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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Moldova's political landscape is marked by the new government's focus on national celebrations and ongoing engagement with the opposition over economic issues. President Maia Sandu, who assumed her second term in December 2024, continues to champion peace and the country's European Union aspirations. The government, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, has approved a national program to commemorate 35 years of independence, emphasizing national unity and future direction. Meanwhile, the opposition is actively engaging with authorities to discuss potential reductions in gas tariffs, reflecting citizen concerns over living costs. Despite an energy alert, Moldova's energy sector appears stable, with former Minister of Energy Victor Parlicov indicating no immediate fuel crisis. Social issues also feature in the news, including an investigation into a prisoner's death and reactions to probes concerning the Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices. Beyond politics, a significant shift in the media landscape sees Agora, a long-standing independent news outlet, transitioning to an exclusive social media model. These domestic developments unfold against a backdrop of international events, with Moldovan media also covering the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and global discussions on artificial intelligence.

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The government held a meeting to approve a national program for celebrating the 35th anniversary of Moldova's independence. Concurrently, President Maia Sandu marked Constitution Day with messages highlighting peace and the country's chosen direction towards the European Union.

Ziarul de Gardă: Live Text: Government Meeting Approves National Program for Independence…

A live text report covers a government meeting where ministers approved a national program of actions to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of Moldova's independence.

TV8: Constitution Day Marked with Peace and EU Message from Maia Sandu

President Maia Sandu commemorated Constitution Day with a message emphasizing peace and the European Union's direction for Moldova.

NewsMaker: President Sandu Congratulates Citizens on Constitution Day

President Maia Sandu has extended congratulations to the citizens of Moldova on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the country's Constitution, highlighting its role in ensuring peace and a European future.

Opposition figures are discussing potential reductions in gas tariffs with authorities to lower costs for citizens. Despite an ongoing energy alert, former Minister of Energy Victor Parlicov stated that Moldova is not facing a fuel crisis.

NewsMaker: Opposition Discusses Gas Tariffs with Authorities

Opposition figures are engaging with authorities to discuss potential reductions in gas tariffs, exploring avenues for lowering costs for citizens.

TV8: Moldova Faces Energy Alert but Avoids Crisis, Minister Says

Despite an energy alert, Moldova is not on the verge of a fuel crisis, according to Minister Parlicov, who stated that people can still refuel their vehicles.

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a deceased 60-year-old inmate in the Cricova penitentiary. Separately, the Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices has responded to an inquiry regarding the quality of its services and an alleged illegal appointment of its head. Locally, villagers in Hîncești are protesting an administrative amalgamation and demanding the resignation of their mayor.

NewsMaker: Prisoner Found Dead in Cricova Penitentiary

An unresponsive 60-year-old inmate has been discovered deceased within the Cricova penitentiary, prompting an investigation.

Ziarul de Gardă: Reaction from Agency of Medicines to Investigation into Quality and Illegal…

The Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices has reacted to an investigation concerning the quality of its services and an alleged illegal appointment of its head.

TV8: Scandal in Hîncești: Mayor Asked to Leave Village Due to Amalgamation

Villagers in Hîncești are protesting an administrative amalgamation, demanding that their mayor resign and leave the village.

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA's publisher, Interact Media SRL, is moving to an exclusive social media model, with content available solely on social accounts and the new Laziar platform starting May 14, 2026.

Agora: Agora Shifts to Social Media Exclusively from May 14

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA's publisher, Interact Media SRL, is transitioning to a social media-only model, with content exclusively appearing on social accounts and the new Laziar platform starting May 14, 2026.

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