Ungheni hospital gets €60,000 Japanese grant for eye surgery

Ungheni Regional Hospital is set to modernize its ophthalmic services following the acquisition of a state-of-the-art surgical microscope for complex eye procedures.

Consumers are more willing to denounce product non-conformity, filing over 1,200 petitions

During the first half of 2026, the most common complaints were about inadequate services and non-conforming non-food products. Additionally, the number of petitions rose significantly to 1,275—an increase of nearly 80% compared with the same period in the previous year.

Romanian nuclear plant shutdown does not directly affect Moldova, Energocom warns of market risks

The shutdown of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania does not directly affect electricity supplies to the Republic of Moldova. This assurance was provided by Energocom on August 13, which indicated that it currently has no active supply contract with the Romanian company Nuclearelectrica. However, Energocom warns that a potential deficit in the regional market may reduce available energy volumes for purchase and put upward pressure on prices.

"Petru Rareș" Lyceum in Soroca will be renovated, with investments estimated at 165 million lei

More than 1,000 students at the "Petru Rareș" Theoretical Lyceum in Soroca will enjoy modern study conditions thanks to a capital renovation project valued at approximately 165 million lei, funded by the World Bank. The procurement process for the first two blocks has already begun, and the school's administration anticipates that construction will commence by the end of this year.

Moldova's millionaires now number around 10,000

In the Republic of Moldova, nearly 10,000 individuals earn over 1 million lei per year. According to data published by the State Tax Service in the Report on Income Tax Declarations for the fiscal year 2025, the number of such earners has reached 9,643. This represents an increase of 1,624 from 2024 and 3,229 from 2023, indicating 50% growth in just two years. The youngest among them is 16, while the oldest is 88.

Tax regime for entrepreneurs from the left bank of the Nistru will be applied in three stages

Entrepreneurs in the Transnistrian region will gradually transition to the general tax regime, according to a draft published by the Ministry of Finance. The implementation will occur in three stages: September 1, 2026; January 1, 2027; and April 1, 2027. The process will initially focus on taxing alcohol, tobacco, vehicles, and computer technology, and will later expand to include metals, fuels, gas, and electricity.

Ilia Uzun asks the People's Assembly to delay mayoral elections until the court's decision in the Guțul case

Ilia Uzun, the interim Bashkan of Gagauzia, has requested that the deputies of the People's Assembly in Comrat remove the topic of organizing elections for the Bashkan position from the agenda of the upcoming meeting on August 17. Although the legislation states that declaring the position vacant does not require a court decision, Uzun is asking for the elections to be postponed until the Supreme Court of Justice makes a ruling in the Evghenia Guțul case.

Ex-Polish Deputy Justice Minister, wanted for corruption, allegedly fled to Transnistrian region, IGP

Marcin Romanowski, the former Deputy Minister of Justice of Poland, is currently under criminal investigation for multiple cases, including corruption. He did not enter the Republic of Moldova through border crossing points controlled by the constitutional authorities. This information was clarified by the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) after Polish authorities reported that Romanowski was in Tiraspol.

EURONEWS | Brussels faces a strategic test regarding EU expansion

The enlargement of the European Union is approaching a critical point in the coming months. Montenegro and Albania are getting closer to membership, while Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova are making progress. Meanwhile, Brussels is evaluating the necessary reforms required to accommodate a larger and more complex Union.

Suspects' assets will be identified and frozen early in the investigation

Financial investigations to identify and recover assets from economic crimes will be conducted under a joint national mechanism. This system will enable authorities to track and freeze suspicious assets from the initial phase of criminal investigations.

Energocom procured the entire volume of gas required for the 2026-2027 cold season

SA Energocom has successfully procured 76% of the gas required for the 2026-2027 gas year, which runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. This purchase fully covers the anticipated consumption for the upcoming cold season. Specifically, the company acquired 3.83 million MWh of gas for the period from October 2026 to March 2027.

Eurovision 2027 rules change: Artists must be 18+, winning country could lose hosting rights

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced significant changes to the regulations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, which will take place in Bulgaria. The Reference Group approved the new rules after evaluating the outcomes of the 2026 edition in Vienna and considering feedback from participating broadcasters.