system ready for them?
If the proportion of workers covered by social protection through collective agreements falls below 80 percent, the government, in cooperation with the social partners, will be required to promote such agreements by implementing measures to facilitate their expansion.
The Russian General Staff has prepared a plan for the additional mobilization of 600,000 people in 2026–2027, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service. According to their data, this would involve the conscription of approximately 300,000 people this year and another 300,000 next year. Officials in Kyiv believe that a decision on a new mobilization could be made after the State Duma elections, scheduled for September 18–20.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that the country is fortunate to have Romania and Ukraine as neighbors, emphasizing the importance of close relations with both countries. She made this statement in Chisinau during a joint briefing with the presidents of Ukraine and Romania, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Nicusor Dan.
Foreign leaders congratulated Moldova on the 35th anniversary of its independence. In their messages, they emphasized their support for the republic’s sovereignty and independence, the development of bilateral cooperation, and the country’s European course, and wished the Moldovan people peace, well-being, and prosperity.
On the Republic of Moldova’s Independence Day, the country’s political forces offered varying assessments of the state’s 35-year journey—ranging from achievements in its European integration and the strengthening of independence to economic challenges, migration, social division, and the unresolved Transnistrian issue. Despite these differing approaches, most messages center on a single question: what Moldova should look like in the coming decades.
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Moldova, President Maia Sandu addressed the nation with a message in which she called on citizens to preserve unity, believe in their country, and continue to build a free and strong state.
At today’s meeting, the government approved the reorganization of State Vocational School No. 11 in Chisinau into a Multifunctional Center for Social Services for People with Disabilities.
The Moldovan government has approved the National Program for the Social Integration of People with Disabilities for 2026–2030. The document provides for the expansion of social and medical services, the transition of some residents of residential care facilities to community living, improved accessibility of public infrastructure, and the simplification of the procedure for determining the degree of disability.
A ceremonial meeting was held in Chisinau to mark the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Moldova’s independence. The event was attended by President Maia Sandu, Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu, the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, current members of parliament, and ambassadors. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan was not present at the event.
From August 27 to 31, 2026, access to the terminal at “Eugen Doga” International Airport in Chișinău will be restricted as part of the security measures adopted by the National Crisis Management Center.
After the first two rounds of the 2026 admissions campaign, more than 22,200 students have been admitted to Moldovan universities—an increase of 1,150 students, or 5.2 percent, compared to the same period in 2025. The third round of admissions will take place from September 1 to 30.
Moldova will connect to the unified European Electronic Social Security Information System (EESSI). This will speed up the decision-making process regarding the granting of pensions and benefits to Moldovan citizens who have worked in these countries.
The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) allocated approximately 2.18 million lei for the purchase of three echocardiography transducers for the Institute of Cardiology.
The Moldovan Parliament, with the votes of the majority faction, approved in the first reading a bill that calls for an increase in the share of programs in Romanian and domestic audiovisual content.
More than 320 families in Moldova will receive vouchers worth 6,000 lei to replace their old refrigerators and washing machines with energy-efficient appliances.
In Moldova, women earn slightly more than men in certain specific sectors, such as education, energy, transportation, and the extractive industries. The pay gap in these sectors is minimal, ranging from 0.5% to 1.7% in favor of women.
Citizens aged 16 and older will be able to propose solutions of public interest to the authorities at the national or local level. This mechanism is provided for in a bill on public participation in the decision-making process, which was passed by Parliament on its second reading.
