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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has approved one of the most controversial projects of President Donald Trump’s administration – the construction of a giant triumphal arch next to Arlington National Cemetery – despite a wave of criticism from veterans, historians and community organizations.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu made a video message in which she said that the reform of the local public administration is one of the most difficult, but at the same time vital changes launched in the country for the development of Moldovan villages and towns.
Beginning May 25, 2026, farmers who lost their corn and sunflower crops from the severe drought of 2025 can file claims for compensation with area offices of the Agricultural Intervention and Payment Agency (AIPA).
The problem of torture in Moldova is no longer of a mass character, and the detected cases have become mostly isolated. This was stated by Victor Furtune, Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS),
The Constitutional Court declared inadmissible a request to check the constitutionality of provisions of the law that prohibit private security firms from providing security for certain state facilities, reserving this right exclusively to state enterprises.
Chisinau’s budget for the current year will be ready for publication on Wednesday and will be put up for discussion, according to the law.
The State Tax Service (STS), as the body responsible for the implementation of the EU’s Fiscalis tax cooperation program, has been highlighted by the European Commission as the most active candidate country.
According to the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), in April 2026, cash withdrawals from commercial banks’ cash offices exceeded receipts by 776 million lei. This cash flow imbalance continues for several consecutive months. For comparison, in March 2026, net issuance exceeded receipts by 275 million lei, and in February – by 1,028 million lei.
The US and Iran have moved closer to the biggest deal since the start of a new round of conflict in the Middle East. According to reports, the two sides have reached an “agreement in principle” to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery of the global oil market.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s initiative to allocate 0.25 percent of the alliance’s GDP for military aid to Ukraine has not received unanimous support. Several major NATO states opposed the initiative.
The government did not support the draft law on amendments to the Criminal Code in the area of combating drug trafficking and consumption. The document envisioned a significant increase in penalties, including longer prison terms and the introduction of life imprisonment for aggravated forms of crime.
French President Emmanuel Macron took the initiative and unexpectedly called President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. For the first time in four years.
Polish authorities continue to negotiate with trade unions and patronages on a new minimum wage. The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection has submitted a report according to which the minimum will be 4,927 zloty (1,161 euros) from the beginning of 2027. This is significantly higher than the previously discussed amount. And it is important, as the “minimum wage” affects social benefits.
The country’s Justice Minister Gerald Darmanen proposed a radical step – to completely stop legal migration for three years. According to him, the republic can no longer cope with the integration of newcomers and has “reached the limit of its possibilities.
The Russian authorities intend to increase tax levies for foreign nationals by 5-12 times. The State Duma of the Russian Federation will consider the relevant amendments next week.
This opinion was expressed by Moldovan economist and analyst Sergei Banari in the project of the Belarusian news agency BelTA “In theme.
The documents of graduation obtained abroad will be automatically recognized in Moldova. This measure is stipulated in the regulation prepared by the Ministry of Education and Research, which aims to simplify access to study and employment for those who studied in other countries.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Meta and WhatsApp. This was reported by the Attorney General of the state Ken Paxton. As follows from the statement of claim filed in the Harrison County Court, the defendants provided users with false information about the degree of protection of correspondence.
According to the latest European Union statistics, the price of natural gas for household consumers in Moldova does not exceed the EU average. In 2025, the highest natural gas prices for households were recorded in Sweden (€0.2092 per kWh), the Netherlands (€0.1719) and Italy (€0.1481). The cheapest gas was in Hungary (€0.0340 per kWh), Croatia (€0.0543) and Romania (€0.0566).
Heavy rainfall provoked an emergency situation in Calarasi district. In the village of Hîrzauca, a local dam broke, causing a sharp rise in the water level. The formed powerful stream is moving towards the village of Palanca. The authorities warn of a real threat of flooding in the villages of Myndra and Leordoaja.
