Single birth allowance to increase in 2026: parents will receive over 500 lei more
Moldova1,
25 November 2025 19:40
The single allowance for the child's birth will increase next year. As a result, parents will receive 536 lei more than in 2025. Specifically, the allowance will rise from 21,350 lei to 21,886 lei.
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