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Energy

Serghei Diaconu: Costs for the Isaccea-Vulcanesti line rehabilitation will not exceed 800 thousand lei

The expenses for repairing the damage to the Isaccea-Vulcanesti power line, located on the territory of Ukraine and belonging to Moldova, will not exceed 700-800 thousand lei, of which the cost of equipment is estimated at 500 thousand lei, according to the preliminary calculations of the Ukrainian side.

Serghei Diaconu: Costs for the Isaccea-Vulcanesti line rehabilitation will not exceed 800 thousand lei

23 April 2026

A campaign against “wasted” energy is launched in Moldova

23 April 2026

Instead of the remaining 30 days of emergency, the Cabinet proposes 60 days of heightened readiness

21 April 2026

Serghei Diaconu: Costs for the Isaccea-Vulcanesti line rehabilitation will not exceed 800 thousand lei

European Integration

Igor Grosu: “EU enlargement and security are inseparable”

“European Union enlargement and security cannot be considered separately,” Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said at meetings of the Standing Commissions and Bureau of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, the parliamentary organization of the Eastern Partnership between the EU and Eastern European partners, held in the Moldovan Parliament.

Igor Grosu: “EU enlargement and security are inseparable”

23 April 2026

The Court of Accounts will become even more independent

22 April 2026

Amnesty International: Impunity in Moldova, vulnerable media and economic decline in 2025

22 April 2026

Igor Grosu: “EU enlargement and security are inseparable”

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

Republic of Korea to provide technical assistance to Moldovan Customs

The Republic of Korea is ready to deepen bilateral cooperation with Moldova in the customs field and support joint initiatives, including by providing technical assistance and organizing training programs for customs officials.

Republic of Korea to provide technical assistance to Moldovan Customs

23 April 2026

ANSA: too much trans fats

23 April 2026

Eugeniu Osmochescu: Preparing a bold reform – zero import duty for producers

23 April 2026

Republic of Korea to provide technical assistance to Moldovan Customs

Global Economy

In Romania, the price of metro fare has risen

From May 1, 2026, the fare in the Bucharest metro will cost 7 Romanian lei instead of the current 5 lei. The 40% increase in price is explained by the rise in electricity prices.

In Romania, the price of metro fare has risen

23 April 2026

Russian quotas will keep the global fertilizer market in a zone of “tense stability”

23 April 2026

The EU is losing economic strength – Berliner Zeitung

23 April 2026

In Romania, the price of metro fare has risen

Green Economy

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

Today, the water level in the Dniester reservoir is 115.6 meters. Its minimum sufficient level for this period of the year is 118 meters, while the normal level is 119-120 meters. At the same time, the water flow downstream in the Moldovan section of the river is still about 100 cubic meters per second. If there is no significant precipitation in May, the country’s water supply may face problems.

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

22 April 2026

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

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

Investments & Markets

The flow of “fresh investments” resumed in Kazakhstan

By the end of 2025, Kazakhstan recorded a net inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI), excluding reinvested earnings, of $0.6 billion – for the first time in seven years.

The flow of “fresh investments” resumed in Kazakhstan

23 April 2026

Direct Chisinau-Madrid flight will be launched from April 26

22 April 2026

The iconic Hermès Birkin with a personalized message will be the top lot of the season

22 April 2026

The flow of “fresh investments” resumed in Kazakhstan

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

Accounts Chamber: Ministry of Defense distorts accounting of state assets

Numerous violations of financial discipline in the accounting of state assets of the Ministry of Defense were revealed in the course of an external audit. Understatement of value, misstatement of costs, and other reporting shortcomings prevented the Accounts Chamber from issuing a final opinion without reservations about the legality of the ministry’s use of state appropriations in 2025.

Accounts Chamber: Ministry of Defense distorts accounting of state assets

23 April 2026

The state reported on real estate assessments

23 April 2026

Gasoline has started to get expensive again

23 April 2026

Accounts Chamber: Ministry of Defense distorts accounting of state assets

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

21 April 2026

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

“e-Zilieri”: day laborers will leave a “digital footprint”

Seasonal workers in agriculture, construction and other sectors in need of “day laborers” will have an additional chance for guaranteed pay and pensions thanks to the “digital footprint”. The government has approved the creation of the e-Zilieri, a digital voucher-based system that will allow for a clear and transparent record of day laborers.

“e-Zilieri”: day laborers will leave a “digital footprint”

23 April 2026

Private schools and kindergartens will be subjected to a new assessment

23 April 2026

Countries remember their “heroes”

23 April 2026

“e-Zilieri”: day laborers will leave a “digital footprint”

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

National Complaints Authority strengthens IT structure to digitalize processes

The Electronic Case Management Platform (SIMED) is to be the main tool for the digitalization of the National Complaints Authority (ANSC). The system will provide automation of the processing of appeals, electronic distribution of cases and increased transparency of review procedures.