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Important events

Public transportation in Bălți will be free for all categories of passengers
Starting September 1, public transportation in Bălți will be free for all passengers on Wednesdays. This was announced by Mayor Alexandr Petkov.
15 July 2026 | Igor FominIgor Fomin

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Business & Companies

The requirements for receiving compensation for dual education will be simplified

Companies that incur expenses for training employees through the dual education system will be able to receive reimbursement for those expenses even if they owe money to the state budget.

The requirements for receiving compensation for dual education will be simplified

The requirements for receiving compensation for dual education will be simplified
15 July 2026

Endava’s profits in Moldova fell by more than half
15 July 2026

Chisinau Airport Doubles Its Profits
14 July 2026

Bloomberg: DeepSeek Founder Tops List of Richest AI Developers
14 July 2026

The requirements for receiving compensation for dual education will be simplified
The government is trying to sell five assets “with a history”

14 July 2026
Polaris Airlines has received preliminary approval to continue the certification process

14 July 2026
Farmacia Familiei increased its revenue to nearly 3 billion lei

13 July 2026
Constantin Cuiumju will file a complaint with the Prosecutor General’s Office regarding the audit of Moldovagaz

13 July 2026

Top News

GRECO has called on European governments to step up the fight against corruption. A message for Moldova

The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) stated that standards of integrity in government agencies must be strengthened and emphasized the responsibility of government leaders to foster a culture of zero tolerance for corruption.

GRECO has called on European governments to step up the fight against corruption. A message for Moldova

GRECO has called on European governments to step up the fight against corruption. A message for Moldova
30 June 2026

Moldova in the Age of AI: What Niche Can a Small Economy Fill?
24 June 2026

The Venice Commission Has Pointed Out the Risks of Moldova’s Judicial Vetting Reform
17 June 2026

AI content in Europe will be subject to mandatory transparency rules starting in August
16 June 2026

GRECO has called on European governments to step up the fight against corruption. A message for Moldova
Sugar prices in Moldova are bound to rise

10 June 2026
Quo vadis, Moldova?

9 June 2026
18 years of iute Moldova: from a bold idea to a reliable financial partner for hundreds of thousands of people

5 June 2026
Moldova’s apple business: structural changes are coming

28 May 2026

Politics & Economy

Financial Times: The U.S. State Department Is Facing Its Biggest Crisis in 102 Years
The heads of the MAIA Ministry and the EBRD assessed the progress of the irrigation project

14 July 2026
Amendments to the Election Code are intended to correct an “antidemocratic imbalance”

14 July 2026
Bulgaria has refused to participate in the “coalition of the willing” regarding Ukraine

14 July 2026
Russia has questions for Moldova regarding the drone in Copanca

14 July 2026
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Banks & Finance

Government agencies will face stricter scrutiny over debts owed to businesses

Payments between businesses and government agencies will be made within the timeframes established by law. Government agencies will not be able to justify payment delays by citing a lack of funds, red tape, or similar reasons.

Government agencies will face stricter scrutiny over debts owed to businesses

Government agencies will face stricter scrutiny over debts owed to businesses
15 July 2026

The Ministry of Finance’s Dilemma with Government Securities: How to Sell Without Raising Yields
15 July 2026

Fines for illegal business activities totaled 1,280,550 lei
15 July 2026

The NBM Will Introduce Children to Money
14 July 2026

Government agencies will face stricter scrutiny over debts owed to businesses
Freelancers’ earnings continue to rise

14 July 2026
“Apă-Canal Chișinău” is calling for a rate increase 

14 July 2026
A new round of government bond sales has begun. The rates remain unchanged.

14 July 2026
The State Tax Service has released a schedule of on-site consultations

13 July 2026

City & Regions

IFAD Supports Investment in Rural Roads in Moldova

Big things start small. A 1.23-kilometer “white version” of a rural road has been built in the village of Telitsa (Anenii Noi District) with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) program in Moldova.

IFAD Supports Investment in Rural Roads in Moldova

IFAD Supports Investment in Rural Roads in Moldova
15 July 2026

More than 270 elevators will be renovated in the capital
14 July 2026

A Romanian company will build a residential complex on the shore of Lake Gidigich
14 July 2026

Transnistrian authorities hope to sell the Bender River Port
14 July 2026

IFAD Supports Investment in Rural Roads in Moldova
Vacant Square Meters and a Thriving Market: Why the Debate Over 88,000 Apartments Is Missing the Point

14 July 2026
Preparations for a bid to renovate the capital’s city hall have been announced

13 July 2026
The City Council approved the capital’s budget for the current year

13 July 2026
The Chisinau City Council is trying to approve the 2026 budget.

13 July 2026

Accidents

Russia announced a new series of strikes on the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk

The Russian military carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, four vessels used to deliver cargo for the Ukrainian Armed Forces were struck on the night of July 15.

Russia announced a new series of strikes on the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk

Russia announced a new series of strikes on the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk
15 July 2026

It’s extremely hot in Iran—and not just because of the war
14 July 2026

Two Moldovan citizens were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for “diet pills”
14 July 2026

Firefighters saved the field, but part of the crop was lost
13 July 2026

Russia announced a new series of strikes on the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk
A nationwide quarantine has been declared in Romania due to sheep and goat plague

9 July 2026
Inspectors discovered hazardous medical waste and mercury contamination

9 July 2026
“Trans-Oil” Denies the Allegations

7 July 2026
Power was cut off in Crimea

6 July 2026

Agribusiness & Winemaking

How Should Gardeners Solve This Problem: A Combine Harvester or a Seasonal Worker?
Forecast: Moldova is expected to have a good honey harvest, but export prices are uncertain

12 July 2026
Agricultural statistics will become reliable

11 July 2026
Sotheby’s will hold its first auction of wines from the cellars of the Prince of Luxembourg

10 July 2026
Will Moldovan farmers be able to increase their raspberry exports and prices?

9 July 2026

Art & Culture

The Belarusian festival “Kupale-2026” took place in Bendery with government support
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Losing Artifacts: U.S. Prosecutors Seize $95 Million in Artifacts

2 July 2026
France Will “Illuminate” the Statue of Liberty to Mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States

30 June 2026
Unidentified Rembrandt to Sell for $15.9 Million

30 June 2026
The “Scarlet Sails” graduation celebration took place in St. Petersburg

28 June 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

IBM report confirms companies are moving towards an era of ‘AI CEOs’

Culture

Oscar organizers have banned AI-generated actors and scripts

Digitalization

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

On May 4, the Asian Development Bank announced a project that could change the way we use technology forever. It’s about creating a giant network that connects energy and the Internet across the continent, from Tokyo to the remote corners of Southeast Asia. This is not just a construction project, but an attempt to turn the entire region into a single supercomputer. The bank is ready to allocate $70 billion for this by 2035.

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”
04 May 2026

Courts will be able to hold sessions online
03 May 2026

The Art of Market Manipulation by Ilon Musk
03 May 2026

Moldova and Japan strengthen digital cooperation
02 May 2026

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

Economy & Law

Access to the land registry will be expanded to include new entities

Information regarding real property shall be provided to the custodian, the property manager, and the executor of the deceased’s estate. to attorneys and law clerks in the performance of their professional duties, as well as to the Ministry of Defense—to verify eligibility for service housing.

Access to the land registry will be expanded to include new entities

Access to the land registry will be expanded to include new entities
15 July 2026

AGEPI Denies Allegations That It Promotes the Interests of Russian Organizations
15 July 2026

Labor law requirements for employers will be relaxed
14 July 2026

Moldova has developed a “Buyer’s Guide” for the safe purchase of real estate
14 July 2026

Access to the land registry will be expanded to include new entities
A mediator’s license will cost 450 lei

14 July 2026
The Customs Service has launched an online system for declaring currency amounts exceeding 10,000 euros

14 July 2026
Romanian Social Democrats propose dissolving parliament

13 July 2026
“Zero-hour” employment contract: what is being proposed

13 July 2026

Education

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

The problem of trade in theses and dissertations in Moldova has become so obvious that the authorities are forced to bring it to the level of parliamentary discussions and prepare systematic measures for its suppression.

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament
03 May 2026

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

Electricity

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

The Ministry of Energy initiated the process of granting the status of a strategic object of national interest for the country’s energy security to the construction of the 400 kV Straseni-Gutinas transmission line, as well as the modernization of the 330 kV power plant in Straseni.

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project
05 May 2026

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

Energy

SDG Impact Japan is offering Moldova biogas and other decarbonization projects

Opportunities for the development and financing of decarbonization projects in the Republic of Moldova were discussed during an official meeting between Carolina Novac, State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy (ME), the head of the Department of Renewable Energy and Green Mobility, Nicolae Magdil, and representatives of SDG Impact Japan, a company specializing in the creation and development of new enterprises aimed at addressing sustainable development challenges.

SDG Impact Japan is offering Moldova biogas and other decarbonization projects

SDG Impact Japan is offering Moldova biogas and other decarbonization projects
15 July 2026

European airlines have enough jet fuel to last less than a month
14 July 2026

Record Drop in China’s Oil Imports Amid the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
14 July 2026

The EU purchased a record €6 billion worth of LNG from Russia ahead of the import ban
13 July 2026

SDG Impact Japan is offering Moldova biogas and other decarbonization projects
The Vertical Gas Corridor is gaining momentum: demand for capacity has exceeded expectations

12 July 2026
Germany’s Gas Dilemma: Energy Security Is Becoming Increasingly Expensive

11 July 2026
Gasoline production in Russia has fallen to 65% of seasonal demand

10 July 2026
Gazprom has proposed canceling payments to members of the Moldovagaz board

10 July 2026

European Integration

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission
In Cyprus, EU countries discussed the importance of enlargement and the rule of law

11 May 2026
Conferences, speeches, national cuisines and lots of music: how Europe Day is going on

9 May 2026
Cypriot president to visit Chisinau on May 9

8 May 2026
Kaya Callas goes to Chisinau, but will not stay for Europe Day celebrations

5 May 2026

Events

Festivals featuring carpets, pies, and wineries—at the “Produs autohton” exhibition
A handbag made from a tyrannosaurus skin failed to sell at auction

16 June 2026
CEC: Spending on online political advertising increased by 40%

16 June 2026
Moldova has started preparations for celebrating the 35th anniversary of independence

3 June 2026
EU-Moldova Investment Conference will bring together leading business leaders and politicians

31 May 2026

Export & Import

Local wheat prices have risen at Moldova’s “sea gate”

Following the rise in wheat prices in Ukraine and Romania, triggered by the blockade of shipping in the Sea of Azov, wheat prices have risen in Moldova. Whether this is an isolated (and short-term) occurrence or the beginning of a widespread (and sustained) trend will become clear within one or two weeks.

Local wheat prices have risen at Moldova’s “sea gate”

Local wheat prices have risen at Moldova’s “sea gate”
15 July 2026

A standard has been developed for customs clearance specialists
15 July 2026

The blockade of the Sea of Azov has driven up wheat prices in Romania. What about Moldova?
14 July 2026

Domestic cherry prices have caught up with export prices
13 July 2026

Local wheat prices have risen at Moldova’s “sea gate”
Moldova is among the top three buyers of Ukrainian goods

13 July 2026
Canada has reduced its purchases of Moldovan wine

13 July 2026
What might be the consequences of suspending shipping in the Sea of Azov?

12 July 2026
The export duty on wheat from Russia boosts the prospects for other grain traders

9 July 2026

FinTech

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

The Zambian government has canceled at the last minute the RightsCon 2026 conference that was to be held in Lusaka from May 5 to 8. The forum is considered the largest global platform at the intersection of technology, human rights and digital politics.

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum
05 May 2026

Bitcoin retargets the $80,000 mark amid rising stocks and lower oil prices due to optimism about Iran
02 May 2026

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

Gas

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Work has begun on laying pipelines for Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea, one of the European Union’s largest energy fields with estimated reserves of 100 billion cubic meters of recoverable gas.

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea
06 May 2026

The EU has overpaid about €30 billion for oil and gas since the beginning of the Iran crisis
05 May 2026

Strategic gas reserves will be increased
03 May 2026

Nikushore Dan: US LNG sales in the region need serious investment
02 May 2026

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Global Economy

Moldova Will Receive €120 Million from the EU to Strengthen Its Defense Capabilities

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi presented Moldova’s security priorities to the European Parliament and stated that the recently approved €120 million in EU assistance would be an important contribution to the development of the country’s defense capabilities.

Moldova Will Receive €120 Million from the EU to Strengthen Its Defense Capabilities

Moldova Will Receive €120 Million from the EU to Strengthen Its Defense Capabilities
15 July 2026

What Did von der Leyen Bring With Her to Kyiv?
15 July 2026

The Council of Europe has updated its recommendations on the protection of victims of human trafficking
15 July 2026

eBay has received approval from the British regulator to acquire Depop for $1.2 billion
15 July 2026

Moldova Will Receive €120 Million from the EU to Strengthen Its Defense Capabilities
No Rain, No Parmesan: A €4.5 Billion Climate Blow to the Industry

15 July 2026
Two Straits Under Threat: The U.S.-Iran Conflict Increases Risks to Global Trade

15 July 2026
Trump has decided not to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz

15 July 2026
Buffett declined to donate $6 billion to Bill Gates’ foundation

15 July 2026

Global Markets

Paris holds maximum house prices

Paris is still the most expensive city on the secondary housing market in France. The average price here reaches about 10 thousand euros per square meter, and this is almost twice as high as in most major cities of the country.

Paris holds maximum house prices

Paris holds maximum house prices
05 May 2026

OPEC+ members to increase oil production
04 May 2026

Luxury real estate price growth in the world is declining
02 May 2026

Paris holds maximum house prices

Green Economy

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova now has a roadmap, a GIS database and a set of technical tools to bring the Emerald Network in line with Natura 2000 standards, developed under the first LIFE project implemented in the country.

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova
29 April 2026

Moldova prepares a base for attracting green investments within the Net-Zero Industry
28 April 2026

The year 2026: will there be new temperature records?
25 April 2026

Ilya Trombitsky: “The situation with the Dniester is unique – the river has never been so dry before”
22 April 2026

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova
The Earth is losing its largest inland body of water. What is happening to the Caspian Sea?

22 April 2026
Moldovan contribution to “Earth Day”

22 April 2026
EU tightens rules on food packaging

10 April 2026
PROGRESS for the adaptation of Moldovan horticulture to climate change

5 April 2026

Healthcare

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

The Republic of Moldova plans to expand the system of human biomonitoring, including newborns. The initiative is implemented by the National Agency of Public Health within the framework of the scientific program on chemical risk assessment.

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns
04 May 2026

Maia Sandu urged citizens to study recommendations on actions in emergency situations
03 May 2026

WHO calls for reduction of coercive measures in psychiatry
02 May 2026

The fight against pandemics is on hold
02 May 2026

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Infrastructure

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

Infrastructure financing, transport corridor development, logistics modernization, digitalization of transport processes and the use of innovative technologies to improve efficiency and connectivity were the focus of discussions at the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (IFT).

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport
08 May 2026

In Moldova, the majority of housing is concentrated in rural areas
04 May 2026

Moldova’s housing stock has successfully survived the millennium milestone
02 May 2026

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

International Trade

African and Caribbean countries demand billions of dollars in reparations from Europe

Investments & Markets

Stripe and Advent have offered more than $53 billion for PayPal
Bitcoin fell to $62,848 amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran

13 July 2026
Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its year-end forecast of $100,000 for Bitcoin

12 July 2026
Exchange-traded funds will be launched in the U.S. for those who refuse to invest in Musk’s business

10 July 2026
Hugo Boss recommended that shareholders reject Frasers’ €2 billion offer

10 July 2026

IT Market

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

The government proposes to change the rules of operation of the company “Moldova HiTech Park” in order to start using the 80 million lei budgeted for 2026. Currently, due to the lack of a clear mechanism, this money is virtually “frozen”.

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”
04 May 2026

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

Logos Press Exclusive

Digital Public Infrastructure: A New Strategic Battleground

Wars have traditionally destroyed ports, power grids, and railroads. Today, however, their target is increasingly less visible, even though it is much harder to restore. We’re talking about digital public infrastructure (DPI for short), on which modern society depends: identification platforms, payment systems, and data exchange.

Digital Public Infrastructure: A New Strategic Battleground

Digital Public Infrastructure: A New Strategic Battleground
12 July 2026

How the EU Can Lead the Rest of the West
11 July 2026

Europe’s New German Question
05 July 2026

NATO Needs a Defense Market
04 July 2026

Digital Public Infrastructure: A New Strategic Battleground
Trump’s Non-American Capitalism

28 June 2026
Who will benefit from the AI-driven economic boom?

27 June 2026
Was Brexit inevitable?

21 June 2026
The essence of AI sovereignty lies in freedom of choice, not in ownership

20 June 2026

Moldova’s Economy

Vadim Cheban: Investment in Moldova Depends on Energy Prices

The notion that Moldova will soon no longer need natural gas is dangerous and could be harmful. Vadim Cheban, chairman of the board of “Moldovagaz,” expressed this view on social media.

Vadim Cheban: Investment in Moldova Depends on Energy Prices

Vadim Cheban: Investment in Moldova Depends on Energy Prices
15 July 2026

Salaries in the public sector fell by 1.5% in real terms
15 July 2026

Stage 8 of the Financial Literacy Program for Startups
14 July 2026

Fuel price increases are accelerating
14 July 2026

Vadim Cheban: Investment in Moldova Depends on Energy Prices
OPEM Sets a New Sales Record

14 July 2026
The Customs Service exceeded its revenue target for the state budget by nearly 132%

13 July 2026
Industrial Parks in Moldova: Tracom and 12 Others

12 July 2026
Invasive species have been included in the law

12 July 2026

Municipalities

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

The town of Cricova, part of the Chisinau municipality, is facing an acute shortage of burial places, forcing the local authorities to look for a solution to expand the existing cemeteries. In this context, a group of deputies proposes to transfer a land plot of 0.8754 hectares from the state property to the Cricova City Hall.

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova
04 May 2026

Six out of ten crimes are committed in an urban environment, a third in the capital city
04 May 2026

The war reminds of itself not only by dates
04 May 2026

The capital is preparing to celebrate May 9
03 May 2026

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

Point of View

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership

At the next stage, strategic communication should move beyond explaining reforms and contribute to building internal partnerships, which are essential for a successful European transition.

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership
13 July 2026

More than 88,000 apartments and houses stand vacant in Chisinau
06 July 2026

The Prime Minister Is Stepping Down: Déjà Vu
04 July 2026

Won’t forests save the planet from overheating?
03 July 2026

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership
Opinion: We Can’t Sacrifice Industry for the Sake of the Climate

1 July 2026
Raymond Pauls’ granddaughter opposes the ban on the use of the Russian language 

26 June 2026
Ia: Between Craft and Business—Who Makes Traditional Clothing in Moldova? 

26 June 2026
Ion Chicu: We are downsizing city administrations, but expanding the staff of ministries

21 June 2026

Pro Business

The Head of the U.S. Mission in Moldova Visited the “Orhei-Vit” Factory

Opportunities to expand access for Moldovan goods to the U.S. market, as well as ways to improve cooperation between the business community and Moldovan government agencies, were discussed during a visit by Nick Petrovich, Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the U.S. Embassy, to the flagship facility of “Orhei-Vit” in the city of Orhei.

The Head of the U.S. Mission in Moldova Visited the “Orhei-Vit” Factory

The Head of the U.S. Mission in Moldova Visited the “Orhei-Vit” Factory
10 July 2026

Free training sessions for aspiring entrepreneurs are being organized in Ungheni
02 July 2026

The marginal tariff for inter-district passenger transportation services was determined
02 June 2026

Trainings for young entrepreneurs will be held in Edinets
01 June 2026

The Head of the U.S. Mission in Moldova Visited the “Orhei-Vit” Factory
Freelancers were encouraged to participate in the survey

29 May 2026
Quarterly results: Iute Group’s growth driven by digitalization and efficiency improvements

12 May 2026
How to clog the market: the unseemly story of one Moldovan government project

21 April 2026
The end of the sweet “sugar era”

9 March 2026

Renewable Energy

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

In the Republic of Moldova, the country’s largest electricity storage system with a total capacity of 60 MWh was put into operation in Radeni.

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni
03 May 2026

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

Retail & HoReCa

Romania’s grocery retail sector is growing, but sales are falling

Despite the rapid expansion of retail chains, Romania’s grocery retail market faced a slowdown in real consumption in 2025. Inflation and the opening of new stores were the main drivers of revenue growth for the largest players, while sales volumes in physical terms declined significantly.

Romania’s grocery retail sector is growing, but sales are falling

Romania’s grocery retail sector is growing, but sales are falling
12 July 2026

Parliament contracts catering services for delegations
05 July 2026

The EU has uncovered a scheme to export more than 7,000 metric tons of textile waste to Turkey
29 June 2026

Russian retail chains have stopped carrying Raffaello, Nutella, and Ferrero Rocher
29 June 2026

Romania’s grocery retail sector is growing, but sales are falling
Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo have faced advertising bans in the UK

25 June 2026
European retailers are raising prices due to the conflict in the Middle East

21 June 2026
Department stores are looking for new growth opportunities in the footwear market

19 June 2026
The world’s best restaurant is reopening after a scandal over working conditions

11 June 2026

Social Sphere

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Polish authorities continue to negotiate with trade unions and patronages on a new minimum wage. The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection has submitted a report according to which the minimum will be 4,927 zloty (1,161 euros) from the beginning of 2027. This is significantly higher than the previously discussed amount. And it is important, as the “minimum wage” affects social benefits.

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?
24 May 2026

Maternity hospitals are being closed in Moldova due to declining birth rates
04 May 2026

A direct settlement mechanism for CMTPL insurance will be introduced
03 May 2026

Genoa: court reinstates employee replaced by AI
03 May 2026

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Society

Moldovan universities will receive more than 9,000 state-funded spots

The Cabinet of Ministers has increased the state quota for training specialists at universities. In the new academic year, 9,013 students will be able to study at public expense—301 more than the previous year. The additional spots will primarily go to future teachers, engineers, and medical professionals. In this way, the authorities hope to reduce the labor shortage in key sectors of the economy.

Moldovan universities will receive more than 9,000 state-funded spots

Moldovan universities will receive more than 9,000 state-funded spots
15 July 2026

The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians through 2028
15 July 2026

Bioprotect is training staff at ASEM
15 July 2026

Strange Demographics: Fewer People, More Officials
15 July 2026

Moldovan universities will receive more than 9,000 state-funded spots
Compensation for workplace accidents may be revoked

15 July 2026
Moldovan police have uncovered an underground laboratory producing psychotropic and anabolic drugs

14 July 2026
ANSA News Agency: Watch out for watermelons!

14 July 2026
Unmarried women will be eligible to receive a childbirth allowance

14 July 2026

Sport & Tourism

Moldova has been included on the UN’s list of the world’s least-visited countries
Wimbledon 2026: Sinner Confirms His Lead, Noskova Opens a New Chapter

13 July 2026
England and Argentina have advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup and will face each other again 20 years later

12 July 2026
Wizz Air is launching a new flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chisinau

11 July 2026
2026 World Cup: Spain Advances to the Semifinals; Mikel Merino Saves the Day for Spain

11 July 2026

Technology & Innovation

An IBM report showed that promises about AI aren’t enough for investors

IBM’s weak quarterly results were one of the first signs that the stock market is beginning to reassess companies that are betting on artificial intelligence. Investors are looking not for strategies and grandiose statements, but for revenue growth, new orders, and convincing financial forecasts.

An IBM report showed that promises about AI aren’t enough for investors

An IBM report showed that promises about AI aren’t enough for investors
14 July 2026

The UN warns: AI development is outpacing governments’ ability to regulate it
14 July 2026

There is a proposal to place the development of superintelligent AI under international control
13 July 2026

The Shift in the Global AI Agenda: From Technology to Regulation
13 July 2026

An IBM report showed that promises about AI aren’t enough for investors
Remote data download from tachographs simplifies work for motor carrier operators – AITA

13 July 2026
Elon Musk believes that energy from space has the potential to transform the global economy

12 July 2026
U.S. authorities secretly paid hackers a ransom in Bitcoin

11 July 2026
The Meta detector failed to recognize some of its own AI-generated images after simple processing

11 July 2026

Territorial Reform

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

The figure of 3,000 inhabitants per administrative center, proposed as a minimum threshold within the framework of the local self-government reform, has no scientific justification. This opinion was expressed by expert Viorel Rusu during the public discussion “Administrative-territorial reform in Moldova. Concept”.

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed
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Turkey turned out to be the most affordable destination among popular European tourist countries. However, it is also the country where travelers will have to pay the most for alcohol. This is the conclusion reached by an analysis by Euronews Business based on Eurostat data.

Eurostat Study: Where Are the Cheapest Vacation Destinations in Europe?

Eurostat Study: Where Are the Cheapest Vacation Destinations in Europe?
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