Moldova passes corporate criminal liability bill for EU accession

Moldova’s parliament has passed a key bill in its first reading to extend corporate criminal liability to successor companies created through reorganization.

Montenegro ends visa-free entry for Russians, Belarusians

​Montenegro will end visa-free entry for citizens of Russia and Belarus starting October 31, 2026, according to an official government decree reported by the independent outlets Kovcheg and Astra.

Sberbank to stop servicing foreign currency Visa cards

Russia’s Sberbank has begun notifying clients that it will discontinue servicing foreign currency and multi-currency Visa cards starting September 1, 2026, according to a report by The Moscow Times, citing TASS.

Moldova rescuers save 1,300 lives in H1 2026

​Moldovan rescuers and firefighters carried out over 13,000 missions in the first half of 2026, averaging 72 interventions per day.

Russia sees record surge in funeral firms in H1 2026

Russia registered a record number of new funeral service providers in the first half of 2026. Between January and June, 995 new companies and sole proprietorships entered the market, marking a 22.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to The Moscow Times.

Germany seeks UNESCO status for Green Belt on former death strip

Germany is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for its Green Belt (Grünes Band), a 1,400-kilometer ecological corridor stretching along the former border between East and West Germany.

Moldova backs EU standards for foreign diplomas

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has passed in first reading a bill aligning national rules on foreign professional qualifications with European Union standards.

Moldova passes law on state liability for judicial errors

Moldova's Parliament has passed the first reading of a legislative package establishing a comprehensive state liability framework. The law allows individuals and legal entities to seek financial compensation and moral damages for harm caused during criminal or administrative proceedings.

CEC blocks referendum to recall Coșnița mayor

In the commune of Coșnita, located in the Dubăsari district, a referendum will not be held to dismiss the mayor. The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has rejected the registration application submitted by the initiative group seeking to hold a local plebiscite to remove Alexandru Grigoraș from office. The electoral authority determined that the evidence provided was insufficient to establish the legal grounds required to initiate this procedure.

Ex-Health Minister Emil Ceban resumes USMF rector post

Emil Ceban, the former Minister of Health, resumed his position as the rector of the "Nicolae Testemițanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) on Friday, July 24. In his announcement, he outlined several key objectives: modernizing medical education, increasing the number of foreign students, and enhancing the university's international visibility. Additionally, the new management plan focuses on developing university infrastructure and attracting new investments.

DECREE | Radu Musteața removed as agriculture minister

Radu Musteața was officially dismissed from his position as Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry after the President of the Republic of Moldova signed a decree acknowledging his resignation. This decision was made on the same day that the minister announced his withdrawal from the government, which occurred just two days after the inauguration of the Cabinet led by Vasile Tofan.

Slaughterhouse inspections lead to seizure of eight tons of meat

Around eight tons of sheep and goat meat were confiscated, and the operations of a slaughterhouse were temporarily suspended after inspections conducted by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) in farms and slaughterhouses across the Republic of Moldova. These inspections were aimed at preventing the spread of African swine fever (ASF), addressing illegal slaughter practices, and removing products lacking origin and traceability from the food supply chain.