Exactly 20 years ago, Russia first imposed an embargo on Moldovan wines. Direct losses of winemakers are estimated at $300 to $500 million.
Russia’s wine embargo cost Moldova half a billion dollars
The U.S. president, along with aides, concluded that an attempt to deblock the strait would prolong the conflict more than originally planned. Washington also intends to demand that allies seek to open the strait.
Trump is ready to end the war without opening the Strait of Hormuz
The reduced VAT rate of 8% for medical devices will be canceled from May 1, 2026. The reason is that the application of the preferential tax regime has shown that it does not guarantee a reduction in the final price.
Preferential VAT rate for medical devices is abolished
The fight against illegal listings on Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms is reaching a new level. After a series of court decisions in Spain, the pressure on rental services is intensifying in France. It is no longer just about landlords, but also about the online platforms themselves.
Airbnb under attack again: the French demand a streamlined marketplace
During five years (period from 2026-2030), the WB project for the protection of the Dniester ecosystem will be implemented in Moldova. It is aimed at reforestation, as well as wetland and soil conservation.
WB provides $8 mln grant for the protection of the Dniester ecosystem
The increase in the price of agricultural inputs due to the war in the Middle East will certainly lead to a reduction in the sowing of many spring crops in the Northern Hemisphere. This process will also affect the Black Sea region, including Moldova. More than other spring crops, it is likely that the area sown with grain maize will shrink by at least 5-10%.
Maize crops may be reduced in Moldova
A daring robbery has taken place in Italy, targeting works by world-famous artists. Unknown persons stole paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse from a museum near Parma. The total value of the stolen works is estimated at about 9 million euros.
The theft of three works by famous artists was recorded in Italy
Daniel Mititelu, head of oil and gas at NRCO Investments (Dubai), has been recognized as the winner of the contest for the position of member of the Board of Directors of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE). The decision was approved by the majority of the members of the Parliamentary Commission for Economy, Budget and Finance.
From Middle East NRCO Investments to ANRE: New member of the Board of Directors appointed
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 1.
Diesel fuel prices have gone up again
The draft National Program of Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Action Plan for 2026-2030 was discussed at the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection with the participation of more than 70 representatives of public authorities and institutions, civil society. Persons with disabilities – direct beneficiaries of the inclusive services that will be developed after the approval of the Program – were also involved in the discussion.
Moldova implements EU standards in the field of social inclusion
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
WTO reform is a top priority for most member states, including the Republic of Moldova, and is considered necessary to adapt the organization to the new global economic realities and strengthen its core functions.
Moldova reaffirmed its commitment to the multilateral trading system
As of February 1, 2026, Russia’s external public debt amounted to $61.97 billion (about 5.04 trillion rubles) – the maximum value since 2006. Since 2007, according to the Bank of Russia’s statistics, the external public debt has not exceeded $60 bln.
Russia’s foreign government debt has risen to a 20-year high
The Republic of Moldova is modernizing its national meteorological, hydrological and agrometeorological monitoring system to better protect the population and agriculture from extreme weather events. Thanks to the joint efforts of Japan, Sweden and Austria, coordinated by UNDP Moldova, 42 modern stations will provide accurate real-time data to residents and farmers in 17 districts of the country, as well as in ATU Gagauzia.
Moldova expanded its network of weather stations thanks to UN and donor countries
In Ingushetia, a criminal case has been opened against an illegal miner. A resident of the republic was found by the police to have unaccounted electricity consumption for cryptocurrency mining.
An illegal mining farm was discovered in a Russian village
After announcing that the Iranian military was “gone,” U.S. President Donald Trump asked Britain, France, Japan and South Korea, as well as China, Iran’s strategic partner, to send minesweepers and naval forces to open the Strait of Hormuz. When the allies refused, the request turned into a warning: NATO faces a “very bad” future if it refuses.
Where have all the allies gone?
The implementation of the Moldova Growth Plan remains a priority in Moldova’s efforts for economic modernization and approximation to the European Union standards. The document includes 153 measures structured in seven areas, representing coordinated efforts by the authorities to modernize the economy, support the private sector and improve public services.
Moldova’s growth plan will be coordinated with partners
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
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”
H&M continues its retail transformation amid changes in the fashion industry and consumer behavior. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company recorded a decline in revenue while announcing plans to further reduce its offline presence.
H&M to close around 160 stores amid falling sales
Germany is preparing major changes that will allow foreign graduates of vocational programs to start working immediately after graduation, according to Logos Press.
Germany simplifies work admission for foreign graduates
Moldovan athlete Oxana Diachenko won the stage of the European Cup in judo among adults, held in Dubrovnik (Croatia), reports Logos Press.
Oksana Dyachenko won the European Judo Cup
Meta is strengthening its strategy of developing WhatsApp as a key channel for brands to interact with consumers, gradually moving the messenger beyond personal communication. The platform, which has billions of users worldwide, is increasingly integrated into companies’ marketing and CRM strategies, offering a more direct and personalized communication format.
Meta expands WhatsApp’s capabilities in the B2C segment
