Moldova parliament approves new cabinet led by Vasile Tofan

Moldova’s parliament has approved a new cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan, following an intense nine-hour marathon debate. The incoming government secured the support of the parliamentary majority, while opposition parties either voted against or abstained.

Moldovan parliament approves new Prime Minister Vasile Tofan

Moldova's parliament backed Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan and his Cabinet on July 21, securing a vote of confidence following a nine-hour legislative debate. Tofan pledged to maintain reform momentum and accelerate the nation's European integration path.

Moldova's new cabinet led by Prime Minister Tofan sworn in

Members of the new cabinet, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, were officially sworn in on July 22 during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Chișinău.

Moldova PM-designate Tofan to sell unused state assets via auctions

Moldova’s Prime Minister-designate, Vasile Tofan, has pledged to sell off unused state assets, declaring that he will no longer tolerate municipal properties decaying into ruins under government control.

Moldova commits over €350m to overhaul national education system

The newly formed Tofan Cabinet has unveiled an ambitious national education program focused on modernizing infrastructure, raising teacher salaries, expanding dual education, and boosting scientific research.

Chișinău builds 70-space parking lot in Buiucani sector

Chișinău municipal authorities have launched construction on a new 70-space public parking facility at the intersection of Vasile Coroban and Nicolae Costin streets in the Buiucani district. The project comes in direct response to requests from local residents and forms part of a broader neighborhood revitalization initiative.

Moldovan banks issue €425M in loans as corporate sector leads

Commercial banks in Moldova issued €424.5 million (approx. 8.32 billion MDL) in new financing last month, according to data released by the National Bank of Moldova.

Chișinău Central Market directs €142k profit to historical debts

The municipally-owned enterprise operating the Chișinău Central Market will allocate its entire 2025 net profit of €142,210 (approx. 2.78 million MDL) to cover historical financial losses. The Chișinău Municipal Council approved the decision on July 21.

UN FAO report: Global hunger drops to 645m as Africa faces crisis

Global hunger levels eased slightly in 2025, but ongoing armed conflicts and climate disruptions threaten to erase recent gains, according to the latest annual report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Moscow summons Moldovan envoy over alleged diplomatic breaches

Moscow summoned Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darii on Monday, July 21, issuing a "firm protest" over alleged violations of the 1961 Vienna Convention.

Moldova energy efficiency audit highlights bureaucratic bottlenecks

More than half of Moldova’s final energy consumption is absorbed by public buildings. Despite energy efficiency being a top strategic priority, investment returns remain difficult to prove due to the absence of a unified monitoring framework.

Moldova Tofan government strategy for EU accession and defense

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan has unveiled a government program aimed at turning Moldova's diplomatic service into an engine for EU accession, foreign investment, and national security, while accelerating the modernization of the National Army.