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The economics of returnable containers: who will be entrusted with the SDA system

Discussions around the implementation of a pledge system for packaging (SDA) in Moldova go beyond the environmental agenda. Formally, it is about the collection of glass, plastic and metal packaging. However, in essence, the country is facing the creation of a new economic system where the interests of producers, retailers and recyclers intersect. The key asset is not packaging as a waste, but the bottle as a resource.

Discussions around the implementation of a pledge system for packaging (SDA) in Moldova go beyond the environmental agenda. Formally, it is about the collection of glass, plastic and metal packaging. However, in essence, the country is facing the creation of a new economic system where the interests of producers, retailers and recyclers intersect. The key asset is not packaging as a waste, but the bottle as a resource.

The economics of returnable containers: who will be entrusted with the SDA system

The economics of returnable containers: who will be entrusted with the SDA system

Today, 11:54

MPs were not satisfied with the report of the Chairman of the Competition Council, Alexei Gherțescu, on the progress in the implementation of the National Accession Program for the Internal Market Cluster, Chapter 8, Competition Policy, Logos Press reported.

MPs saw no progress on the Competition Council’s path to the EU

MPs saw no progress on the Competition Council’s path to the EU

Today, 10:05

The Moldovan leu has appreciated by 0.59% over the last month and has gained a record 8.93% over the last 12 months, which indicates not only growing confidence in the national currency, Logos Press reported.

“Moldovan leu ‘hardness’ pressures exports and reserves

“Moldovan leu ‘hardness’ pressures exports and reserves

Today, 15:24
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State-owned enterprise Calea Ferată din Moldova announced the launch of public consultations on the evaluation of its immovable and movable property as part of the reorganization process, Logos Press reported.

Moldovan Railroad launches asset valuation

Moldovan Railroad launches asset valuation

11 February 2026

Last week, the Agency for Interventions and Payments in Agriculture AIPA authorized subsidies worth 63.01 million lei to farmers from the National Fund for Agricultural and Rural Development, Logos Press reported.

Farmers received new subsidy payments

Farmers received new subsidy payments

17 February 2026

On the eve of Valentine’s Day, the British Museum announced the end of a fundraising campaign to purchase a rare piece of Tudor jewelry – a gold pendant known as the Tudor Heart. The deal was worth £3.5 million, Logos Press reported.

British museum buys back ‘Tudor heart’ for £3.5 million

British museum buys back ‘Tudor heart’ for £3.5 million

13 February 2026

The Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) and border police uncovered a scheme in which a Moldovan company exported nearly 5 million lei worth of French wine to the United States over a five-year period with copyright infringement, Logos Press reported.

A Moldovan company illegally produced and exported French wine to the United States

A Moldovan company illegally produced and exported French wine to the United States

Today, 15:16
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), together with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Romanian Commercial Bank (BCR) will finance the construction of two large solar power plants in southern Romania for a total amount of more than 85 million euros, Logos Press reports.

Two major solar energy projects to be launched in Romania

Two major solar energy projects to be launched in Romania

17 February 2026

Excise rates on alcohol, tobacco and energy products will be brought in Moldova to the EU minimum, except for diesel fuel, the excise tax on which will be lower than the European minimum, Logos Press reports.

Excise taxes in Moldova will decrease after EU accession

Excise taxes in Moldova will decrease after EU accession

Today, 14:12

The 2026 exhibition season will start with the International specialized exhibition Tourism & Travel Expo, which will be held from January 30 to February 1 at the International Exhibition Center Moldexpo, reports Logos Press.

Exhibition season kicks off with tourism

Exhibition season kicks off with tourism

10 January 2026

Moldova ended the year with a positive export balance for the first time in several years. Shipments abroad in 2025 amounted to $3.8 billion, which is 6.4% more than in the previous period. And this is probably the only good news in the country’s foreign trade balance.

Trade deficit hits a record high

Trade deficit hits a record high

17 February 2026

Landowners receive substantial financial bonuses for planting forests, but these bonuses are based on the supposed carbon benefits of forests. Which, however, are scientifically ambiguous. And this calls into question the meaningfulness of financial injections along these lines, Logos Press reports.

Forests don’t reduce carbon footprints?

Forests don’t reduce carbon footprints?

16 February 2026

Will the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) ever introduce a common currency to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar in the world economy? Like many traditional international economists, I generally reject the idea, despite my role in creating the acronym BRICS, which led to the creation of the official BRICS club (later expanded to BRICS+ with the addition of five new members).

Can the BRICS currency make money?

Can the BRICS currency make money?

15 February 2026

It is very difficult for small and small enterprises, especially newcomers from the regions, to break through not only on the external, but also on the internal market – there are no centralized instruments for this in Moldova.

Small businesses from the regions cannot break into the market

Small businesses from the regions cannot break into the market

16 February 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 General Assembly of the Association of Exporters and Importers of Grain and Agrofood Products Agrocereale has extended the mandate of the current director Iurie Rizhi for 2026. Nina Telyagă was elected as chairman of the Administrative Council of the organization, a position previously held by Tatiana Onofrei, Logos Press reported.

The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

12 February 2026

The e-commerce market in the Republic of Moldova is at a crucial stage of transformation. Despite the constant growth of online commerce sales, it still lags far behind the European average.

Moldova’s e-commerce market lags behind Europe

Moldova’s e-commerce market lags behind Europe

12 February 2026

The inflow of water from the Carpathians to the Moldovan part of the Dniester has doubled due to relatively warm weather for this time of year and abundant precipitation. The spring flood in Moldova will be much more abundant than in previous years, but how much will depend on Ukraine’s hydropower, Logos Press reports.

Moldova may face flooding

Moldova may face flooding

Today, 13:19

Leading American technology company Nvidia, a world leader in the development of graphics processors and artificial intelligence technologies and Meta Platforms (owner of the largest social networks) announced a long-term strategic partnership, according to Logos Press.

Nvidia and Meta expand strategic partnership to build hyperscale AI infrastructure

Nvidia and Meta expand strategic partnership to build hyperscale AI infrastructure

Today, 15:34
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