European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is facing a vote of no confidence over Pfizergate, the scandal surrounding the EU’s purchases of coronavirus vaccines during the pandemic.
Ursula von der Leyen faces impeachment.
During the first stage of the “Europe is Near” program, 132 projects worth 628 million lei were selected, according to Logos Press.
“Europe is Near” launches 132 projects
On July 1, the State Tax Service presented certificates of trust to representatives of the 100 best taxpayers in the country, – reports Logos press.
Certificates of confidence for tax payment
In the coming weeks, 15 small apartment buildings from different regions of Moldova will receive a free energy audit, on the basis of which they will subsequently be able to carry out energy rehabilitation of their homes, according to Logos Press.
Energy efficiency projects to be tested on small apartment buildings
The Forța Fermierilor Association does not agree with the decision of the Government of the Republic of Moldova to “liquidate the Agency for Development and Modernization of Agriculture ADMA by transforming it into a commercial microfinance institution,” Logos Press reports.
Forța Fermierilor speaks out in defense of ADMA
Moldova may have a new holiday – National Fathers’ Day, which will be celebrated on the last Sunday of June.
Fathers will have their own holiday
The sensational news about the freezing of Topaz JSC’s accounts and assets raised many questions and speculations due to the fact that some people perceived (intentionally or unknowingly) the actions of the State Tax Service as part of the struggle for control over the company between the old and new owners, according to Logos Press.
Why is the SIB interested in Topaz JSC?
The Republic of Moldova has begun bilateral screening with the EU on Section 27, ‘Environment and Climate Change,’ one of the most complex areas in terms of harmonising local and European legislation, according to Logos Press.
Moldova has begun screening with the EU on the environment
More than 300 experts from 50 countries are taking part in the Congress of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), which opened on June 16 in Chisinau, – reports Logos Press.
The 46th Congress of the International Grape and Wine Organization opened in Chisinau
Moldovan producers have doubled live animal exports in 2024 compared to the previous year,” Logos Press reported.
Exports of live animals doubled
Ulrich Schmitt, a German citizen, will succeed Inguna Dobroja as Country Manager of the World Bank Group in Moldova from July 1, 2025, – reports Logos Press.
Ulrich Schmitt to head the WB office in Moldova
On Sunday, the share of electricity from domestic renewable sources (photovoltaic, wind and hydro) in total electricity consumption in Moldova exceeded 48%, Logos Press reports, citing the Ministry of Energy.
Renewable energy sets records
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has appointed SRL Operatorul Pieței de Energie M (OPEM) as the designated electricity market operator (OPEED) responsible for the international interconnection of the day-ahead market (DAM) and the intra-day market (IPM) by its decision of June 30, Logos Press reported.
A Romanian company will be responsible for the international interconnection of Moldova’s electricity market
During the first four months of 2025, 56 Norwegian citizens debated how Norway’s vast oil wealth can best serve current and future generations – at home and abroad. Unlike traditional decision-making methods, where elected officials and experts determine policy, the so-called Commission for the Future (the second such assembly in Norwegian history) allowed ordinary citizens, selected through a representative and knowledgeable process, to make recommendations in informed discussions.
Norway’s responsibility to future generations
The low level of utilization of external loans for the implementation of investment projects continues to be a major problem. Having conducted an audit of public debt management, the Accounting Chamber noted underutilization of credit resources in the fulfillment of debt repayment obligations. Thus, for 12 projects with a low level of utilization, the state nevertheless paid interest and commissions in the amount of about 4.6 million euros.
Unused loans have to be paid back too
More than 100 entrepreneurs received grants totalling 48.6 million lei from the Organisation for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA), according to Logos Press.
ODA distributed 170 million lei in six months
The Hungarian company AutoWallis, one of the major regional automotive service providers, together with the Portuguese company Caetano Group, have signed an agreement with the automaker for the official distribution of the Nissan brand in Romania and Moldova, – reports Logos Press.
AutoWallis Caetano became the official distributor of Nissan in Moldova
In the first quarter of 2025, the country’s labor force significantly decreased, amounting to 807.9 thousand active workers, which is 9.9% less than in the same period of 2024, Logos Press reports.
The labor force decreased in the first quarter
At the European Youth Championship in Olympic Wrestling (U-15) in Caorle, Italy, Moldovan athlete Margarita Lisita won a bronze medal in the weight category up to 58 kg, – Logos Press reports.
Margarita Lisita brought Moldova bronze in wrestling
Researchers from the National Institute of Applied Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine received three gold and one silver medals at the traditional Inventica-2025 International Inventory Exhibition, according to Logos Press.
Moldovan innovations recognised at Inventica-2025
