Agenda of events for Monday, May 19

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18 May 2025
18:00

(NEW) Zinaida Popa, head of the PAS group on the CMC, together with Oleg Popșoi, local PAS councilor of Durlesti town, hold a press conference. The theme was not announced / In front of the block affected by the devastating fire, 75/1 Tudor Vladimirescu St in Durlesti /10:00/.

(NEW) The ordinary meeting of officials of the services of the Chisinau City Hall is held. / Chisinau City Hall/ 10:30/.

Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, minister of infrastructure and regional development, holds a press conference to present the results of the submission of applications under the Government Program for modernization of local roads “Europe is near” /Government House, 1st floor, entrance from Banulescu-Bodoni street /12:00/.

(NEW) The Central Election Commission comes together for a meeting /CEC /14:00/.

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, is on a working visit to the Republic of Latvia /May 19-20/.

Yellow and orange codes on Nistru and Prut, due to the reduced flow rate

Moldova, ranked 45th in the ranking of the world’s most powerful passports

The oath-taking ceremony of the Tofan Government. Photo gallery

Poaching in the Dniester: over 55 kg of fish illegally caught, including a species from the Red Book

The U-18 National Basketball Team started with a victory at the European Championship

9-year-old child, sought after reportedly disappearing in the waters of the Prut, in Ungheni

by Iana Josu 22.07.2026

A 9-year-old child is being searched for, after he reportedly disappeared in the waters of the Prut River, in the Ungheni district. According to law enforcement, the boy was swimming with other children when he was allegedly swept away by the river’s strong currents, reports IPN.

The General Inspectorate of Police specifies that the report was received through the single 112 service, after the minor left home with his scooter and did not return. Following checks and discussions with locals, the police established that the boy went to the Prut River with other children.

According to preliminary information, the children went into the water to bathe, and at one point the boy was reportedly swept away by the current and disappeared from the sight of those nearby. The minor’s personal belongings, left on the shore before entering the water, were found by the police.

Police officers and rescuers continue the search operations.

22.07.2026

Explainer | Migrants in the Republic of Moldova: between reality and disinformation

Fuel prices continue to rise, gasoline exceeds the threshold of 29 lei per liter

Mutual attacks between Russia and Ukraine: at least three dead and over a hundred injured

Three medals for Moldovan Greco-Roman wrestlers at the tournament in Hungary

Spain is the new world champion in football

Agenda of events for Monday, May 19

IPN.md

18 May 2025
18:00

(NEW) The ordinary meeting of officials of the services of the Chisinau City Hall is held. / Chisinau City Hall/ 10:30/.

(NEW) The Central Election Commission comes together for a meeting /CEC /14:00/.

Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, is on a working visit to the Republic of Latvia /May 19-20/.

Former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu calls for continuity in the reforms initiated by his Government

Mihailo Drapati, appointed commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, after Zelensky dismissed Syrski

The government led by Vasile Tofan was invested by Parliament

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Agenda of events for Wednesday, July 22

The new members of the Government have taken the oath. Maia Sandu: We ask you to keep your word

by Irina Botu 22.07.2026

The cabinet of ministers led by Vasile Tofan took the oath of office, a day after receiving the vote of confidence from the Parliament. During the ceremony at the Presidency, Maia Sandu asked the new executive to complete the initiated reforms, to strengthen the country’s security and to accelerate the process of European integration, reports IPN.

The head of state urged the Government to successfully complete major impact reforms and to respect the commitments made to the Parliament regarding economic development, improving the business environment, managing public property, and absorbing European funds. “Yesterday in Parliament, I heard big promises. Please keep your word”, said Maia Sandu.

The President emphasized that the executive must strengthen national security by reinforcing institutions in the field of defense, security, and public order, ensuring energy security and increasing societal resilience. At the same time, the head of state reiterated that investments in education, culture, health, social protection and environmental policies must remain priorities, despite the increasingly complicated regional and international context.

The new executive largely retains the composition of the former cabinet, with only four new ministers appointed. Alexandru Gasnas takes over the leadership of the Ministry of Health, Radu Musteata will lead the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, Victoria Belous returns to the Ministry of Finance and Dan Suruceanu takes over the Ministry of Culture.

The Deputy Prime Ministers for Reintegration and European Integration, Valeriu Chiveri and Cristina Gherasimov, retain their positions. Eugen Osmochescu, Vladimir Bolea and Mihai Popsoi, who head the Ministries of Economic Development and Digitization, Infrastructure and Regional Development and Foreign Affairs, also remain in the Government.

Dan Perciun continues his activity at the Ministry of Education and Research, Daniella Misail-Nichitin at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Vladislav Cojuhari at the Ministry of Justice, and Natalia Plugaru at the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. Also, Gheorghe Hajder remains in office at the Ministry of Environment, Dorin Junghietu at the Ministry of Energy and Anatolie Nosatii at the Ministry of Defense. Alexei Buzu retains his position as the Secretary General of the Government.

Vasile Tofan was designated as the candidate for the Prime Minister position by President Maia Sandu, at the proposal of the Action and Solidarity Party, following the resignation of Alexandru Munteanu. His cabinet was invested by Parliament with the vote of 53 deputies.

22.07.2026

Admission to professional schools and colleges has begun. Over 12 thousand budgetary places

Diana Chiriac: In UTA Gagauzia, we have no decision to initiate voluntary amalgamation

Moldova is increasingly perceived as a future member of the EU. IPN interview with Mihai Popsoi

Liliana Gutan asks the designated Prime Minister to evaluate the leadership of the MAE before proposing the minister

Igor Botan: The self-censorship of the press is imposed in the circumstances of a hybrid war