Pensions indexed by 10%: Opinions of politicians and experts

All pensions in the Republic of Moldova will be indexed by 10% starting April 1, under a draft law examined in Parliament. While government representatives argue that this indexation is higher than would have been necessary according to the inflation rate and includes an additional increase, the opposition sees it as an electoral action aimed at attracting votes in the year of parliamentary elections. On the other hand, economic experts warn that indexation does not solve the fundamental problem of the pension system, and in the long term, structural reforms are needed to ensure its sustainability.

One-off allowance for vulnerable citizens and Ukrainian refugees

Vulnerable people from the Republic of Moldova and Ukrainian refugees with temporary protection status will benefit starting today from a single financial aid, offered under the "Winter Financial Assistance for Vulnerable Households" program. According to a press release from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the amount varies depending on the energy compensation established individually for each beneficiary and the maximum ceiling established for each category.

Eugen Carpov, the new director of ANRE. Parliament of the Republic of Moldova approves his appointment for a 6-year term

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova voted to appoint Eugen Carpov as director of the Board of Directors of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), starting March 1, 2025, for a 6-year term. The decision comes after the expiration of the term of Veaceslav Untilă, who has held this position since 2019.

Minute of silence in Parliament in memory of writer Vladimir Beșleagă

At the beginning of today's plenary session, deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova held a minute of silence in memory of the writer Vladimir Beșleagă, who passed away on February 25, at the age of 93. The Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, evoked the invaluable contribution of the master to national literature and culture.

Higher salaries for educators in vocational and technical education

Educators in vocational and technical education will receive higher monthly bonuses based on their teaching qualification level.

Liubov Babuțchi’s death: forensic investigation reveals cause

The forensic investigation into the death of Liubov Babuțchi, the businesswoman who died in a beauty salon in Chișinău, has been concluded.

Moldova-Ukraine bridge: 2027 opening

Moldovan Ambassador to Ukraine, Valeriu Chiveri, stated on the "La 360 de grade" program that the Cosăuți-Iampoli bridge, which is being built over the Dniester River, is expected to become operational in mid-2027, provided work progresses smoothly, especially regarding bureaucratic hurdles.

Chisinau beggars fake illnesses, disabilities

They feigned illness or disabilities to beg on the streets of Chisinau, Moldova. Twenty-two people have been penalized since the beginning of the year for such practices.

Three years of war in Ukraine // The Republic of Moldova hosts almost 128 thousand refugees. Over 1.2 million Ukrainians have transited the country

About 128,000 Ukrainian refugees are registered in the Republic of Moldova, and in all over 1.2 million people have transited the country since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, according to data published by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Approximately 200,000 Ukrainians arrived in the Republic of Moldova in the first two months of the war alone.

Press review // The Republic of Moldova may lose European funding; Risks for the Republic of Moldova in the event of the adoption of the "foreign agents law"

Publications from the Republic of Moldova address the challenges that the Republic of Moldova could face before this year's parliamentary elections. The press also tells us under what conditions the Republic of Moldova could lose the record funding from the EU, worth 1.9 billion euros. And some publications explain what effects the vote on the "Foreign agents law", promised by the socialists, could have on the Republic of Moldova.

Seven cases of measles reported since the start of the year

Seven cases of measles were reported from the beginning of this year. According to the National Public Health Agency (ANSP), six cases were registered in Chisinau and one case in Cimișlia.

Young environmentalists, awarded at the Republican Olympiad

As many as 18 students from different localities of the Republic of Moldova were awarded at the Republican Ecology Olympiad, held between February 21 and 23, 2025. The competition brought together approximately 90 participants, including teachers and students passionate about environmental protection.