Over 400,000 Moldovans switched to the new ID card; ASP urges diaspora to apply too

The Public Services Agency (ASP) has issued 400,000 new identity cards just over a year after their launch. Representatives of the agency state that these new identity cards enhance security, improve access to digital public services, and align the Republic of Moldova with European Union standards.

Moldovans use general medical services less, but visit dentists more often

In 2025, a patient made eight visits to a doctor and one visit to a dentist. The average length of hospital stay was seven days. During the same period, visits to specialists declined by approximately three million, while visits to the dentist increased.

Graduation results announced today; appeals follow paper reviews

Lyceum and gymnasium graduates will receive their results from the national graduation exams today, June 25. The Ministry of Education and Research will publish the grades for the baccalaureate session and the middle school graduation exams.

Admission to lyceums in Chisinau: Students can apply to up to three institutions

Admission to the 10th grade for the 2026-2027 academic year will be conducted on a competitive basis through a transparent digital process, in accordance with the regulatory framework approved by the Ministry of Education and Research. According to an announcement from the Chisinau City Hall, applications must be submitted exclusively online via the eșcoală platform. Students will have the option to choose a maximum of three high school institutions.

Corina Călugăru: Diplomacy for Moldova is easier today — “doors open more easily”

The State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Corina Călugăru, states that women represent approximately half of the diplomatic corps of the Republic of Moldova, a significant improvement compared to two decades ago, when their presence in diplomacy was much lower. The statements were made in the studio of the "Bună dimineaza" show on Moldova 1.

Farmers protest again; drivers urged to use alternate routes

The police are warning drivers to avoid traveling towards the Leușeni and Sculeni border crossings on Thursday, June 25, due to farmers' intentions to continue protests and block these roads.

Moldova adopts EU eCall system to cut crash response times by 50%

The Moldovan Government approved the necessary legislative framework on June 24 to modernize the national 112 emergency service by integrating western eCall technology.

New measures to control environmental noise

Regions impacted by excessive noise will be identified using acoustic maps. Relevant authorities and operators will develop and implement strategies to reduce noise pollution, in accordance with a regulation approved by the Government on June 24.

Moldova farmers protest VAT hike on national highways

Farmers from more than 15 districts across Moldova staged protests with agricultural machinery on national highways on Wednesday, June 24.

Defense Minister Nosatii announces military reserve and pension reforms

The Moldovan Ministry of Defense is preparing legislative amendments that would require citizens aged 18 to 55 to undergo mandatory basic military training. Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatii clarified on Wednesday, June 24, that the initiative aims to strengthen national resilience rather than initiate mass mobilization.

Moldova drops controversial 20% VAT hike on medicines

The Moldovan Ministry of Finance has abandoned its controversial proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) on medicines from 8% to 20%. Minister of Finance Andrian Gavriliță confirmed the retreat following warnings from health officials and business associations that the fiscal reform would destabilize the country's vulnerable medical infrastructure.

Moldova enacts new smoking bans to align with EU standards

Moldova has enacted sweeping anti-smoking legislation that introduces stricter penalties and broader public restrictions effective June 24. The measures aim to reduce public exposure to secondhand smoke and curb nicotine consumption among youth.