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Council of Europe foreign ministers to meet in Chisinau in May

A ministerial session of the Council of Europe will be held in Chisinau on May 14-15, 2026, with the participation of foreign ministers from 46 member states. This was said at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, in Strasbourg.

Today, 14:52 |

Светлана Руденко

Customs authorities discuss trade facilitation under CEFTA

Today, 18:40 |

Дмитрий Калак

Scandal erupts: Nancy Sinatra accused Trump of ‘sacrilege’

Today, 18:17 |

Наташа Ким

AIPA approved another tranche of “subsidies upfront”

Today, 18:01 |

Вадим Кетрарь

Dorel Norok: “Bank lending alone is not enough for farmers in difficulty”

Today, 17:38 |

Светлана Руденко

VAT exemption for medical devices will be canceled from May 1

Today, 17:26 |

Татьяна Шикирлийская

Moldova hosts forum on rural development in South-Eastern Europe

Today, 17:04 |

Вадим Кетрарь

Ilon Musk affected Dogecoin’s exchange rate with ’empty’ post on the X network

Today, 16:46 |

Дмитрий Калак

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Politics & Economy

Brussels again extended sanctions against Moldovan citizens

The Council of the European Union decided to extend restrictive measures against persons “responsible for actions aimed at destabilizing, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova” until April 29, 2027.

Brussels again extended sanctions against Moldovan citizens

Today, 14:34

The White House blamed Trump for derailing talks with Iran

Today, 10:52

Maya Sandu: “I hope for further development of strong partnership with Bulgaria”

Today, 08:29

Brussels again extended sanctions against Moldovan citizens

Banks & Finance

In the first quarter, payroll taxes exceeded 12 billion lei

In the first quarter of 2026, payroll tax liabilities increased by 10.19% compared to the same period of 2025. In total, the amount of payroll taxes amounted to 12 billion lei.

In the first quarter, payroll taxes exceeded 12 billion lei

Today, 13:36

Demand for currency is not fully satisfied

Today, 13:19

The state’s stake in Metrompas LLC will be put up for auction

Today, 09:49

In the first quarter, payroll taxes exceeded 12 billion lei

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Business & Companies

A Moldovan company has developed a children’s toy with artificial intelligence

Moldovan startup Lunara AI, a team working in the field of voice AI solutions and conversational technologies, has created an interactive toy with artificial intelligence capable of having a live dialog with a child.

A Moldovan company has developed a children’s toy with artificial intelligence

Today, 12:58

The state’s shares in Alimentarmash are being prepared for sale

20 April 2026

Young entrepreneur from Moldova turns paper waste into eco-friendly packaging

20 April 2026

A Moldovan company has developed a children’s toy with artificial intelligence

City & Regions

Opinion: Voluntary unification will not be completed by December. The procedure takes more than a year

The process of voluntary merger of mayoralties cannot be completed by December. The experience of already completed mergers has shown that the whole procedure takes more than a year. This is the opinion of Făleşti mayor Aliaksandr Severin.

Opinion: Voluntary unification will not be completed by December. The procedure takes more than a year

20 April 2026

The introduction of the EES pass system has caused hours-long queues at airports in Europe

19 April 2026

Parking lots and free transport will be organized in the capital on Radonitsa

18 April 2026

Opinion: Voluntary unification will not be completed by December. The procedure takes more than a year

Agribusiness & Winemaking

European Commission forecasts high sunflower harvest. How will Moldovan farmers respond?

The European Commission forecasts for 2026 an increase in sunflower plantings in the countries of the Union by 5%, the harvest – by 1.2 million tons (up to 9.6 million tons). As a result, production of this raw material in the EU may turn out to be the highest in the last three years.

European Commission forecasts high sunflower harvest. How will Moldovan farmers respond?

20 April 2026

Ukraine increases snail exports to the EU

19 April 2026

New rules for labeling food eggs: look for the expiration date on the package

19 April 2026

European Commission forecasts high sunflower harvest. How will Moldovan farmers respond?

Art & Culture

“Catzilla” at the airport: an eight-meter cat that comes alive when touched

An unusual installation appeared at Hong Kong International Airport during the Easter holidays, attracting the attention of passengers already in the arrival area. This is a giant interactive cat, unofficially nicknamed “Catzilla”.

“Catzilla” at the airport: an eight-meter cat that comes alive when touched

18 April 2026

Art for the price of dinner: how Picasso was pranked

16 April 2026

Hollywood opposes the Paramount and Warner Bros. deal.

14 April 2026

“Catzilla” at the airport: an eight-meter cat that comes alive when touched

Economy & Law

Ukraine finalizes new Customs Code

The committee for the development of the new Customs Code of Ukraine has approved the draft document, which was finalized taking into account comments from the European Commission and proposals from businesses.

Ukraine finalizes new Customs Code

20 April 2026

DOJ raises tariffs

20 April 2026

The Competition Council will be equipped to improve the efficiency of investigations

17 April 2026

Ukraine finalizes new Customs Code

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Energy

The sun and wind overtake the coal

Fears of a “return of coal” caused by the crisis over the war in Iran are not borne out by data from the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

The sun and wind overtake the coal

20 April 2026

Harbuz-Brichag: Moldova is the best in energy diversification

17 April 2026

EU intends to reduce electricity tax What will change?

16 April 2026

The sun and wind overtake the coal

European Integration

46 million lei allocated for border reinforcement

More than 46 million lei will be invested in the new office and smart video surveillance systems at the state border.

46 million lei allocated for border reinforcement

20 April 2026

EU, including the prosecutor’s office, will be authorized to conduct audits in Moldova

19 April 2026

Moldova’s Foreign Ministry will have a special department for relations with Romania

16 April 2026

46 million lei allocated for border reinforcement

Events

Government calls for lights to be turned off

On the last Saturday in March, Earth Hour is an annual global event in which millions of people and institutions in all countries turn off their lights for one hour to draw attention to climate change and energy conservation.

Government calls for lights to be turned off

28 March 2026

Chisinau to discuss the work of the Black Sea corridor to Ukrainian ports

14 March 2026

“Youth Capital 2026” will receive 4 million lei

01 March 2026

Government calls for lights to be turned off

Export & Import

Ukrainian ports fulfill the plan

For the first quarter of 2026, Ukrainian ports fulfilled the transshipment plan by 98% – more than 21 million tons of cargo.

Ukrainian ports fulfill the plan

20 April 2026

Sunflower oil exports from Moldova: sharp decline in March. The resource has dried up?

18 April 2026

The Moldovan market was deprived of imported greens. Reason: “it has spoiled”

17 April 2026

Ukrainian ports fulfill the plan

Global Economy

Fraudsters have been on the rise in the Strait of Hormuz

A Greek company that deals with maritime risk management has warned that some shipping companies have received fraudulent messages from unknown individuals posing as Iranian authorities. The messages offer safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency.

Fraudsters have been on the rise in the Strait of Hormuz

Today, 13:46

Bitcoin returns to the $75,000 mark as Iran truce talks advance and stocks resume gains

Today, 11:33

Moldova remains an outsider in terms of purchasing power

20 April 2026

Fraudsters have been on the rise in the Strait of Hormuz

Green Economy

EU tightens rules on food packaging

Starting August 12 of this year, the European Union will begin implementing new rules on food packaging and packaging waste. The changes will be implemented in accordance with Regulation UE 2025/40. The new rules will be applied in phases until 2040. The regulation applies to all products entering the European market, including those from outside the EU.

EU tightens rules on food packaging

10 April 2026

PROGRESS for the adaptation of Moldovan horticulture to climate change

05 April 2026

Spring has run out of schedule: what threatens Europe

05 April 2026

EU tightens rules on food packaging

Investments & Markets

A quarter of the labor market in Poland will be for foreigners?

Every fourth company in Poland plans to look for new employees abroad. This trend in the employment structure is most common among large (44%) and medium-sized (27%) companies. Only 5% of small employers intend to hire foreigners.

A quarter of the labor market in Poland will be for foreigners?

Today, 11:49

Romania has raised €2 billion for energy projects in the US

20 April 2026

Germany is turning into an “arms factory”

20 April 2026

A quarter of the labor market in Poland will be for foreigners?

Logos Press Exclusive

A new type of democratic transition

Over the past 16 years, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the longest-serving head of government in the European Union, has taken all sorts of actions to tip the electoral scales in favor of his ruling Fidesz party. However, that party may well lose Sunday’s election, raising the question of next steps.

A new type of democratic transition

12 April 2026

Iran’s strategic victory

11 April 2026

Tragedy is reborn as hope

05 April 2026

A new type of democratic transition

Moldova’s Economy

The price of diesel fuel will fall below 30 lei

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 22.

The price of diesel fuel will fall below 30 lei

Today, 14:03

Mortgage started to shrink under the pressure of the National Bank

Today, 12:29

The state strengthens control over subsurface resources

20 April 2026

The price of diesel fuel will fall below 30 lei

Point of View

Vadim Cheban: The energy market has not become more stable, free and predictable

In early March, the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) extended until the end of June the decision to appoint Moldovagaz JSC responsible for ensuring gas supply to the Transnistrian region. Earlier, in 2023, ANRE revoked the license for natural gas transportation from the Moldovan-Russian company, giving this function to a subsidiary of the Romanian state operator Transgaz. And in 2025 – the license for supply, which is now handled by the Moldovan state-owned company Energocom.

Vadim Cheban: The energy market has not become more stable, free and predictable

01 April 2026

Investor without status: Why a residence permit in Moldova does not attract capital

17 February 2026

“Territorial cleansing” instead of real territorial reform

23 January 2026

Vadim Cheban: The energy market has not become more stable, free and predictable

Pro Business

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

In October 2025, the Moldovan government imposed a de facto ban on sugar imports from Serbia to the Moldovan market for a period of 200 days under the pretext of protecting the sector. This measure was presented as a supportive measure to give local sugar producers another hypothetical chance to “perk up”. Even at the cost of quite real sacrifices imposed on the entire food industry of Moldova. Let us assess what happened in the end.

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

Today, 12:13

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

09 March 2026

The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

12 February 2026

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

Retail & HoReCa

A Japanese doctor opened a store in Moldova where he sells onigiri

A Japanese doctor, who came to Moldova four years ago to help Ukrainian refugees, abruptly changed the profile of his activity and now sells onigiri in our country. This is a Japanese dish made of fresh rice molded in the form of a triangle or a ball. Usually onigiri is filled with filling and wrapped in a sheet of dried nori seaweed.

A Japanese doctor opened a store in Moldova where he sells onigiri

20 April 2026

Restaurant and café closures are on the rise in France

19 April 2026

PepsiCo reports lower sales of sodas and snacks

16 April 2026

A Japanese doctor opened a store in Moldova where he sells onigiri

Society

Employers will be penalized for non-compliance with the principle of equal pay

Moldova is preparing to strengthen control over the observance of the principle of equal pay. Within the framework of legislative changes aimed at transposing European Union directives, employers will be held liable for violations of the norms on equal pay for equal work or work of equal value.

Employers will be penalized for non-compliance with the principle of equal pay

Today, 14:21

Potatoes are being given away for free again. This time in Belgium

Today, 14:13

Syrian community accredited in Moldova

Today, 10:19

Employers will be penalized for non-compliance with the principle of equal pay

Sport & Tourism

Insurers named the most “colorful” cities in the world

Irish insurance company JustCover published a rating of the most “colorful” cities in the world and surprised even the Irish themselves. Dublin was in the last, 30th place.

Insurers named the most “colorful” cities in the world

12 April 2026

Behind 40% of the way: Moldovan derby fails to reveal a winner in Chisinau

09 April 2026

One of the world’s greatest coaches Mircea Lucescu has passed away

08 April 2026

Insurers named the most “colorful” cities in the world

Technology & Innovation

Amazon invests $25 billion in Anthropic – market reacts with growth

Jeff Bezos’ Amazon plans to invest up to $25 billion in startup Anthropic, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence market. The deal becomes one of the largest in the industry and emphasizes the scale of competition between the tech giants.