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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump intends to restrict the ability to file asylum claims as much as possible, citing recent Supreme Court rulings. This was stated by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
More than 174,000 people received compensation for medications and medical devices prescribed through the electronic prescription system last month. Of these, 126,000 were patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Reports have emerged in the Moldovan media that farmers participating in a peaceful protest are attempting to block roads near border crossings with their farm equipment. There have been instances where certain checkpoints temporarily suspended operations. The editorial staff of Logos Press asked two former ministers of agriculture to offer their assessment—not from a legal perspective, but from a civic one—of these actions by farmers.
Moldova has established a legal procedure for traffic violations. If a violation is committed in a vehicle registered in another EU country, the driver receives a notice outlining a series of next steps.
The rapid proliferation of AI-powered chatbots has drawn the attention not only of technology companies but also of mental health professionals. A new study published in the journal *Nature Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience* offers an explanation of how prolonged interaction with AI may contribute to the formation and reinforcement of delusional beliefs in some users.
Preliminary results from this year’s bachelor’s degree program show, overall, an increase in academic performance. The overall pass rate has risen for the third consecutive year. However, the weakest results were recorded in mathematics for the science track, where the average score was only 5.36.
Women’s representation in the administrative bodies of government agencies and their participation in decision-making processes were discussed at the forum “Women Trade Unionists—An Active Voice for a Just Future.” The event was organized by the National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova. Delegates from government agencies, employers’ associations, trade unions, and other civil society organizations participated in the event.
Teachers and other education sector employees who are transferring to other schools due to school reorganization will be able to commute to their new place of work free of charge. The government has approved an expansion of the school transportation program, which previously applied only to students.
The Ministry of Health has revised the regulations governing primary health care. The reform involves the administrative merger of several medical centers and a shift to regional management. The authorities assure the public that this measure will not result in the closure of rural clinics or staff reductions.
The Institute of Emergency Medicine (IMU) has modernized its operating room by purchasing a high-tech microscope for complex spinal surgeries. The project, costing 6.17 million lei, was funded by the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) through the fund for the development and modernization of public healthcare providers.
Throughout the day, the administration of the Association of Grain and Oilseed Producers “Forța Fermierilor” has received “numerous reports from the field regarding abuse and intimidation by the police against farmers intending to participate in lawful protests.”
The Ministry of Education and Research has announced that it is now accepting applications for the competition to place graduates in vacant teaching positions for the 2026–2027 academic year.
In the Republic of Moldova, more than 5,200 people (approximately 14% of all deaths) die each year as a result of smoking and exposure to toxic emissions from tobacco products and related items. These figures are included in the draft National Strategy on Drugs and Addictions for 2026–2032.
The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency has announced the launch of an internal reform following an assessment of its institutional processes. The reform is taking place against a backdrop of a significant backlog of dossiers under consideration, which has led to longer processing times due to an increase in the number of enquiries and the need to verify documentation.
The draft tax and customs policy for 2027 provides for amendments to the Law on Temporary Disability Benefits and Other Social Insurance Benefits. It is proposed to extend the calculation period for determining benefits from 12 to 36 months. In addition, the current benchmark of 35% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy is planned to be replaced with 35% of the national minimum wage. At the same time, the percentage formulas (30%, 60%/30%, and 90%) will remain in effect, depending on the option selected by the beneficiary.
The United Nations Country Team in Moldova may be strengthened by the inclusion of a representative from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
According to Eurostat data, EU residents work an average of 35.9 hours per week. This figure includes both full-time and part-time workers aged 20 to 64, based on their primary place of employment.
Based on this indicator, Moldova ranks among the world’s top 10, alongside countries such as Hungary (20%) and Greece (19%), and ahead of the United States (17%).
Every year, between 1,250 and 1,500 open-heart surgeries are performed in Moldova, of which approximately 650–800 are performed at the T. Moshnyaga Republican Clinical Hospital. It is the only public institution in the country where pediatric cardiac surgery is performed.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga sharply criticized Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle—the country’s highest state honor. According to the head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Kyiv does not intend to let such actions go unanswered.
