New USCIS restrictions: Shorter work permits after Washington attack

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

Moldova details plan to fight arms smuggling after customs incident

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.

SFS confirms 10% cigarette price hike starting January 2026

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.

Merz holds urgent talks on frozen Russian assets and Ukraine's credit

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.

Premier Alexandru Munteanu on why Moldova needs an IMF program

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.

Greece travel alert: Farmers block motorways, affecting travelers and freight transport

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.

Teachers and police demand higher salaries as government keeps reference value at 2,500 lei

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.

New EU law to restrict breeding of unhealthy dog breeds

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.

Alexandru Munteanu announces new e-commerce taxes in Moldova

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

Is 3 billion lei a real investment? Opposition slams Moldova’s budget deficit

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.

PM Munteanu: “Compensation for electricity was never permanent”

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.

Investments of 240 million lei: four strategic republican institutions will be modernized in 2026 from AOAM funds

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.