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In Moldova, the System of Deposit for Packaging (SDA) is not yet operational, but there is already a conflict between major market operators and state authorities. At issue is the choice of the administrator of the SDA system, a mechanism that should ensure the collection of used containers and increase their recycling rate. The idea itself is not disputed. What is disputed is how the future administrator was selected, how transparent the procedure was and why some of the major market players were left out.

Deposit packaging system: business requires transparency before startup

Deposit packaging system: business requires transparency before startup

11 May 2026

Billionaire Tesla owner Ilon Musk may join the US business delegation during the upcoming visit of US President Donald Trump to China. There is no official confirmation of the entrepreneur’s participation yet, but the very possibility of such a visit has already attracted the attention of markets and analysts.

Ilon Musk to be part of Trump’s delegation for talks with China

Ilon Musk to be part of Trump’s delegation for talks with China

12 May 2026

The National Bank is stepping up efforts to transition to “environmentally friendly” credit instruments, which should give borrowers significant advantages and enter the country’s “green transition” system in accordance with European requirements. The Central Bank is already holding training seminars with professional participants in the banking system to assess such business initiatives and create appropriate financial conditions for green loans.

Borrowers of green loans will receive benefits

Borrowers of green loans will receive benefits

12 May 2026
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Moldexpo exhibition center summed up the results of the auction for leasing six land plots. According to the company’s management, annual revenues from the new contracts will amount to 6.8 million lei.

Moldexpo leased out sites for 6.8 million lei per year

Moldexpo leased out sites for 6.8 million lei per year

12 May 2026

A large-scale forest fire has started in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations reported that the area of the fire has already exceeded 1.1 thousand hectares. The radiation background has not changed.

Fire in Chernobyl zone breaks out, but radiation background unchanged

Fire in Chernobyl zone breaks out, but radiation background unchanged

08 May 2026

A massive crisis in horticulture forced the U.S. government to allocate $9 million to farmers to liquidate 50 thousand tons of peaches and cut 420 thousand peach trees. The reason – the customer did not need this raw material.

Nearly half a million peach trees are being cut down in California

Nearly half a million peach trees are being cut down in California

12 May 2026
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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

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

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

OPEC oil production continued to decline in April to its lowest level in more than two decades, according to a Reuters poll. Crude oil production by OPEC, which consists of 12 member countries, fell by 830,000 bpd in April. The March figure was revised down by 700,000 bpd due to Saudi Arabia’s output estimate.

Reuters: OPEC oil production fell to a new low in April

Reuters: OPEC oil production fell to a new low in April

12 May 2026

European Affairs Ministers from the 27 Member States and candidate countries discussed the importance of EU enlargement in a complex geopolitical context and the role of rule of law reforms in strengthening European security, sustainability and unity.

In Cyprus, EU countries discussed the importance of enlargement and the rule of law

In Cyprus, EU countries discussed the importance of enlargement and the rule of law

11 May 2026

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

Copper prices rose above the key mark of $14 thousand per ton, approaching historical highs. The market continues to grow despite the increased nervousness on global platforms due to the aggravation around Iran.

“Golden” copper: price exceeded $14 thousand per tonne

“Golden” copper: price exceeded $14 thousand per tonne

12 May 2026

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

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

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

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

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

CAIR – A group of developing countries launched the Borrowers’ Platform on April 15 to create a stronger collective voice in debt management discussions and international financial negotiations.

Debtor countries have finally created their own platform

Debtor countries have finally created their own platform

10 May 2026

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, May 13.

Diesel fuel continues to get cheaper

Diesel fuel continues to get cheaper

12 May 2026

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

Online fast fashion retailers Shein and Temu have entered a legal standoff in London, mutually accusing each other of copyright infringement and unfair competition. The case could set a precedent for the global e-commerce industry, where issues of copying designs, product images and marketing practices are becoming increasingly acute.

Shein and Temu have declared war on each other

Shein and Temu have declared war on each other

12 May 2026

Since the beginning of 2026, 8,059 job seekers have been assisted in finding a job through the territorial employment units of the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). Of these, 2,333 are unemployed (28.9%) and 105 are unemployed casual workers or unemployed employed for a fixed period of up to 3 months.

Employment services helped more than 8,000 citizens find jobs

Employment services helped more than 8,000 citizens find jobs

12 May 2026

A large-scale marketing campaign to attract English tourists to Georgia is organized by the National Tourism Administration and the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of the country.

On the streets of London, billboards lure tourists to Georgia

On the streets of London, billboards lure tourists to Georgia

12 May 2026

Leading intelligent content management (ECM) and business process automation platform, Laserfiche announced the launch of AI agents capable of autonomously performing tasks within an enterprise document management and business process management platform.

Laserfiche unveiled AI agents for autonomous document manipulation

Laserfiche unveiled AI agents for autonomous document manipulation

12 May 2026

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

02 May 2026

A direct rail line will be built between the two airports in Istanbul, Turkey, separated by the Bosphorus Strait, which will make it much easier to travel when transferring, Logos Press reported.

Istanbul has made it easier to transfer between airports

Istanbul has made it easier to transfer between airports

06 April 2026
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