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

Milk producers in Ukraine are in a difficult situation due to rising prices for energy and other inputs, as well as "war challenges" and new EU requirements.

28 April 2026 |

Вадим Кетрарь

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

28 April 2026 |

Татьяна Шикирлийская

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

28 April 2026 |

Дмитрий Калак

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

28 April 2026 |

Татьяна Шикирлийская

The fashion for 300km/h speeds: how F1 became the main marketing ground for brands

28 April 2026 |

Наташа Ким

Moldova’s forest fund remains in the shadows

28 April 2026 |

Ирина Коваленко

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

28 April 2026 |

Наташа Ким

International “school of leaders” opened in Chisinau

28 April 2026 |

Ирина Коваленко

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Politics & Economy

International multi-strategy: Moldova exchanges two ISS officers

The Republic of Moldova has released and returned home two citizens arrested in Russia. Both are employees of the Information and Security Service (ISS). Their release was made possible through an international exchange.

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

Germany’s conservatives demand the elimination of Brussels’ “machine”

27 April 2026

International multi-strategy: Moldova exchanges two ISS officers

Banks & Finance

More companies will have the right to submit simplified reports

The financial thresholds for classifying an enterprise as micro, small, medium and large will increase from January 1, 2027. They will be adjusted by 25% and rounded up for inflation.

More companies will have the right to submit simplified reports

28 April 2026

Moldova to change financial thresholds for SMEs

28 April 2026

Dollar falls in anticipation of shifts

27 April 2026

More companies will have the right to submit simplified reports

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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

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

The implementation of projects within the framework of European Territorial Cooperation Groups (ETCGs) will be possible only with the approval of the government. Local authorities will not be able to make such decisions on their own. This was stated by the vice-chairman of the parliamentary commission for public administration and regional development, Larisa Volokh.

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

28 April 2026

Aventura Park is up for auction

27 April 2026

Strong winds hit Moldova: blackouts and falling trees are recorded all over the country

26 April 2026

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

Agribusiness & Winemaking

Dimitri Caramalac: the way of Moldovan grapes to the EU market starts with GLOBALG.A.P.

In the south of the Republic of Moldova, where water and agro-technologies make the difference between an ordinary fruit harvest and competitive products, Dimitri Caramalac has built step by step a family business for the production of quality table grapes. In 2025, thanks to investments in certification according to the GLOBALG.A.P. international standard, Caramalac Agro SRL intends to actively enter the European Union market.

Dimitri Caramalac: the way of Moldovan grapes to the EU market starts with GLOBALG.A.P.

28 April 2026

Ukrainian nut growers risked to plant the northernmost almond orchard

27 April 2026

No records are expected on the honey market

26 April 2026

Dimitri Caramalac: the way of Moldovan grapes to the EU market starts with GLOBALG.A.P.

Art & Culture

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

The decision was announced just weeks before the opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition, which starts on May 9. Five members of the jury said they would not shortlist participants from countries whose leaders are under investigation by the International Criminal Court. Although no specific countries are named in the document, the wording directly affects Russia and Israel.

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

“Catzilla” at the airport: an eight-meter cat that comes alive when touched

18 April 2026

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

Economy & Law

AI and copyright: who is the creator today?

In the age of artificial intelligence, the question of who the author is and whether a book will survive takes on new significance. The line between creator and tool is becoming increasingly blurred.

AI and copyright: who is the creator today?

27 April 2026

AGEPI: success in business and sport must be protected

26 April 2026

The rules for detectives will be tightened

25 April 2026

AI and copyright: who is the creator today?

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Energy

Gasoline will become cheaper, diesel fuel will become more expensive

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new fuel price caps that will be in effect tomorrow, April 29.

Gasoline will become cheaper, diesel fuel will become more expensive

28 April 2026

Electricity prices in Europe collapse due to record solar generation

27 April 2026

Imports of wind turbines and batteries for energy storage to be exempted from duties

27 April 2026

Gasoline will become cheaper, diesel fuel will become more expensive

European Integration

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

From April 28, 2014 to April 20, 2026, more than 2.7 million Moldovans took advantage of the visa-free regime for short-term travel to the Schengen area, making almost 21 million trips to the EU in these 12 years.

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

“Small enterprises with medium capitalization” will be allocated to a new category

28 April 2026

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

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

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

On April 28, the Moldovan Customs Service hosted an offline discussion on the implementation of the Single Customs Window, as well as the development of the necessary measures for the transposition of Regulation (EU) 2022/2399 on environmental protection related to the European Union Single Window for Customs.

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

28 April 2026

Customs collected more than 835 mln lei to the budget during the week

27 April 2026

Moldovan Customs explores best practices in identifying dual-use goods

26 April 2026

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

Global Economy

World ranking of coal consumers. Who is in the leading group?

In a fresh global ranking of the largest coal consumers, the leading tandem is China and India. These two countries together account for almost 70% of global coal consumption. The Chinese share is 55.8%

World ranking of coal consumers. Who is in the leading group?

28 April 2026

Consumer sentiment in Europe is declining: no time for big purchases…

28 April 2026

Oil price beneficiary currencies are not petrodollars

28 April 2026

World ranking of coal consumers. Who is in the leading group?

Green Economy

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

The Republic of Moldova is developing legislative changes aimed at modernizing investment policy and attracting environmentally sustainable technologies to the country’s economy. It is about the implementation of the European Net-Zero Industry approach, focused on the development of a zero-emission industry.

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

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

22 April 2026

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

Investments & Markets

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

In the first quarter of 2026, Ukraine’s agriculture became one of the most “sagging” sectors in terms of the number of new company registrations. During this period, 360 new businesses were registered in the industry – this is 24% less than in the past. This is reported by YC Market.

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

The volume of investments in free economic zones exceeded $1 bln

26 April 2026

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

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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

Moldova wants to move from consuming technology to building its own AI

Moldova will have a national program in the field of artificial intelligence and data management for 2026-2030. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization announced the launch of the development of the relevant draft government decree.

Moldova wants to move from consuming technology to building its own AI

28 April 2026

Diesel fuel prices have risen sharply

27 April 2026

Almost 130 million lei will be allocated to fight against natural disasters

27 April 2026

Moldova wants to move from consuming technology to building its own AI

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

Retail under pressure: attracting customers is getting more expensive

Global apparel brands are faced with the fact that they now have to pay more for the customer. This is a direct factor that is changing the marketing budgets of companies around the world.

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

Restaurant and café closures are on the rise in France

19 April 2026

Retail under pressure: attracting customers is getting more expensive

Society

338.8 million lei will be invested in nurseries

The authorities are expanding the network of state nurseries. The government approved the results of the competitive selection of a relevant national program worth 338.8 million lei.

338.8 million lei will be invested in nurseries

28 April 2026

“Patient Voice” – a new online platform where you can talk about your concerns

28 April 2026

Maia Sandu appointed advisor for relations with religious cults

28 April 2026

338.8 million lei will be invested in nurseries

Sport & Tourism

Chisinau Half Marathon: willpower against wind power

Despite the strong wind on Sunday, April 26, the traditional half-marathon took place in Chisinau, bringing together thousands of participants from all over the country and abroad.

Chisinau Half Marathon: willpower against wind power

28 April 2026

A couple from Moldova won the European Championship in sport dancing

27 April 2026

In Gagauzia through the court disputes the prize money for the European champion

27 April 2026

Chisinau Half Marathon: willpower against wind power

Technology & Innovation

Elite Tech for Impact Summit 2026 in Tokyo: important decisions behind closed doors

In a succession of various forums in the field of artificial intelligence and technology that take place around the world, the Tech for Impact Summit held in Tokyo attracts special attention every year. This year, it was held on April 26 in Tokyo and brought together more than 100 prominent speakers from politics, technology and business from 57 countries.