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Defence procurement to have new rules aligned with EU standards in Moldova

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 01:03
Public procurement in the fields of defence and national security will be regulated by a distinct legislative framework, tailored to the specifics of this sector. The parliament has adopted, in the second reading, the draft law on the award of certain works, supply and service co...

Parliament Concludes Spring–Summer Session. Igor Grosu: "We Will Reconvene in an Extraordinary Session on August 24"

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 01:03
CHISINAU, July 30 /MOLDPRES/. The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova concluded today its ordinary spring–summer session after lawmakers adopted the Resolution on the conclusion of the first ordinary session of 2026. The document, read out in plenary by Parliament Speaker...

Convicted persons to no longer escape punishment in Moldova: parliament tightens rules, expands electronic monitoring

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:53
Convicted individuals will have fewer opportunities to evade the execution of their sentences or to leave Moldova before court rulings are enforced. The parliament has adopted, in the second reading, a package of legislative amendments that strengthen monitoring mechanisms and in...

Processing of personal data for purpose of combating crime regulated by new law in Moldova

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:53
The protection of personal data processed for the purpose of preventing and combating crime will be regulated by a new legal framework, harmonized with European Union’s legislation. The draft law was adopted by the parliament in the second reading.The draft law, develop...

Moldovan legislation on administration, use of public roads aligned with EU standards

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:43
The rules regulating vehicle traffic on public roads with regard to maximum permitted weights and dimensions will be adjusted to European standards. The parliament has adopted, in the second reading, a draft law concerning the administration and use of public roads.The docume...

Harsher penalties for human traffickers in Moldova: parliament eliminates possibility of suspending sentences in severe cases

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:34
People convicted of aggravated forms of human trafficking will no longer be able to benefit from the conditional suspension of their sentence. The parliament has adopted, in the second reading, a new legislative framework on preventing and combating human trafficking and protecti...

Moldova's legislation on supervision of investment firms harmonized with EU rules

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:34
The legislation regulating the activity of investment companies providing services on the capital market has been harmonized with European law. The parliament has adopted, in the second reading, a draft law on the prudential supervision of investment firms.The document, prepa...

Voted by Moldovan parliament: tougher penalties, prison for promoting illegal substances on social media

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:23
People who promote or sell drugs through social networks and other online platforms will face prison sentences of up to 12 years, while penalties for involving minors in drug-related offenses will be increased. The parliament has adopted, in the second reading, a draft law that t...

Strategic energy infrastructure projects to receive priority authorization in Moldova

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:23
A mechanism for coordinating and authorizing strategic energy infrastructure projects will be introduced in the national legislation, providing a priority regime for projects developed in partnership with European Union member states. A draft law containing these measures was ado...

Moldova aligns employment rules with EU standards: new rights for unemployed, cross-border workers

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:13
Moldova is taking a new step in the process of European integration, after the parliament adopted, in the second reading, amendments to the Law on Promoting Employment and Unemployment Insurance. The new provisions align the national legislation with European Union’s rules ...

Moldovan PM meets members of Club of Bessarabian Businesspeople in Bucharest

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 00:04
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan in Bucharest has met members of the Club of Bessarabian Businesspeople. The discussions focused on the measures needed to improve the business environment, eliminate administrative bottlenecks and strengthen the competitiveness of Moldovan entrepreneur...

New rules for the elections in Gagauzia, approved by Parliament. The opposition criticizes the project

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 22:40
The Parliament approved in the first reading, with the majority vote of the PAS deputies, the amendments to the Electoral Code that establish new rules for the organization of the… The post New rules for the elections in Gagauzia, approved by Parliament. The opposition criticizes the project appeared first on ipn.md.

Moldova's Electoral Code amended in first reading: new rules for elections in Gagauzia

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 22:34
The parliament has approved, in first reading, amendments to the Electoral Code that establish new rules for organizing elections in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (UTA Gagauzia), introduce the legal framework for postal voting and strengthen electoral administration...

Moldova approves €150M EIB agrifood modernization deal

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:43
Moldova’s Parliament has ratified a €150 million (approx. 2.94 billion MDL) preferential loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize the nation's agrifood sector under the "Livada Moldovei 2" project.

Moldova secures €150M EIB loan to boost agribusiness

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:43
Moldova’s Parliament has ratified a €150 million (approx. 2.94 billion MDL) preferential loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize the nation's agrifood sector under the "Livada Moldovei 2" project.

Moldova's justice aligns with European standards: overview of achievements on path to EU accession

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:34
Moldova has recorded new progress in the process of European integration, particularly in the areas of justice, the fight against corruption and the protection of fundamental rights. The results achieved in fulfilling the interim benchmarks under Chapter 23, Judiciary and Fundame...

Strengthening of Moldovan-Romanian partnership discussed with leaders of Romania's parliament

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:13
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has held discussions with President of the Senate of Romania Mircea Abrudean and President of the Chamber of Deputies Sorin Grindeanu.The talks focused on strengthening the partnership between Moldova and Romania, supporting the country’s Eur...

Moldovan parliament ratifies, in first reading, Council of Europe Convention on Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in Form of Series

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 21:04
The parliament has ratified, in the first reading, the Council of Europe Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series. The document aims to strengthen the European cultural diversity and create a common framework for developing audiovisual projects c...

Moldova to receive 350,000-dollar grant for implementing Register of Movable Collateral system

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:53
Moldova will receive a grant of 350,000 dollars, in order to implement the Register of Movable Collateral system. The parliament today ratified an amendment to the Agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development As...

Moldova sentences ex-bank director to 13 years in €153M fraud case

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 20:53
A Chisinau court has sentenced Grigore Gacikevici, the former head of state-controlled Banca de Economii (BEM), to 13 years in prison following a first-instance ruling on Thursday, July 30.

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