Glock 19 remains in Army use; Defense Minister comments on Balti incident

The Ministry of Defense has no plans to abandon the Glock 19 pistol despite an incident in which a soldier was injured on June 16 at a training center in Balti. Minister Anatolie Nosatîi stated on Wednesday that the Glock 19 is a high-performance, state-of-the-art weapon used by many Western armies, and attributed the incident to human error.

Identity document required for SIM card activation

Starting now, individuals must present an identity document to activate prepaid SIM and eSIM cards under new government-approved regulations. This measure aims to verify identities during activation to help combat fraud and the use of mobile telephony services anonymously. However, it does not limit the free sale of SIM cards in stores.

Valeriu Chiveri: No international cooperation with Tiraspol structures

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, firmly rejected any form of international cooperation that would involve the structures in Tiraspol. This statement was made following a government meeting on June 17, in response to certain interpretations regarding international partners' interactions with the Transnistrian administration.

PM Munteanu says support in Luxembourg was met with strong emotions in Romania

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu characterized the official opening of accession negotiations for the first cluster, "Fundamental Values" as a historic and emotional moment. At the start of the government meeting on June 17, he reported on the reactions of the Foreign Ministers from European Union member states and highlighted the valuable support from Romania.

António Costa calls Moldova–EU summit a historic moment; Maia Sandu attends June 22 event

On June 22, President Maia Sandu of the Republic of Moldova will participate in the second Moldova-European Union Summit in Brussels. This historic event will also feature the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who will represent the EU.

“Forța Fermierilor” issues ultimatum: Farmers will protest with equipment on June 24

The Council of the "Forța Fermierilor" Association decided to organize a large regional protest featuring agricultural equipment on June 24. This decision comes in response to the lack of dialogue regarding the association's demands submitted to the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance.

Cabinet approves New ambassadors and state secretary appointments

On June 17, the Cabinet of Ministers convened and approved several changes in the diplomatic corps of the Republic of Moldova. This included the appointment of a new Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice, as well as a new head for the Chisinau Territorial Office of the State Chancellery.

Venice Commission supports mixed mechanism for judge evaluation

The Ministry of Justice's proposed mixed mechanism for verifying judges' integrity, both internally and externally, is endorsed by the Venice Commission. They regard this initiative as "legitimate and justified" and in line with European standards.

SIS warns: Russian services collect Moldovans’ data for scams

The special services of the Russian Federation are extensively collecting personal data from Moldovan citizens for use in fraud operations, according to a warning issued by the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS).

Moldova wins four medals at European Physics Olympiad in Sweden

The Olympic team from the Republic of Moldova achieved remarkable success at the European Physics Olympiad held from June 12 to 16, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden. The team won a total of four medals: one gold, two silver, and one bronze. This impressive performance was accomplished by four students from Chisinau, competing against approximately 200 participants from 43 countries, as reported by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC).

Only one in ten Moldovan localities has sewage; water access remains a priority

In the Republic of Moldova, about 65% of localities are connected to water supply systems; however, access to sewage services remains significantly lower. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for 2025, only 109 villages and 55 cities have access to public sewage systems. Over the past year, the number of localities connected to these services increased by just 6%.

Moldovans “without religion”: Number increased 70 times in a decade

In the Republic of Moldova, after the significant majority of individuals identifying as Orthodox Christians (94.3%), the second-largest group is people without a declared religion, accounting for 1.5% of the population (approximately 37,000 individuals).