Acting heads of diplomatic missions will receive ambassador-level allowances

Diplomats who are appointed as chargés d'affaires ad interim will receive an allowance equal to that of the head of the diplomatic mission they temporarily oversee. This measure has been approved by the Government and applies to situations in which a diplomat assumes leadership of an embassy or other representation of the Republic of Moldova abroad until a new head of mission is appointed.

Government advances plans for the Drochia bypass road

The government has established a preliminary research commission to designate the construction of the Drochia bypass road as a national public utility project. Nicolai Mîndra, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR), stated that this is a necessary step outlined by legislation to move the project forward.

Government approves Roman Cojuhari's resignation as head of the APP

The government has approved the resignation of Roman Cojuhari from his position as Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), effective July 15. Until a new Director General is appointed, Ion Ciumac, the Deputy Director General, will assume his responsibilities.

"They came armed and forced the children out": 22 years since the closure of Romanian-language schools on the left bank of the Nistru

July 15 marks the 22nd anniversary of the most aggressive intimidation campaign of the unrecognized regime in Tiraspol against Romanian-language schools in the Transnistrian region. The moment is marked by the shocking testimony of Eleonora Cercavschi, the principal of the “Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt” Lyceum in Grigoriopol, who recalled, in an interview for Teleradio-Moldova, how armed troops entered the institution, forcibly evacuated children and teachers, vandalized classrooms and publicly burned textbooks in Latin script.

Interim PM Eugeniu Osmochescu: New Government could be sworn in next week

Eugeniu Osmochescu led the first meeting of the interim Government, hoping it would also be the last, given the rapid pace of discussions regarding the inauguration of the new Executive.

European Parliament reaffirms support for Moldova's security and EU path

The European Parliament will persist in its support for strengthening the Security and Defence Partnership between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Moldova, as well as for Moldova's European aspirations. These commitments were conveyed by Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE), during her meeting with Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi.

President Sandu on Ukraine's Statehood Day: "We will never stop believing in Ukraine's victory"

On Ukraine's Statehood Day, President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova honoured the resilience of the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression and reaffirmed Moldova's full solidarity with Ukraine.

Roma baron Artur Cerari will be laid to rest on July 18

Preparations are underway in Soroca for the funeral of the Roma baron, Artur Cerari, scheduled for Saturday, July 18. At the entrance to the cemetery, a tomb made of green marble imported from Italy and adorned with golden pillars has been erected. Meanwhile, on the 11th day of the vigil, Roma from across the country are gathering to pay their respects to the traditional leader of the community.

84% of Moldovans are medically insured, with coverage increasing

More than 84% of Moldovan citizens currently hold compulsory health insurance policies. Being insured ensures free access to a wide range of services, including expensive consultations, tests, and compensated treatments. In contrast, uninsured individuals have access only to a minimal package of services and must cover the full cost of complex medical interventions.

Energocom Trading will supply 618,438 MWh of gas to Termoelectrica for heat and power generation

Energocom Trading was awarded a contract to supply natural gas to Termoelectrica from October to November 2026, following a successful bid in an auction held on the Romanian Commodity Exchange EST platform.

Moldova's commitments under negotiation Cluster 6

The Republic of Moldova must continue its reforms in foreign relations, security, and the economy as part of the Cluster 6 negotiations that began on July 14 in Brussels. The European Union expects Chisinau to align its policies with European standards, strengthen its institutions, and enhance its resilience against external threats.

Expert: Chișinău is ready to advance in all negotiation clusters

The opening of Cluster 6 confirms the Republic of Moldova's advanced level of preparation in the fields of foreign, trade, and security policy and represents a new step towards the European Union (EU). According to the director of the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE), Iulian Groza, the goal of accession in 2030 remains ambitious, but the current pace of negotiations offers a chance to obtain member state status.