Moldova Citizenship for the Whole Family: New Rules and Real Cases

In 2026 the rules for obtaining citizenship of the Republic of Moldova have become noticeably stricter. The legislation has moved away from simplified schemes and now emphasizes integration into society, knowledge of the Romanian language and national security. Applying through intermediaries by power of attorney is no longer possible — the applicant must be present … Read more

Tax Policy 2027: Will Life Become More Expensive in Moldova?

Date: 2026-06-19 Subject: tax policy for 2027 In Moldova, the draft tax policy for 2027 is being discussed. The government declares its intention to stabilize the budget, while the opposition criticizes the possible increase in the tax burden. Concerns are raised that the measures could lead to a rise in the cost of living. Details … Read more

Regulations for the competition for the post of director of Ministry of Culture institutions have been approved.

Act: Order No. 274 Date: 2026-06-05 Place: Ministry of Culture Subject: Approval of the regulations for the competitive selection for the position of director of public institutions founded by the Ministry of Culture Actors: Ministry of Culture (issuer) The Ministry of Culture has approved the regulations for filling the position of director in subordinate public … Read more

EU: Russia responsible for drone explosion in Constanta port

Date: 2026-06-06 Location: Port of Constanța, Romania Subject: Incident with a naval drone in the Port of Constanța and the EU reaction Actors: Kaja Kallas (spokesperson); Ukraine (party); Russia (party); Romania (affected) An explosion of a Ukrainian naval drone occurred in the Port of Constanța, prompting a sharp reaction from Brussels. The head of European … Read more

The government approved the structure of the Ministry of Environment.

Act: Decision No. 305 Date: 2026-06-11 Place: Government of the Republic of Moldova Subject: organization and functioning of the Ministry of Environment, changes in the regulation of subordinate agencies Actors: Government of the Republic of Moldova (issuer); Ministry of Environment (affected); National Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Activity Regulation (affected); Agency “Moldsilva” (affected) The Government … Read more

Ministry of Culture approves creation of monument to Grigore Vieru in Soroca

Act: Order No. 267 Date: 2026-06-03 Place: Ministry of Culture Subject: installation of the sculptural composition “Grigore Vieru cu maica sa și cartea” in the “Grigore Vieru” park in Soroca Actors: Ministry of Culture (issuer); Soroca City Hall (affected) The Ministry of Culture issued Order No. 267, authorizing the installation of the sculptural composition “Grigore … Read more

Hunting with drones will be equated to poaching.

Date: 2026-06-09 Location: Moldova Subject: Prohibition of drone use in hunting and equating it to poaching In Moldova, it is planned to legally equate the use of drones during hunting to poaching. Corresponding amendments will be made to the Law on Hunting and Protection of the Hunting Fund. The initiative is aimed at suppressing unfair … Read more

Taxation of taxi drivers changes from July 1, 2026.

Date: 2026-07-01 Location: Moldova, State Tax Service Subject: taxation procedure for taxi drivers’ income Actors: State Tax Service (issuer); State Tax Service (regulator); State Tax Service (speaker); taxi drivers (affected) Starting July 1, 2026, the special tax regime for drivers engaged in passenger transportation in taxi mode is abolished in Moldova. This was announced by … Read more

ANRE approved the basic expenses of Ocnița water utility for 2026.

Act: Resolution No. 351 Date: 2026-06-05 Place: National Agency for Energy Regulation Subject: approval of basic costs for water supply, sewerage and wastewater treatment services for Î.M. „Apă – Canal” Ocnița for 2026 Actors: National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) (issuer); Î.M. „Apă – Canal” Ocnița (affected) The National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) approved … Read more

Saudi Arabia imports sand despite its deserts

Date: 2026-06-06 Location: Saudi Arabia Subject: Import of construction sand for megaprojects Actors: Saudi Arabia (affected); Australia (party) In 2023, Saudi Arabia, despite its abundance of deserts, was forced to import construction sand from Australia. Local sand is unsuitable for concrete production due to its shape and composition. The import is linked to the implementation … Read more