New Moldovan PM Vasile Tofan prioritizes strategic ties with Bucharest

Moldova's newly appointed Prime Minister, Vasile Tofan, has expressed his intention to make Bucharest his first official foreign destination, followed by a visit to Brussels.

Premier Tofan plans asset privatization to fund Moldova pension system

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has ruled out raising the retirement age, proposing instead to fund a newly introduced Pillar II pension system through the transparent privatization of underutilized state assets.

New Moldovan PM Vasile Tofan pledges EU growth and reforms

Moldova’s parliament has approved a new cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan, following an intense nine-hour marathon debate. The incoming government secured the support of the parliamentary majority, while opposition parties either voted against or abstained.

Vasile Tofan takes office as Moldova PM to push EU reforms

Moldova's parliament backed Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan and his Cabinet on July 21, securing a vote of confidence following a nine-hour legislative debate. Tofan pledged to maintain reform momentum and accelerate the nation's European integration path.

New Moldovan government takes office to push EU integration

Members of the new cabinet, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, were officially sworn in on July 22 during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Chișinău.

PM-designate Tofan vows transparent sale of derelict state assets

Moldova’s Prime Minister-designate, Vasile Tofan, has pledged to sell off unused state assets, declaring that he will no longer tolerate municipal properties decaying into ruins under government control.

Moldova unveils major education reforms and multi-million euro plan

The newly formed Tofan Cabinet has unveiled an ambitious national education program focused on modernizing infrastructure, raising teacher salaries, expanding dual education, and boosting scientific research.

Chișinău advances urban mobility plan with new parking projects

Chișinău municipal authorities have launched construction on a new 70-space public parking facility at the intersection of Vasile Coroban and Nicolae Costin streets in the Buiucani district. The project comes in direct response to requests from local residents and forms part of a broader neighborhood revitalization initiative.

Moldova credit growth hits €425 million driven by business demand

Commercial banks in Moldova issued €424.5 million (approx. 8.32 billion MDL) in new financing last month, according to data released by the National Bank of Moldova.

Chișinău allocates Central Market profit to cover legacy penalties

The municipally-owned enterprise operating the Chișinău Central Market will allocate its entire 2025 net profit of €142,210 (approx. 2.78 million MDL) to cover historical financial losses. The Chișinău Municipal Council approved the decision on July 21.

Global hunger declines to 645 million but Africa worsens, UN says

Global hunger levels eased slightly in 2025, but ongoing armed conflicts and climate disruptions threaten to erase recent gains, according to the latest annual report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Moldova rejects Russian claims over Vienna Convention violations

Moscow summoned Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darii on Monday, July 21, issuing a "firm protest" over alleged violations of the 1961 Vienna Convention.