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Important events

The first banks have integrated a digital wallet for identity verification

FinComBank and Moldindconbank have become the first banks in Moldova to integrate the EVO digital ID wallet. Customers can now use digital documents stored on their phones to verify their identity at bank branches.

11 August 2026 |

Svetlana Rudenco

Ministry of Internal Affairs: Most Ukrainians with temporary protection in Moldova are of working age

Today, 08:20 |

Svetlana Rudenco

At what age do young people leave Moldova?

11 August 2026 |

Igor Fomin

Moldova and Romania are implementing a project to prevent natural disasters

11 August 2026 |

Igor Fomin

The Ministry of Finance continued its dialogue with farmers on tax policy

11 August 2026 |

Tatiana Sichirliiscaia

Toxic people may accelerate biological aging

11 August 2026 |

Natasha Kim

Banksy paints—the British pay

11 August 2026 |

Natasha Kim

Chisinau has joined the CIVITAS European mobility network

11 August 2026 |

Tatiana Sichirliiscaia

Amazon is building an AI data center in Texas with a 7.65 GW power plant

11 August 2026 |

Dmitry Kalak

The euro helped the central bank distribute the profits “equally”

11 August 2026 |

Irina Covalenco

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Business & Companies

Companies Will Be Required to Pay Social Security Contributions for Foreign Workers

Companies with foreign capital may be required to pay social insurance contributions not only for local employees but also for foreign employees.

Companies Will Be Required to Pay Social Security Contributions for Foreign Workers

11 August 2026

A Moldovan man opened a chain of stores in Ireland

09 August 2026

Where Did Moldovan Marshmallows Go? “Bucuria” Explains the Product Shortages

09 August 2026

FT: IT Billionaires Are Building a Shelter in Argentina in Case of a Nuclear War

08 August 2026

Companies Will Be Required to Pay Social Security Contributions for Foreign Workers

Johnnie Walker: The spirits market is no longer growing

7 August 2026

The Rozetka marketplace reported losses in the billions

6 August 2026

Procter & Gamble is acquiring dietary supplement manufacturer Thorne

6 August 2026

The largest distribution center of the Ukrainian marketplace Rozetka burned down

5 August 2026

Top News

Five Priorities for Carrying Out Vasile Tofan’s Challenging Mission

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan took the helm of the government during a challenging period for the country. The new cabinet faces a difficult but achievable task: to implement the necessary reforms while maintaining political, economic, and social stability.

Five Priorities for Carrying Out Vasile Tofan’s Challenging Mission

23 July 2026

Support for business and government reform have become the cornerstones of the new government’s agenda

20 July 2026

From Square Meters to Projects: How to Address the Housing Crisis in Moldova

17 July 2026

GRECO has called on European governments to step up the fight against corruption. A message for Moldova

30 June 2026

Five Priorities for Carrying Out Vasile Tofan’s Challenging Mission

Moldova in the Age of AI: What Niche Can a Small Economy Fill?

24 June 2026

The Venice Commission Has Pointed Out the Risks of Moldova’s Judicial Vetting Reform

17 June 2026

AI content in Europe will be subject to mandatory transparency rules starting in August

16 June 2026

Sugar prices in Moldova are bound to rise

10 June 2026

Politics & Economy

Controversial compensation payments to farmers and a small tranche of post-investment subsidies

Last week, the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments authorized the payment of 56.28 million lei to farmers from the National Fund for Agricultural and Rural Development.

Controversial compensation payments to farmers and a small tranche of post-investment subsidies

11 August 2026

The head of Polaris denied that the company receives political patronage

11 August 2026

Valeriu Chiveri thanked UNDP for its support of the country’s reintegration process

11 August 2026

Trump Demanded Compensation from Iran for the American Victims

11 August 2026

Controversial compensation payments to farmers and a small tranche of post-investment subsidies

Lawmaker Proposes Allowing More Tax Revenue to Remain in Local Budgets

10 August 2026

The prime ministers of Italy and Denmark issued a statement opposing migration

10 August 2026

Costiuc is seeking investors in Abu Dhabi

10 August 2026

Moldova’s Ambassador to Moscow Recalled for Consultations Following the Incident in Crocmaz

10 August 2026

Banks & Finance

Moldova saved 13.2 million euros on SEPA

During the first ten months of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) system’s operation in Moldova, companies and citizens in the country saved approximately 13.2 million euros.

Moldova saved 13.2 million euros on SEPA

11 August 2026

The National Bank of Ukraine is implementing the largest currency liberalization since 2022

11 August 2026

From August 3 to 7, the State Tax Service conducted 177 audits and remitted 5.8 million lei to the budget

11 August 2026

Freelancers paid 7 million lei in taxes to the government

11 August 2026

Moldova saved 13.2 million euros on SEPA

A new round of government bond subscriptions has been announced

10 August 2026

VAT on online packages is scheduled to take effect on October 1

10 August 2026

An increase in the tax deduction could be offset by rising rates — opinion

10 August 2026

A prohibition on a patent holder hiring employees may be lifted

10 August 2026

City & Regions

Rail and bus services will be integrated in Ungheni

The municipality of Ungheni plans to build a modern multimodal transportation hub that will integrate rail and bus services. The central government intends to transfer ownership of the train station and bus station to the city government, after which the two entities plan to jointly modernize the facility.

Rail and bus services will be integrated in Ungheni

11 August 2026

Sarmizecetus Street in the Botanica sector of the capital has been renovated

10 August 2026

One village accounts for 40% of Moldova’s honey exports

10 August 2026

An 80-space parking lot is being built in the capital’s Buiucani district

09 August 2026

Rail and bus services will be integrated in Ungheni

Marcel Bobeica: “There are many uncertainties surrounding the local government reform”

9 August 2026

Moldova and Ukraine have agreed to speed up freight transit

8 August 2026

Parking lots are being built at the entrances to the capital

8 August 2026

ANTA Identified Violations in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods

8 August 2026

Accidents

Increased security failed to save the Shirak Museum

The Jacques Chirac Museum in Sarran, France, has been robbed again. This is the third robbery at the museum in less than a year, despite the tightening of security measures following the previous thefts.

Increased security failed to save the Shirak Museum

10 August 2026

In Moldova, fragments believed to be from a combat drone were discovered following an explosion

09 August 2026

The number of attacks on crypto investors has increased. What is the scale of these attacks, and what are the losses?

07 August 2026

2.5 million lei were found during a search of the AIPA department head’s office

05 August 2026

Increased security failed to save the Shirak Museum

Politico: An armed man was detained near Trump’s golf club

5 August 2026

The skeleton of a giant mammoth was found in the shallow Danube River in Bulgaria

1 August 2026

“Yellow Code” fire danger warning extended by one week

31 July 2026

A Chisinau lawyer was “scammed” out of 544,000 lei

29 July 2026

Agribusiness & Winemaking

Will Moldova Be Able to Capitalize on the Decline in Apple Production in the EU?

Potential gross apple production in Moldova is expected to total about 526,000 metric tons this year. This is 17.5% higher than last year’s apple harvest (447,000 metric tons).

Will Moldova Be Able to Capitalize on the Decline in Apple Production in the EU?

11 August 2026

The harvest of Italian Franciacorta began at 4 a.m. because of the heat

11 August 2026

Pork products will be tested for meat content if customs officials have any doubts

11 August 2026

From Tuscany to Moldova: Europe’s Best Wine Restaurants Were Named

10 August 2026

Will Moldova Be Able to Capitalize on the Decline in Apple Production in the EU?

Farmers Are Being Compensated for Last Year’s Losses

10 August 2026

Moldsilva is purchasing drones

9 August 2026

Treated wastewater could become a new source of water for agriculture

9 August 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture held consultations on the Strategic Program for the Aquaculture Sector for 2026–2030

7 August 2026

Art & Culture

Moldova has begun the process of selecting a city to participate in the “European Capital of Culture” competition

The National Office for Cultural Development (ONDC) has announced a national competition to select the city that will represent the Republic of Moldova in the European competition for the title of “European Capital of Culture 2033.” Applications from cities and municipalities will be accepted until October 4, 2026.

Moldova has begun the process of selecting a city to participate in the “European Capital of Culture” competition

07 August 2026

TUM graduates represented the Moldovan School of Design at Feeric Fashion Week

04 August 2026

European writers are being asked to make room

04 August 2026

Moldova Opens Its Doors to European Cinema

30 July 2026

Moldova has begun the process of selecting a city to participate in the “European Capital of Culture” competition

A former Soviet nuclear bunker in Moldova will be converted into a contemporary art laboratory

30 July 2026

The Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi will open in December after nearly 20 years of anticipation

29 July 2026

Moldova Is Winding Down Its Cooperation with the CIS in the Field of Book Publishing

28 July 2026

The Venice Biennale Lost Its EU Grant Due to a Dispute Over Russia’s Participation

27 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence

IBM report confirms companies are moving towards an era of ‘AI CEOs’

Some 76% of the world’s largest organizations have formally introduced the position of Chief AI Officer (CAIO) in 2026.

IBM report confirms companies are moving towards an era of ‘AI CEOs’

04 May 2026

How AI can turn into billions: TiEcon 2026 captures the market turnaround

03 May 2026

IBM report confirms companies are moving towards an era of ‘AI CEOs’

Culture

Oscar organizers have banned AI-generated actors and scripts

The actors and writers who will be competing for the 99th annual Academy Awards must be human.

Oscar organizers have banned AI-generated actors and scripts

04 May 2026

Mendel Axelrod was elected Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Moldova

03 May 2026

UN says risks to journalists on Press Freedom Day

03 May 2026

Oscar organizers have banned AI-generated actors and scripts

Digitalization

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

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”

04 May 2026

Courts will be able to hold sessions online

03 May 2026

The Art of Market Manipulation by Ilon Musk

03 May 2026

Moldova and Japan strengthen digital cooperation

02 May 2026

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

Economy & Law

Consumer protection has been brought closer to EU standards

In Moldova, the “Consumer Protection” module has been launched on a pilot basis on the government’s eDemocrație platform. The project was implemented by the Agency for Electronic Governance (AGE) and Expert-Grup in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED). The module is intended to serve as a unified digital channel for interaction between consumers, businesses, and government agencies responsible for consumer protection.

Consumer protection has been brought closer to EU standards

11 August 2026

Consumer rights in e-commerce are expected to be safeguarded

11 August 2026

The thresholds for granting investment incentives will be lowered

11 August 2026

Moldova and France have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of aviation safety

10 August 2026

Consumer protection has been brought closer to EU standards

Romania has introduced new rules for importing cigarettes and alcohol from the EU

10 August 2026

The commercial agent’s right to compensation for damages will be adjusted

10 August 2026

The fee for filing a notice of commencement of trading activities will increase

10 August 2026

Businesses will be required to reopen

8 August 2026

Education

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

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

03 May 2026

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

Electricity

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

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

05 May 2026

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

Energy

At what price does Energocom purchase electricity?

In July 2026, Energocom purchased a total of 308,868 MW·h of electricity, from both domestic and imported sources, at a weighted average price of 133.86 euros/MWh.

At what price does Energocom purchase electricity?

11 August 2026

The Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant will be completely shut down on August 13

11 August 2026

Part of Odessa is without power: electricity won’t be restored anytime soon

09 August 2026

Cuiumju: Why doesn’t Energocom use options when purchasing gas?

09 August 2026

At what price does Energocom purchase electricity?

Authorities are asking people to avoid doing laundry and cleaning during rush hour

7 August 2026

Transgaz Wants to Supply U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas to Moldova

7 August 2026

A storm damaged the Balti–Dnestrovsk power line

7 August 2026

After the authorities called for energy conservation, electricity consumption rose

5 August 2026

European Integration

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission

The presidential adviser for relations with citizens in the country and the diaspora, Larisa Miculec, has been dismissed from her post on the basis of her resignation. The corresponding decree was signed by Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Friday, May 29.

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission

29 May 2026

EU launched a project to strengthen intellectual property protection for the Balkans and Moldova

21 May 2026

“Any support for Ukraine is equally support for Moldova” – Mihai Popşoi

19 May 2026

Analytical forecast models against the “unique chance” of Moldova’s EU membership

15 May 2026

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission

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

11 May 2026

Conferences, speeches, national cuisines and lots of music: how Europe Day is going on

9 May 2026

Cypriot president to visit Chisinau on May 9

8 May 2026

Kaya Callas goes to Chisinau, but will not stay for Europe Day celebrations

5 May 2026

Events

The Ministry of Defense provided details on the participation of foreign military personnel in the August 27 parade

At the military parade on August 27 at the Great National Assembly Square, color guard units from Romania, Ukraine, Lithuania, Italy, Poland, France, the Czech Republic, the United States, and other countries will be on display.

The Ministry of Defense provided details on the participation of foreign military personnel in the August 27 parade

11 August 2026

Festivals featuring carpets, pies, and wineries—at the “Produs autohton” exhibition

13 July 2026

AIPA will hold a second round of seminars on financing for farmers as part of the PSPA

13 July 2026

Moldova and India Will Explore Opportunities for Cooperation at a Business Forum

08 July 2026

The Ministry of Defense provided details on the participation of foreign military personnel in the August 27 parade

Moldova participated in a global forum on smart agriculture

3 July 2026

A handbag made from a tyrannosaurus skin failed to sell at auction

16 June 2026

CEC: Spending on online political advertising increased by 40%

16 June 2026

Moldova has started preparations for celebrating the 35th anniversary of independence

3 June 2026

Export & Import

Moldova and Austria Are Expanding Their Business Ties

Moldovan entrepreneurs are invited to participate in an economic mission to Vienna. The event will bring together representatives of the business communities of Moldova and Austria and provide opportunities for B2B meetings, finding new partners, expanding exports, and attracting investment.

Moldova and Austria Are Expanding Their Business Ties

10 August 2026

Customs officials seized a million cigarettes

10 August 2026

The Customs Service collected 847.3 million lei for the budget between August 3 and 9, 2026

10 August 2026

Moldova buys virtually no beef from Ukraine

09 August 2026

Moldova and Austria Are Expanding Their Business Ties

Agricultural exports from Ukraine could drop by more than half

8 August 2026

Tofan spoke out against restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports

6 August 2026

Over the course of a week, customs transferred nearly one billion lei to the budget

3 August 2026

The cost of shipping Ukrainian grain to the port of Constanța could rise to $60–70 per metric ton

31 July 2026

FinTech

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

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

05 May 2026

Bitcoin retargets the $80,000 mark amid rising stocks and lower oil prices due to optimism about Iran

02 May 2026

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

Gas

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Work has begun on laying pipelines for Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea, one of the European Union’s largest energy fields with estimated reserves of 100 billion cubic meters of recoverable gas.

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

06 May 2026

The EU has overpaid about €30 billion for oil and gas since the beginning of the Iran crisis

05 May 2026

Strategic gas reserves will be increased

03 May 2026

Nikushore Dan: US LNG sales in the region need serious investment

02 May 2026

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Global Economy

Kazakhstan Announces a Crypto Tax Amnesty

Astana has introduced tax incentives to encourage crypto investors to transfer their digital assets to licensed local platforms and revitalize the industry.

Kazakhstan Announces a Crypto Tax Amnesty

11 August 2026

German authorities will leave millions of people without money

10 August 2026

Trump: The U.S. Is Engaged in “Semi-Negotiations” with Iran

10 August 2026

Moldova is once again preparing its flag for seagoing vessels

10 August 2026

Kazakhstan Announces a Crypto Tax Amnesty

The Spanish labor market is filled with foreigners

9 August 2026

European natural gas storage facilities are half empty, and it’s not just because of the heat

9 August 2026

Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea over the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency

9 August 2026

Trump called Azerbaijani President Aliyev and spoke with him for 40 minutes

9 August 2026

Global Markets

Paris holds maximum house prices

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

05 May 2026

OPEC+ members to increase oil production

04 May 2026

Luxury real estate price growth in the world is declining

02 May 2026

Paris holds maximum house prices

Green Economy

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

Starting in 2027, plastic manufacturers will be required to gradually reduce the supply on the market. The supply must decrease by 5% each year. That is, by 5% in 2028, by 10% in 2029, by 15% in 2030, and by 20% in 2031.

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

19 July 2026

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

29 April 2026

Moldova prepares a base for attracting green investments within the Net-Zero Industry

28 April 2026

The year 2026: will there be new temperature records?

25 April 2026

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

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

EU tightens rules on food packaging

10 April 2026

Healthcare

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

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

04 May 2026

Maia Sandu urged citizens to study recommendations on actions in emergency situations

03 May 2026

WHO calls for reduction of coercive measures in psychiatry

02 May 2026

The fight against pandemics is on hold

02 May 2026

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Infrastructure

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

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

08 May 2026

In Moldova, the majority of housing is concentrated in rural areas

04 May 2026

Moldova’s housing stock has successfully survived the millennium milestone

02 May 2026

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

International Trade

African and Caribbean countries demand billions of dollars in reparations from Europe

The inauguration of Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Arkange Touadera on March 30, 2026 in the capital Bangui has suddenly become one of the high-profile topics of international politics.

African and Caribbean countries demand billions of dollars in reparations from Europe

04 May 2026

Bitcoin exchange rate exceeded $80,000 for the first time since late January

04 May 2026

Battle for resources: Kazakhstan drifts into the center of the US-China game

03 May 2026

For the first time in history, a member of the Japanese government makes an official visit to the Republic of Moldova

02 May 2026

African and Caribbean countries demand billions of dollars in reparations from Europe

Investments & Markets

Investors are selling off cryptocurrency and buying AI stocks. Is this the end of the Bitcoin era?

The Wall Street Journal noted that retail traders and hedge funds are selling off Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to shift their investments into stocks of companies involved in artificial intelligence. The newspaper reported on several traders who closed out their cryptocurrency positions. The publication suggests that Bitcoin’s stagnation at the $60,000 level may be linked to this capital outflow into AI.

Investors are selling off cryptocurrency and buying AI stocks. Is this the end of the Bitcoin era?

11 August 2026

A program to sell homes for €1 has been launched in Sicily

10 August 2026

Bitcoin Holds Above $65,000 Amid Inflation Data

10 August 2026

The budget for state aid schemes for investments will be increased to 4 billion lei

08 August 2026

Investors are selling off cryptocurrency and buying AI stocks. Is this the end of the Bitcoin era?

Scammers are using new schemes involving Gram and Pavel Durov’s Telegram

8 August 2026

eBay forecasts revenue above analysts’ expectations

7 August 2026

ODA is launching a new grant program for small businesses

6 August 2026

The CNPF will oversee investment companies

5 August 2026

IT Market

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

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”

04 May 2026

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

Logos Press Exclusive

A Canary in the Artificial Intelligence Coal Mine

The artificial intelligence (AI) race between the U.S. and China is accelerating at a dizzying pace. Time and again, the U.S. seems to pull ahead, but China quickly closes the gap.

A Canary in the Artificial Intelligence Coal Mine

08 August 2026

The United States is defying international law

07 August 2026

The world needs compassionate AI

06 August 2026

Trump’s new tariffs are a chance to stand up to him

04 August 2026

A Canary in the Artificial Intelligence Coal Mine

An Incredible Contraction of the EU Banking Sector

3 August 2026

The Beijing Model with the Brussels Effect

2 August 2026

Europe Plays the Violin While Rome Burns

1 August 2026

Large Language Models for Small Languages

26 July 2026

Moldova’s Economy

Moldova Business Week 2026 Will Discuss the Impact of European Integration on Business

The impact of economic integration with the European Union on the competitiveness of Moldovan companies will be one of the central themes of Moldova Business Week 2026. Representatives from government agencies, the business community, investors, financial institutions, and economic experts will discuss companies’ access to the European market, investment, exports, and adaptation to European standards.

Moldova Business Week 2026 Will Discuss the Impact of European Integration on Business

11 August 2026

Beer consumption in Moldova is on the rise

11 August 2026

Fuel prices have stabilized for a short time

11 August 2026

Decision: Water releases from the reservoir into the Dniester will be reduced again

11 August 2026

Moldova Business Week 2026 Will Discuss the Impact of European Integration on Business

Biodiversity was “given the green light” in exchange for money

11 August 2026

Air traffic is breaking records

10 August 2026

Gasoline and diesel continue to get cheaper

10 August 2026

Annual inflation slowed briefly

10 August 2026

Municipalities

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

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

04 May 2026

Six out of ten crimes are committed in an urban environment, a third in the capital city

04 May 2026

The war reminds of itself not only by dates

04 May 2026

The capital is preparing to celebrate May 9

03 May 2026

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

Point of View

Expert: The increase in bank loan rates will be modest

The draft tax policy for 2027 proposes raising the corporate income tax rate for the financial sector from 12% to 18% for the entire tax year. This proposal has drawn comments from both experts and the general public.

Expert: The increase in bank loan rates will be modest

07 August 2026

A Country Without a Common Future

04 August 2026

Expert: Sentiment in the construction industry is generally optimistic

26 July 2026

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership

13 July 2026

Expert: The increase in bank loan rates will be modest

More than 88,000 apartments and houses stand vacant in Chisinau

6 July 2026

The Prime Minister Is Stepping Down: Déjà Vu

4 July 2026

Won’t forests save the planet from overheating?

3 July 2026

Opinion: We Can’t Sacrifice Industry for the Sake of the Climate

1 July 2026

Pro Business

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

More than 20 companies and two associations of food industry manufacturers have appealed to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmocescu, asking them to review the package of proposals they have drafted. The package is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of this vital sector of the national economy. The core of the proposals is to restore a competitive environment in Moldova’s sugar market.

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

30 July 2026

A Delicious Business, or the Chocolate Story of the Bucuria Factory

27 July 2026

Regulations have been developed for the beauty industry

17 July 2026

The Head of the U.S. Mission in Moldova Visited the “Orhei-Vit” Factory

10 July 2026

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

Free training sessions for aspiring entrepreneurs are being organized in Ungheni

2 July 2026

The marginal tariff for inter-district passenger transportation services was determined

2 June 2026

Trainings for young entrepreneurs will be held in Edinets

1 June 2026

Freelancers were encouraged to participate in the survey

29 May 2026

Renewable Energy

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

In the Republic of Moldova, the country’s largest electricity storage system with a total capacity of 60 MWh was put into operation in Radeni.

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

03 May 2026

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

Retail & HoReCa

Warning—Carcinogens: ANSA Recalls Substandard Cookies

The National Food Safety Agency has announced a recall of “BATTER flavor COOKIES” from Becky’s B.V. (Netherlands) from stores. The product is packaged in round tin boxes containing 114 grams of product. The production date is 09/22/25, and the expiration date is 09/21/27. The lot number is PG22IYD.

Warning—Carcinogens: ANSA Recalls Substandard Cookies

30 July 2026

The ANSA news agency reminded businesses of consumers’ rights to information

28 July 2026

Burgers Aren’t Cheap Anymore: McDonald’s and Its Competitors Are Bringing Back Budget Menus

25 July 2026

Indicating the country of origin on food price tags in Moldova will become mandatory in August

16 July 2026

Warning—Carcinogens: ANSA Recalls Substandard Cookies

Romania’s grocery retail sector is growing, but sales are falling

12 July 2026

Parliament contracts catering services for delegations

5 July 2026

The EU has uncovered a scheme to export more than 7,000 metric tons of textile waste to Turkey

29 June 2026

Russian retail chains have stopped carrying Raffaello, Nutella, and Ferrero Rocher

29 June 2026

Social Sphere

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Polish authorities continue to negotiate with trade unions and patronages on a new minimum wage. The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection has submitted a report according to which the minimum will be 4,927 zloty (1,161 euros) from the beginning of 2027. This is significantly higher than the previously discussed amount. And it is important, as the “minimum wage” affects social benefits.

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

24 May 2026

Maternity hospitals are being closed in Moldova due to declining birth rates

04 May 2026

A direct settlement mechanism for CMTPL insurance will be introduced

03 May 2026

Genoa: court reinstates employee replaced by AI

03 May 2026

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Society

The number of high-tech medical research projects is growing in Moldova

Nearly 373,000 high-tech medical tests were performed in the first half of 2026—30,000 more than during the same period in 2025. Approximately 215 million lei from the mandatory health insurance fund were allocated to finance these studies, which is 10 million more than last year.

The number of high-tech medical research projects is growing in Moldova

11 August 2026

Teachers’ unions are threatening to stage protests

11 August 2026

An international French-language camp was held in Moldova

11 August 2026

Contingents from partner countries will take part in the military parade on August 27

10 August 2026

The number of high-tech medical research projects is growing in Moldova

Plugaru spoke out in support of women’s right to “determine their own destiny”

10 August 2026

Scholarships have been increased, but the question of the amount remains unresolved

10 August 2026

The government will transfer 70.3 million lei to local budgets to cover teachers’ salaries

9 August 2026

TV channels will be required to devote at least 10% of their airtime to European works

9 August 2026

Sport & Tourism

The solar eclipse has driven up hotel prices in Europe

The total solar eclipse is turning European hotels into a hotbed of price hikes: in some popular destinations, hotel room rates have more than doubled compared to last year. In Spain, where hundreds of thousands of tourists are preparing to arrive to witness this rare celestial event, hotels are already seeing a sharp rise in demand, while authorities are simultaneously preparing for record traffic on the roads and an increased risk of wildfires.

The solar eclipse has driven up hotel prices in Europe

11 August 2026

Funding for sports federations will change

11 August 2026

Grants for Tourism Development

10 August 2026

Eurostat: More than 60% of Romanians cannot afford a vacation

10 August 2026

The solar eclipse has driven up hotel prices in Europe

A beach in Montenegro was named the best in Europe for the summer of 2026

8 August 2026

Infantino Retains His Position as FIFA President

6 August 2026

Tourists are escaping the heat: Northern Spain has emerged as the top destination of the summer season

5 August 2026

Infantino Is Losing Control of FIFA

5 August 2026

Technology & Innovation

South Australia Establishes a Royal Commission to Study AI

The South Australian government is establishing a royal commission on artificial intelligence—an independent public inquiry designed to assess the economic, social, and political implications of the technology’s rapid development.

South Australia Establishes a Royal Commission to Study AI

11 August 2026

NVIDIA Raises $500 Billion in Capital to Develop AI Infrastructure

11 August 2026

You can report the loss of your passport or ID card online

11 August 2026

Elon Musk introduced Grok Imagine 2.0 as a tool for creating images

11 August 2026

South Australia Establishes a Royal Commission to Study AI

Survey: 73% of companies have entrusted content creation to neural networks

11 August 2026

“The Complaint Book” has been launched in digital format

10 August 2026

Moldova has the lowest spending on research and development in Europe

10 August 2026

Calls from fake numbers will be blocked

9 August 2026

Territorial Reform

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

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”.