Trump administration slashes immigrant work permits to 18 months

The Trump administration is slashing the validity period for work permits granted to numerous categories of immigrants.

Munteanu: Leușeni arms smuggling case not a systematic operation

The arms smuggling case, registered on November 20 at the Leușeni customs crossing, is likely an isolated incident rather than a "systematic" operation, according to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

New minimum cigarette price in Moldova set at 46.59 lei

Cigarettes and cigarillos in Moldova will see a 10% price hike starting January 1, 2026, after the State Tax Service (SFS) set a new minimum retail price (reference price) for a standard pack of 20 units at 46.59 lei.

UK to transfer €9.1 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The UK government is prepared to transfer frozen Russian assets valued at eight billion pounds (approximately €9.1 billion) to Ukraine, according to The Times, citing a Cabinet source.

Moldova’s economy shows recovery; IMF to revise forecasts upwards

Moldova's economy is showing the first clear signs of macroeconomic recovery, according to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who estimates an economic growth of about 2% for this year.

Moldovan citizens warned of Greece road traffic disruption from farmers protest

Moldovan citizens who are in, transiting through, or intending to travel to Greece are warned that the ongoing Greek farmers protest could cause significant disruption to road traffic in the coming days.

Moldova's minimum wage hike sparks union dispute over reference value

The Government has approved the public sector salaries budget for the next year. This has prompted teachers, educators, and civil servants in public order and state security to demand significantly higher wages.

EU tightens pet trade rules with compulsory microchipping

The European Union is set to tighten EU pet trade rules concerning the commerce of puppies and kittens, introducing compulsory microchipping and restricting the breeding of unhealthy dog breeds and brachycephalic breeds.

Moldova to introduce new taxes on parcels from Temu and AliExpress

Moldova's Government prepares major e-commerce changes by adjusting the customs regime for parcels ordered from international platforms like Temu and AliExpress.

Moldova state budget 2026: PAS and PSRM clash over capital investments

A heated dispute over the Draft Moldova State Budget Law for 2026, approved by the Government on December 4, took place between Deputy Larisa Novac of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and Deputy Adrian Lebedinschi of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) during the "ÎN CONTEXT" show on Moldova 1.

Electricity compensation ends: Munteanu reminds citizens it was a temporary solution

From February to December 2025, the state provided compensations for electricity consumption. However, these payments will cease in 2026. Authorities stated that this measure was temporary and funded by a support package from the European Union.

CNAM director: 385 million lei deficit of medical insurance funds will not affect patients

The projected deficit of over 385 million lei in the mandatory health insurance funds (AOAM) for 2026 will not affect patients, hospitals, or drug suppliers. Ion Dodon, the Director of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), assures that the situation is manageable and poses no risk to the healthcare system.