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Department of Energy promotes exchange trading

The development of a functional and liquid wholesale market implies a gradual redirection of locally produced electricity volumes to organized markets, especially from renewable sources. This is important for the establishment of a competitive and transparent pricing mechanism, given that reliance on bilateral contracts and a limited number of counterparties limit market efficiency.

Today, 13:55 |

Дмитрий Калак

Yerevan to host ‘historic’ EU-Armenia summit

Today, 21:01 |

Светлана Руденко

Moldova is in the top 20 in terms of IMF debt to GDP ratio

Today, 20:48 |

Дмитрий Калак

Investments in a new border crossing point on the border with Romania will exceed 30 million euros

Today, 20:33 |

Светлана Руденко

Elon Musk has stepped up his criticism of OpenAI without a single word

Today, 20:16 |

Дмитрий Калак

Moldova has established diplomatic relations with Seychelles

Today, 20:03 |

Игорь Фомин

Dreams are not random: scientists have found out what their content depends on

Today, 19:51 |

Наташа Ким

Bucharest subway fare hike postponed for 60 days

Today, 19:46 |

Дмитрий Калак

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Top News

Stagflation of the sugar market in Moldova: both shortages and price increases are possible

For some Moldovan farmers, the sowing campaign-2026 is just beginning. And for Moldovan sugar beet growers, it should have already ended. But the sowing of sugar beet has been delayed. Visions for its harvest and domestic sugar production are vague. The situation with sugar import is close to scandalous. But let’s talk about everything in order.

Stagflation of the sugar market in Moldova: both shortages and price increases are possible

Today, 11:33

Real estate market as a mirror of Moldova’s economy

27 April 2026

Adidas Breaks the Market: Factory Store as a New Driver of Moldovan Retailing

27 April 2026

Stagflation of the sugar market in Moldova: both shortages and price increases are possible

Politics & Economy

UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday, April 28. its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a major blow to groups of oil-exporting countries and Saudi Arabia amid an ongoing war with Iran.

UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

28 April 2026

International multi-strategy: Moldova exchanges two ISS officers

28 April 2026

NYT: Trump unhappy with Iran’s proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz

28 April 2026

UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

Banks & Finance

Last days of tax payment by individuals for 2025 replenishes the budget

According to the operative data of the State Tax Service, the state budget revenues, administered by the agency, amounted to about 2.3 billion lei in the period from April 21 to April 24, 2026.

Last days of tax payment by individuals for 2025 replenishes the budget

Today, 17:27

More than half of enterprises received VAT refunds without inspection

Today, 11:07

Transparency of ownership of payment companies raised questions for the legislator

Today, 09:31

Last days of tax payment by individuals for 2025 replenishes the budget

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Business & Companies

Palantir breaks boundaries: from data analytics to street fashion

The American company Palantir Technologies, known for its software solutions for data analysis and cooperation with government agencies, has unexpectedly found itself at the center of a fashionable discussion. The occasion was the presentation of a branded “lightweight work jacket” published in social network X by Eliano A. Yunes, head of the company’s strategic communications department.

Palantir breaks boundaries: from data analytics to street fashion

27 April 2026

Instructions for filling in sick leave are no longer valid

25 April 2026

Tulip – 3 business incubator for young people launched

24 April 2026

Palantir breaks boundaries: from data analytics to street fashion

City & Regions

How the composition of the Chisinau municipality will change as a result of the reform

The process of merging the mayoralties does not affect the status of Chisinau. This clarification was made by Alexei Buzu, Secretary General of the Government. The statement was made in response to the assumptions of the mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban, about possible changes in the boundaries of the municipality, voiced yesterday during a meeting of municipal services.

How the composition of the Chisinau municipality will change as a result of the reform

28 April 2026

“Heat islands” in the city: their impact on comfort and health

28 April 2026

Local authorities will not be able to make their own decisions on European Territorial Cooperation Group projects

28 April 2026

How the composition of the Chisinau municipality will change as a result of the reform

Agribusiness & Winemaking

Ukraine’s horticulture lost half of its stone fruit crop due to frosts

Spring frosts in Ukraine resulted in the loss of about 50% of the crop of early stone trees. For this reason, apricots and cherries may rise in price by 30-50%.

Ukraine’s horticulture lost half of its stone fruit crop due to frosts

Today, 17:46

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the mechanism of partial compensation of excise tax for agrarians

Today, 17:08

Problems of Ukraine’s dairy business: “challenges of war” and European integration

28 April 2026

Ukraine’s horticulture lost half of its stone fruit crop due to frosts

Art & Culture

Politics vs art: the high-profile conflict over the Venice Biennale gathers momentum

Israel has accused the Venice Biennale jury of politicizing art following their decision not to consider pavilions from countries facing International Criminal Court charges.

Politics vs art: the high-profile conflict over the Venice Biennale gathers momentum

Today, 18:29

Scandal at the Venice Biennale: Russia and Israel deprived of a chance for the Golden Lion

24 April 2026

Scandal erupts: Nancy Sinatra accused Trump of ‘sacrilege’

21 April 2026

Politics vs art: the high-profile conflict over the Venice Biennale gathers momentum

Economy & Law

Parliament will consider a bill on the possibility of extending the state of emergency to 90 days

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova will consider a draft law that envisages a change in the procedure of the state of emergency (state of emergency). The initiative envisages that the state of emergency will no longer be fixed at 60 days and will be able to last from 30 to 90 days, depending on the assessment of risk indicators.

Parliament will consider a bill on the possibility of extending the state of emergency to 90 days

Today, 12:58

Moldova’s forest fund remains in the shadows

28 April 2026

AI and copyright: who is the creator today?

27 April 2026

Parliament will consider a bill on the possibility of extending the state of emergency to 90 days

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Energy

PAS: “A tax cut would only help those with more powerful engines.”

Proposals to reduce VAT and excise duties on fuel, put forward by the opposition, were criticized by the PAS parliamentary majority in the Commission on Economy, Budget and Finance. The authorities cite possible losses for the budget and economic risks.

PAS: “A tax cut would only help those with more powerful engines.”

Today, 16:38

The authorities have learned lessons from the crises: what does the parliament propose?

Today, 14:29

Department of Energy promotes exchange trading

Today, 13:55

PAS: “A tax cut would only help those with more powerful engines.”

European Integration

Energy crisis: state aid in the EU and Moldova

EU expands subsidies for businesses affected by rising fuel prices. The European Commission has allowed EU countries to increase state subsidies for businesses to cover part of the additional costs of fuel and fertilizers.

Energy crisis: state aid in the EU and Moldova

Today, 15:24

More than 2.7 million Moldovan citizens benefited from visa-free regime with the EU

28 April 2026

Alexandru Munteanu: Moldova is ready to share experience of European integration with Bosnia and Herzegovina

28 April 2026

Energy crisis: state aid in the EU and Moldova

Events

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu will pay a working visit to Dubrovnik, Croatia, where he will participate in the 11th summit of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI). In parallel with the official program, closed sessions will be held with the participation of a limited number of investors and key decision makers from the region and beyond.

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

27 April 2026

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

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

Export & Import

Moldova increased grain exports in March – this is already a trend

February 2026 showed that the Moldovan grain market does not freeze in the off-season, but works due to stable stocks and long-term contracts. At that time, more than 112 thousand tons (worth more than 431 million lei) were shipped. These are high indicators for a “quiet” month. March answered the main question: was February an exception or is it a trend? The answer is that it is a trend, and with high dynamics.

Moldova increased grain exports in March – this is already a trend

Today, 18:48

Radu Vrabie: Our goal is to create a modern, predictable and digitalized customs service

Today, 08:00

“Single Customs Window” is being prepared for implementation in Moldova

28 April 2026

Moldova increased grain exports in March – this is already a trend

Global Economy

The World Bank has assessed the consequences of a protracted war with Iran

A prolonged war or more severe oil supply disruptions could push Brent crude prices to $115 a barrel in 2026, with oversupply not returning until 2027, the bank said in its latest commodity markets forecast.

The World Bank has assessed the consequences of a protracted war with Iran

Today, 12:36

Trump called for preparations for a prolonged blockade of Iran

Today, 10:04

Repealing Trump’s ‘tariffs’ would increase U.S. budget deficit by $1.1 trillion

28 April 2026

The World Bank has assessed the consequences of a protracted war with Iran

Green Economy

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova now has a roadmap, a GIS database and a set of technical tools to bring the Emerald Network in line with Natura 2000 standards, developed under the first LIFE project implemented in the country.

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

Today, 08:35

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

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

Investments & Markets

Vinted valued at €8bn after €880m secondary deal

Clothing resale platform Vinted has completed a large-scale secondary transaction worth €880 million, bringing the company’s market valuation to €8 billion. Demand for the offering significantly exceeded supply, which was one of the key signals of high interest of institutional investors in the company’s business.

Vinted valued at €8bn after €880m secondary deal

28 April 2026

There is little “fresh blood” in Ukraine’s agri-food business. Where is there more of it?

27 April 2026

Ocean Fish and Aquatir Caviar came out to the seafood fair in Barcelona

26 April 2026

Vinted valued at €8bn after €880m secondary deal

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Rules for everyone else

SANTIAGO – For decades, global power has come from Europe and the United States. At least that’s what I thought when I first set foot in the Northern Hemisphere as a graduate student at Cambridge University. But the management of Chile’s international economic relations under former President Gabriel Boric has shown how much power the Global South can wield if it so chooses.

Rules for everyone else

25 April 2026

Whether she is ready for it or not, Europe’s post-American future has already arrived

25 April 2026

A new type of democratic transition

12 April 2026

Rules for everyone else

Moldova’s Economy

The cost of final products is proposed to be reduced with the help of the customs regime

As an effective tool to support the economic environment and reduce the final cost of goods, the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization promotes the use of a final destination customs regime. This measure allows the application of preferential tariff treatment to certain imported goods, provided that they are used for specific economic purposes.

The cost of final products is proposed to be reduced with the help of the customs regime

Today, 15:02

Fuel prices: the balance has been reached

Today, 14:14

The minimum wage threshold for foreign workers will be 50% of the average wage in the economy

Today, 12:06

The cost of final products is proposed to be reduced with the help of the customs regime

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

Unexpected start to the year: Coca-Cola posted a rise in profits

Coca-Cola, one of the world’s largest beverage makers, started 2026 with results above market expectations, raising its full-year profit forecast. Against this backdrop, the company’s shares rose more than 2% in pre-market (before the start of main trading).

Unexpected start to the year: Coca-Cola posted a rise in profits

28 April 2026

Retail under pressure: attracting customers is getting more expensive

26 April 2026

A Japanese doctor opened a store in Moldova where he sells onigiri

20 April 2026

Unexpected start to the year: Coca-Cola posted a rise in profits

Society

Victory parade to be held in Moscow: Defense Ministry reveals format

Russia will hold a military Victory Parade on Red Square on May 9 to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War.

Victory parade to be held in Moscow: Defense Ministry reveals format

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Changing profession after 30: how to start a new career without risk

Today, 16:50

European Parliament calls for criminalization of non-consensual sex

Today, 13:47

Victory parade to be held in Moscow: Defense Ministry reveals format

Sport & Tourism

The records and beauty of the first Champions League semi-final in Paris

The first Champions League semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich gave soccer fans an amazing game and a hail of goals. The match took place on the evening of April 28 in Paris.