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The European e-cigarette market is now at the peak of growth, but almost half of the turnover is out of state control. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of a new international study on the structure of the illegal vape market in Europe, presented at a press conference by experts from Fraunhofer IIS and MRU GmbH (Germany).

Every second vape is illegal: EU loses 6.6 billion euros

Every second vape is illegal: EU loses 6.6 billion euros

18 March 2026

According to forecasts, by 2040, every fourth Moldovan citizen will be over 65 years old. And only a third of families planning to have a child in the next three years were able to realize this plan. Moldova’s demographic and economic sustainability was discussed during the public dialog “Invisible Human Capital Accelerators for Demographic Sustainability”.

Employment of women with children increased from 34% to 40% in 5 years

Employment of women with children increased from 34% to 40% in 5 years

Today, 11:09

The National Financial Market Commission (NFMC) has launched an online DAE (effective annual interest rate) calculator to help consumers objectively assess the cost of loans.

Consumers got a DAE calculator

Consumers got a DAE calculator

Today, 11:45
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US department store chain Saks Global has received an additional $300 million in financing, marking an important step in its financial recovery. The funds are part of a larger $1.75 billion package of support generated through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US. At the same time, the company’s shareholders approved a five-year growth strategy aimed at returning the business to sustainable profitability.

Saks Global is preparing a reorganization plan after closing part of the retail chain

Saks Global is preparing a reorganization plan after closing part of the retail chain

18 March 2026

Almost 75% of buildings in Moldova were commissioned before 2005 and built without modern energy efficiency standards. By 2050, the authorities plan to reduce consumption in the residential sector by 40.8%, and by 2030 to reduce energy consumption to 2.8 million tons of oil equivalent (or 3 million tons of primary energy).

Three quarters of all buildings in Moldova commissioned before 2005

Three quarters of all buildings in Moldova commissioned before 2005

18 March 2026

The winners of the 98th Academy Awards were announced in Los Angeles. The main triumphants of the evening were “Battle Beyond the Battle” and “Sinners”, who shared the key awards between them.

Oscars 2026: full list of winners and nominees

Oscars 2026: full list of winners and nominees

16 March 2026

Employees of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova, led by prosecutors of the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), seized more than 130 smuggled cars, most of which came from the European Union.

Customs officers seized more than 130 smuggled cars

Customs officers seized more than 130 smuggled cars

Today, 08:00
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The norm of the minimum stock of gasoline in Moldova is reduced from 8,000 tons to 5,000 tons. At the same time, the retail sale of diesel in consumer containers is limited to 20 liters per purchase. These measures are taken by the government in order to optimize the use of storage capacity and avoid blocking stocks.

Limit on retail sale of diesel in containers introduced

Limit on retail sale of diesel in containers introduced

18 March 2026

From April 10, 2026, the automated entry/exit system EES (Entry/Exit System) will be fully operational in the Schengen area, abolishing stamps in passports. Citizens of non-EU countries will now be asked for biometric data: face (photo) and fingerprints when crossing the border.

The new EU entry rules will be in place as early as April

The new EU entry rules will be in place as early as April

18 March 2026

The assessment of the functioning of the Black Sea corridor to Ukrainian ports as a vital economic line will be one of the topics of the international Conference on Security in the Black Sea Region to be held in Chisinau.

Chisinau to discuss the work of the Black Sea corridor to Ukrainian ports

Chisinau to discuss the work of the Black Sea corridor to Ukrainian ports

14 March 2026

Swiss watch exports showed strong growth in February 2026, reinforcing the signal of recovering demand for luxury goods. According to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, shipments abroad increased by 9.2% year-on-year to CHF 2.168 billion, compared to a 3.6% decline a month earlier.

Swiss watch exports up 9.2% in February

Swiss watch exports up 9.2% in February

Today, 11:26

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “blow up everything” in Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran attacks Qatari gas fields again.

Trump has vowed to blow up Iran’s largest gas field

Trump has vowed to blow up Iran’s largest gas field

Today, 11:02

Under the new regulations, local authorities will be obliged to identify ragweed-contaminated areas, map out ragweed hotspots and potential areas of spread, and coordinate with owners to eradicate this invasive plant. At the national level, public institutions in the fields of agriculture, environment and health will be responsible for informing and controlling ragweed control campaigns.

The Moldovan government updated measures to prevent the spread and control ragweed

The Moldovan government updated measures to prevent the spread and control ragweed

18 March 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, first imposed last April and continually modified since then, have failed to start a global trade war. Instead of retaliating against the US, much of the world effectively capitulated. This response was often seen as political weakness, especially in Europe. However, it was based on sound economic logic.

The wisdom of Europe’s “great surrender”

The wisdom of Europe’s “great surrender”

15 March 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 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”

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

09 March 2026

Louis Vuitton has unveiled a limited edition Sac Œuf Jaune product for Easter 2026 – an edible interpretation of the brand’s signature bag. The product was designed in collaboration with French chocolatier Maxime Frederic and is part of the La Collection de Pâques 2026 holiday collection, available in Paris.

Louis Vuitton is testing a gastronomic segment with a €250 product

Louis Vuitton is testing a gastronomic segment with a €250 product

18 March 2026

The High-Level Conference on Social Rights “European Social Charter” identified, among a number of other challenges to the social protection of citizens, a particularly acute problem – limited access to housing, which directly affects the social protection and dignity of people.

Affordable housing crisis and digital transformation among top challenges for social rights

Affordable housing crisis and digital transformation among top challenges for social rights

Today, 11:52

Former world number one, Romanian Simona Halep and Argentine tennis player Juan Manuel del Potro, ranked third in the ATP ranking, will play an exhibition match in Chisinau on May 23, Logos Press reports.

The leading world racquets of the past years will come to Chisinau

The leading world racquets of the past years will come to Chisinau

18 March 2026
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