Salaries will follow current tax rules as Finance Ministry drops 2027 proposals

The change to the payroll taxation system will not be implemented in 2027. The Ministry of Finance announced this on Friday, June 26.

Opposition challenges PrePay card registration rules

The Electronic Communications Law was updated to include a provision for identifying PrePay card users. These cards will only be activated after the user has provided an identity document for verification.

On 06/26/2026, 240 couples got married

The date of 06/26/2026 saw 240 couples unite to formalize their relationships together, marking a memorable numerical alignment that many considered symbolic.

Constitutional Court will review Justice Ministry challenge to Gagauzia elections on July 7

On July 7, the Constitutional Court will review a request from the Ministry of Justice to assess the constitutionality of various provisions within Gagauzia's election legislation. Specifically, the judges will determine whether the People's Assembly has the authority to approve the composition of the central electoral authority in Comrat.

IBRD offers Moldova a €218.2 million loan to cover the budget deficit

The deputies approved a loan agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) totaling 218.2 million euros, intended to finance the budget deficit and support necessary reforms.

Bălți–Suceava power line agreement signed with over €15M European investment

The Republic of Moldova is taking another step to enhance its energy security and strengthen its connection with the European energy market. On Friday, June 26, the authorities signed a contract for the design, supply, and construction of the 400 kV Balti-Suceava overhead power line. This project is supported by the European Union through a grant of over 15 million euros.

Tatiana Batin leaves Grosu’s team after MoldATSA scandal

Tatiana Batin, the chief of staff for Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and a cousin of President Maia Sandu, has resigned from her position. Grosu stated that the decision was made "by mutual agreement." The resignation comes in the wake of a scandal involving salaries at MoldATSA, where her sister, Anastasia Taburceanu, earned over one million lei in less than a year after being hired as a spokesperson.

First Green Finance and Investment Forum held in Chisinau

Companies in the Republic of Moldova looking to invest in energy-efficient technologies, modern equipment, or solutions that minimize environmental impact can discover available financing opportunities at the Green Finance and Investment Forum Moldova. This forum will be held for the first time in Chisinau on June 29.

Romanian Foreign Minister: Moldova’s EU path is irreversible

The path of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union (EU) is irreversible, and a stronger EU concerns Russia, stated Oana Țoiu, Romania's interim Foreign Minister, in an interview with RFI.

National Memory Congress highlights the 1946–1947 famine and 1941 deportations

This year, the Republic of Moldova observes two significant tragic events in its recent history: the 80th anniversary of the organized famine of 1946–1947 and the 85th anniversary of the Soviet deportations of 1941. To mark these occasions, the National Congress of Memory will be held in Chisinau. This event aims to commemorate the victims of political repression and promote historical truth.

Minor drug cases in Chisinau nearly double

The number of drug trafficking cases is rising in the Republic of Moldova, with traffickers employing increasingly sophisticated methods to smuggle prohibited substances into the country. In the first five months of this year, authorities reported opening 714 criminal cases, approximately 150 more than during the same period last year. Additionally, the number of individuals using drugs has also seen a significant increase, with around 14,000 people registered at the end of last year.

Moldovan company allegedly tried to bypass sanctions to export components for Russian military aviation

A company from the Republic of Moldova allegedly attempted to illegally export components worth 21 million lei to Russia, intended for companies affiliated with the Russian military-industrial complex and subject to international sanctions. The attempt was foiled following an operation carried out by the Information and Security Service (SIS), under the leadership of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS).