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The European e-cigarette market is now at the peak of growth, but almost half of the turnover is out of state control. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of a new international study on the structure of the illegal vape market in Europe, presented at a press conference by experts from Fraunhofer IIS and MRU GmbH (Germany).

Every second vape is illegal: EU loses 6.6 billion euros

Every second vape is illegal: EU loses 6.6 billion euros

18 March 2026

Iran has attacked the Diego Garcia base, owned by the US and UK, in the Indian Ocean with two medium-range ballistic missiles. This is the first case of such a threat to US interests outside the Middle East – 4,000 kilometers from Iran.

Iran attacked a military base outside the Middle East

Iran attacked a military base outside the Middle East

Today, 12:05

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is introducing a national Open Banking standard, obliging 15 payment service providers to implement secure API interfaces. This allows users to securely manage accounts with different banks through a single application, which is in line with the European Directive.

One payment standard for all

One payment standard for all

Today, 11:46
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Laboratory data show that at present the water in the Dniester does not pose a danger to the Chisinau municipality. This was stated during the meeting of the Municipal Commission for Emergency Situation. The specialists also discussed the information about the stains that appeared in the river Byc.

Water in the Dniester is not dangerous for Chisinau

Water in the Dniester is not dangerous for Chisinau

19 March 2026

For the second year in a row, Kernel Agroholding has maintained absolute leadership in the country’s two key export categories – cereals and sunflower oil – and holds the first position in the overall ranking. In the structure of Ukraine’s exports, every tenth dollar is Kernel’s contribution.

Kernel Agroholding is on the first line of the rating of Ukraine’s exporters for 2025

Kernel Agroholding is on the first line of the rating of Ukraine’s exporters for 2025

Today, 09:55

The winners of the 98th Academy Awards were announced in Los Angeles. The main triumphants of the evening were “Battle Beyond the Battle” and “Sinners”, who shared the key awards between them.

Oscars 2026: full list of winners and nominees

Oscars 2026: full list of winners and nominees

16 March 2026

Moldova ranked 101st in the Index of Economic Freedom 2026 out of 184 states. This rating has been compiled for 32 years by the American research center The Heritage Foundation. It is determined on the basis of 12 quantitative and qualitative indicators organized in 4 main groups.

Moldova’s “suppressed” economy is among the worst in Europe in terms of degrees of freedom

Moldova’s “suppressed” economy is among the worst in Europe in terms of degrees of freedom

Today, 14:33
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Moldova has been waiting for more than three years for the start of negotiations on joining the EU, but during these years it has only drifted away from the European standards in all fields, says former Deputy Prime Minister and former Economics Minister Alexandru Muravski.

Muravski: Moldova has drifted away from EU parameters in almost all directions

Muravski: Moldova has drifted away from EU parameters in almost all directions

20 March 2026

The assessment of the functioning of the Black Sea corridor to Ukrainian ports as a vital economic line will be one of the topics of the international Conference on Security in the Black Sea Region to be held in Chisinau.

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

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

14 March 2026

Kazakh grain supplies resumed after a two-week break since the beginning of the war in the Middle East. This week Ak Bidai Terminal in Aktau started transshipment of grain to Iran.

Kazakhstan resumes grain exports to Iran

Kazakhstan resumes grain exports to Iran

20 March 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – The purpose of international sanctions is to inflict economic damage on an adversary. If you’re the United States, you do this by seizing assets or banning transactions with certain countries, often targeting specific people or organizations close to the targeted regime. Given the global reach of the dollar system, U.S. sanctions tend to strike fear everywhere. But now the U.S. finds itself in the shoes of the one receiving them.

Iran imposes sanctions against the U.S.

Iran imposes sanctions against the U.S.

Today, 12:37

Economic analyst Veaceslav Ionita drew attention to a worrying trend: the quality of the mortgage lending market is deteriorating in Moldova.

Mortgage default rates are on the rise

Mortgage default rates are on the rise

20 March 2026

Against the backdrop of slowing economic growth, a lack of long-term capital and intense competition for investment between countries in the region, Moldova clearly needs new sources of capital inflows into the real economy. One potentially effective instrument is the investment residence permit.

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

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

17 February 2026

The sugar market is not about “sweetness”, but about economy in its purest form: excess supply, rising costs and managerial mistakes are instantly converted into price. That is why there is always a lot of information noise around sugar – slogans “let’s provide the market with our own”, “the market needs protection”, “importers are enemies”. But the noise does not change the main thing: the market does not punish imports – the market punishes inefficiency. And today this is evident all over Europe.

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

09 March 2026

The excitement around Chanel’s new collection proved once again that the luxury industry still knows how to create desire and manage customer attention. The launch of the accessories line was not just a fashion event, but an indication of how the right strategy can revitalize demand even in the face of talk of an overheating market.

The launch of Chanel’s collection is driving interest in the luxury market

The launch of Chanel’s collection is driving interest in the luxury market

19 March 2026

Europe is facing a new type of threat – cognitive warfare, which undermines public trust and prevents citizens from making free and informed decisions. This was the assessment given by Moldovan President Maia Sandu at the international conference “Media Literacy and Information Integrity: Building Resilience against Disinformation and FIMI in Europe” held in Chisinau.

Maya Sandu: “Cognitive warfare affects people’s thoughts, beliefs and actions”

Maya Sandu: “Cognitive warfare affects people’s thoughts, beliefs and actions”

Today, 14:46

The Gagauz People’s Assembly (Halk Toplușu) has passed a resolution awarding freestyle wrestler Alexander Gaidarli, a native of the village of Kopchak, a prize of 300,000 lei for his recent victory at the European Youth Championships in Serbia, Logos Press reports.

Passion for Gaidarly: The wrestler was not without scandal allocated a prize

Passion for Gaidarly: The wrestler was not without scandal allocated a prize

20 March 2026

The Internet went crazy for the song “Hawak Mo Ang Beat,” a track that went viral on TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook in a matter of days, garnering tens of millions of views in 24 hours. Users created dance challenges, memes and remixes, and hashtags with the track’s title topped the trending topics.

AI is blowing up pop culture: the viral song “Hawak Mo Ang Beat” is taking over the internet

AI is blowing up pop culture: the viral song “Hawak Mo Ang Beat” is taking over the internet

20 March 2026
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