On the initiative of the National Crisis Management Center and in accordance with the appeal of the Ministry of Energy and the National Energy Regulatory Agency, the government imposed a 60-day high alert regime in the energy sector.
Moldova has introduced a high alert regime in the energy sector
Romania is taking a decisive step towards becoming a logistics leader in Southeast Europe.
Romanian senator: purchase of Giurgiulesti port turns Galati into a strategic hub
The government planned to increase by 21% the amount of subsidies granted to employers for creating jobs for persons with disabilities. Currently, the amount of state support can vary from 1000 lei to 6000 lei per month per employee. After the increase, the subsidies will range from 1210 lei to 7260 lei per month.
Subsidies for employment of disabled people will be increased by 21%
The euro area labor market showed modest improvement in January 2026. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to a record low of 6.1%, down from 6.2% in December 2025 and 6.3% a year earlier.
Unemployment in the euro zone fell to a record low
Through this program, financial support is provided to improve the energy efficiency of houses. It can cover up to 50% of the investment, but not more than 200 thousand lei. The support is provided within the new round of the state program “Green House”, which has a budget of about 200 million lei. The result will be comfort in the house, real energy savings and lower energy bills.
One thousand families will be able to insulate their homes under the Green House program
According to the preliminary estimate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA), about 430-440 thousand hectares of winter crops have been sown for the harvest-2026 in Moldova, which is about 15-20% less than in the previous season. The situation with cereals is worse, in particular, sowing of winter wheat is unlikely to exceed 300 thousand ha (in 2024 – 351 thousand ha).
Winter crops survived the winter quite well, but the energy crisis may spoil everything
The city of St. Petersberg (Florida) is preparing one of the largest renovations in the history of the museum dedicated to the works of Salvador Dali. The management of the institution announced a $65 million expansion project, which is scheduled to be completed by 2028. The new stage of the museum’s development should transform it from a traditional exhibition space into a modern center of digital and immersive art.
The Dalí Museum will be different: artificial intelligence and augmented reality will change art forever
At the March 5 parliamentary session, an amendment was passed by PAS votes, according to which the members of the Commission for the Vetting of Prosecutors are appointed by at least 51 votes of deputies. Previously, this required a minimum of 61 votes. The amendment was necessary because last time the majority faction did not have enough votes to appoint Herman von Hebel, a Dutch citizen, to the commission.
Parliament has experienced “Spanish shame”
China imposes temporary restrictions on exports of diesel fuel and gasoline to meet domestic needs amid regional instability. Countries in the region are trying to find alternative sources, in particular, increasing interest in Kazakh oil.
China suspends oil exports
On the evening of March 4, at a dinner in Brussels, EU ambassadors told the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, that they did not support the EC’s idea of Ukraine’s accelerated membership in the EU and urged the commission to present “more realistic” plans.
“Wild ideas” of enlargement are rocking the EU. How will this affect Moldova?
The Youth Capital Program is celebrating its 15th anniversary. In 2026, the winner of the competition was the municipality of Balti. This year’s budget is a record 4 million lei. It will include an extensive calendar of events dedicated to young people.
“Youth Capital 2026” will receive 4 million lei
Tehran’s decision has already taken effect and will remain in force until further instruction from the government. The authorities explain the temporary suspension of external agro-food shipments as “preventive measures to prevent possible shortages and price increases in basic consumer goods”. Some countries in the region have already expressed concern in this regard.
Iran has banned food exports
The Katko uranium mining joint venture, whose shareholders are France’s Orano (51%) and Kazatomprom (49%), significantly increased production last year. For the French co-owner, the enterprise has become a key foreign asset in 2025.
Kazakh asset of the French nuclear company increased production
Within the project “Promoting Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova”, implemented by UNDP, Voluntary Waste Collection Centers will be built in Calarasi, Ungheni and Leova. The costs of construction and commissioning of the centers are covered by the European Union. The total cost of investments is estimated at 1.8 million euros.
3 centers for voluntary waste collection will be established with EU money
US President Donald Trump’s son Eric criticized greedy bankers fighting co-stablecoins that benefit ordinary people.
Eric Trump criticized greedy bankers fighting co-stablecoins
In 2000, Robert Mugabe, the former dictator of Zimbabwe, won the top prize in the country’s national lottery. He won for a simple reason: because he could. Once you have destroyed the institutions that limit your power (during Mugabe’s 37 years in power, he did), you can rule for personal enrichment, personal greatness, or just for personal entertainment. What better way to show unlimited power than by demonstratively turning the existing system of rules into a farce? The damage such actions can do to norms and institutions is part of the intent.
War with Iran and war with Anthropic
Fuel prices are rising in Moldova. But this has nothing to do with the events in the Middle East.
Fuel is becoming more expensive in Moldova
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
The General Assembly of the Association of Exporters and Importers of Grain and Agrofood Products Agrocereale has extended the mandate of the current director Iurie Rizhi for 2026. Nina Telyagă was elected as chairman of the Administrative Council of the organization, a position previously held by Tatiana Onofrei, Logos Press reported.
The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership
The European Union is canceling duty-free imports of goods worth up to 150 euros, which will directly affect parcels from Asian marketplaces including AliExpress, Temu and Shein, according to Logos Press.
AliExpress and Temu become more expensive: EU abolishes duty-free imports
In 2026, 76 million lei is allocated from the state budget for the rehabilitation of veterans’ health in sanatoriums. The National Social Insurance Fund distributes health resort treatment vouchers through the territorial social insurance funds.
76 million lei is envisaged for sanatorium treatment of veterans in 2026
A flight from Dubai to Chisinau on March 5 brought 82 Moldovan tourists to Chisinau, Logos Press reported citing a report by the Foreign Ministry.
First Moldovan tourists evacuated from UAE
OpenAI is developing its own platform for storing and managing source code, which could become a direct competitor to GitHub, the largest service for developers owned by Microsoft.
OpenAI is preparing to revolutionize the developer platform market
