Moldova, Ukraine agree: CFM could earn millions from transit of Ukrainian goods to Romanian port

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine agreed to allow the transportation of Ukrainian goods through the Moldovan Railway (CFM) on the railway section that passes through Moldova. As part of this agreement, Chisinau will offer a 50% discount on rail transit for Ukrainian goods. The Moldovan government estimates that this measure could generate several million euros in revenue for CFM.

Government approves plan after extreme weather causes billions in losses

Droughts, floods, torrential rains, and hail are causing billions of lei in losses in the Republic of Moldova. Authorities acknowledge that the country is not adequately prepared for the current scale of these risks. On August 12, the government in Chisinau approved the National Program for Reducing Natural Disaster Risks for 2026-2030. This project aims to modernize early warning systems, map vulnerable areas, and protect the nation's natural resources.

PAS faction drafted most bills, "Alternative" fewest, over nine days of plenary work in 2026

During the first ordinary session of 2026, Parliament held 30 meetings that lasted over 220 hours—equivalent to more than nine consecutive days of work. During this session, deputies examined and adopted 177 normative acts, of which 35 were focused on aligning national legislation with European Union standards.

School curriculum changes proposed to prepare students for an AI-dominated job market, focusing on robotics, programming, environment, and health

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has initiated public consultations on a draft for a new generation of curriculum for general education. This document proposes integrating various disciplines into the teaching of different subjects, with an emphasis on developing practical skills by the end of students' studies. The goal is to create interactive lessons that are more relevant, interconnected, and aligned with the demands of the labor market.

A Russian drone, identified as a "more advanced" model, detonated at Crocmaz

On Sunday, August 9, a drone exploded in Crocmaz, located in the Stefan Voda district. The drone is powered by Russian-made propulsion systems. This information was shared by Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi, who referred to the preliminary analysis conducted by specialists examining the fragments of the crashed aircraft. According to the Minister, this model is more technologically advanced than the drones previously identified in the Republic of Moldova.

95% of the population will have drinking water by 2030

By 2030, nearly the entire population of the country will have access to drinking water, and more than half will have access to sewage services. This is the commitment made by the authorities for the next four years. In this context, the government has approved the National Program for the Development of the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector for the period 2026-2030, which includes an investment of approximately 600 million lei.

State and major postal firms will split the universal postal service's losses evenly

The losses incurred by the universal postal service will be evenly shared between the state budget and contributions from major market operators. On Wednesday, August 12, the Government approved a draft amendment to the Postal Communications Law addressing this issue.

Vladimir Bolea on Ukrainian grain transit: "We support it and profit from the CFM"

Chisinau is prepared to facilitate the transit of 4.5 million tons of Ukrainian grain to Romania using Moldovan railways. However, a final decision will depend on ongoing negotiations between the two parties. The government aims to transform this transportation into a profitable commercial venture for the state budget.

New fiscal policy draft was submitted to the IMF, Finance Minister seeks additional budget sources

The draft of the new fiscal policy for 2027 was submitted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for review. Authorities are currently awaiting proposals from the business sector and civil society, which are due by August 21. Meanwhile, Minister Victoria Belous announces that the Ministry of Finance is seeking new sources of budget revenue to support the upcoming Wage Law.

Government warning: Moldova must rationalize water reserves before autumn rains

Moldova needs to conserve its water reserves until the autumn rains due to a severe hydrological drought and the ongoing decline in the level of the Nistru River. Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder said authorities must reduce pressure on water resources and develop long-term solutions.

Teachers' salary increase is uncertain; a solution is promised by the Education Minister before the school year starts

The Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, promised that a solution to increase teachers' salaries will be found within two weeks, ahead of the start of the school year. This announcement comes in response to protests announced by unions after the government considered postponing salary increases from September 1 to align the Salary Law with the new fiscal policy.

Moldova appointed a new ambassador to Portugal and a consul general in Istanbul

Two consuls from the Republic of Moldova were recalled from their positions. One of them will be appointed as ambassador to another country. Meanwhile, our state will be represented in Serbia and Montenegro by Mihai Mîțu, the ambassador in Bucharest.