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Important events

The electronic health record will consolidate healthcare information resources
The Ministry of Health is developing a unified digital platform called “Electronic Medical Record.” The system will consolidate existing databases, facilitate the rapid exchange of information between agencies, and provide immediate access to up-to-date patient medical records.
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Business & Companies

European retailers are raising prices due to the conflict in the Middle East

European retailers are warning of rising prices and weakening demand due to the protracted conflict in the Middle East. The situation is having a significant impact on fuel prices, logistics, and consumer sentiment.

European retailers are raising prices due to the conflict in the Middle East

European retailers are raising prices due to the conflict in the Middle East
Today, 12:03

Cannes Will Name Europe’s Best Marketing Director for the First Time
19 June 2026

Volkswagen will cut 50,000 jobs
19 June 2026

The EBRD is commissioning a market study on green certification for small and medium-sized enterprises in Moldova
18 June 2026

European retailers are raising prices due to the conflict in the Middle East
Businesses Will Receive Financial Education

18 June 2026
SmadShop.md: More than just delivery!

18 June 2026
The government is promoting e-commerce

17 June 2026
Netflix Lost Out to Fox in a $22 Billion Deal

16 June 2026

Top News

The Venice Commission Has Pointed Out the Risks of Moldova’s Judicial Vetting Reform

Experts from the Council of Europe acknowledged the need to strengthen the integrity of the judicial system, but called for a clear distinction between the routine evaluation of judges and the vetting process

The Venice Commission Has Pointed Out the Risks of Moldova’s Judicial Vetting Reform

The Venice Commission Has Pointed Out the Risks of Moldova’s Judicial Vetting Reform
17 June 2026

AI content in Europe will be subject to mandatory transparency rules starting in August
16 June 2026

Sugar prices in Moldova are bound to rise
10 June 2026

Quo vadis, Moldova?
09 June 2026

The Venice Commission Has Pointed Out the Risks of Moldova’s Judicial Vetting Reform
18 years of iute Moldova: from a bold idea to a reliable financial partner for hundreds of thousands of people

5 June 2026
Moldova’s apple business: structural changes are coming

28 May 2026
The downturn in the construction market and the necessary solutions

26 May 2026
Deposit packaging system: business requires transparency before startup

11 May 2026

Politics & Economy

Zelenskyy returned Poland’s highest order, the Order of the White Eagle, by mail

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had returned the Order of the White Eagle—the country’s highest state award, which had been stripped from him by Polish leader Karol Navrotsky—to Poland.

Zelenskyy returned Poland’s highest order, the Order of the White Eagle, by mail

Zelenskyy returned Poland’s highest order, the Order of the White Eagle, by mail
20 June 2026

The EU will allocate 3.5 billion euros to Latvia for security
20 June 2026

Trump Insulted the Italian Prime Minister
20 June 2026

EU Enlargement—Accession Without Acceleration
20 June 2026

Zelenskyy returned Poland’s highest order, the Order of the White Eagle, by mail
Zelenskyy issued an ultimatum to Lukashenko

20 June 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture has opened the seventh round of applications for direct payments to livestock farmers

19 June 2026
Why Did the U.S. and Iran Call Off the Peace Talks in Switzerland?

19 June 2026
London will supply Ukraine with 150,000 drones using funds from frozen Russian assets

19 June 2026
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Banks & Finance

Property Tax 2027: What Will Change

Starting January 1, 2027, the minimum rate for property tax and land tax may be 0.1%, and the maximum rate may be 1%. This amendment is included in the draft tax policy for 2027.

Property Tax 2027: What Will Change

Property Tax 2027: What Will Change
Today, 08:41

Changes Are Coming to Gambling Taxation
20 June 2026

Banks will be required to disclose their fees on a single platform
19 June 2026

A fine is being proposed for the misuse of meal vouchers
19 June 2026

Property Tax 2027: What Will Change
Starting in 2027, Moldova will abolish patents and the registration of independent traders

19 June 2026
Tax Policy 2027: Businesses Disagree with the Rush

18 June 2026
The number of tax regimes will be reduced. Which ones will remain?

18 June 2026
The base rate has been raised to 7% per year

18 June 2026

City & Regions

A Romanian company will oversee street repairs in the capital

The capital city’s mayor’s office has announced the signing of a contract to oversee the expansion of Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard and the modernization of Industrială and Mesager Streets.

A Romanian company will oversee street repairs in the capital

A Romanian company will oversee street repairs in the capital
20 June 2026

Ukraine has modernized its customs posts on the border with Moldova
20 June 2026

The capital is investing 30 million lei in the renovation of storm drains
20 June 2026

Moldova’s maritime freight transport is recovering. Risks remain
19 June 2026

A Romanian company will oversee street repairs in the capital
A Depressed Region: A Map Without a Future

18 June 2026
 Poland is investing 143 billion euros in railway modernization

17 June 2026
What is the status of the development of the capital’s master plan?

17 June 2026
CALM has submitted its reform proposal to the country’s leadership

17 June 2026

Accidents

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to a helicopter shot down in the Strait of Hormuz

A new cycle of escalation in the Middle East. The U.S. launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of shooting down an American helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to a helicopter shot down in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to a helicopter shot down in the Strait of Hormuz
10 June 2026

A locomotive collided with an automobile
08 June 2026

Israel launches new strikes on Iran despite Trump’s warning
08 June 2026

Power supply to Zaporizhzhya NPP under threat
04 June 2026

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to a helicopter shot down in the Strait of Hormuz
Bezos’ mission failure? Blue Origin lost a rocket during testing

29 May 2026
A drone crashed into a Romanian apartment building

29 May 2026
Difficult epizootic situation in Moldova persists: new outbreaks of diseases

26 May 2026
ANSA: unhealthy greens and surrogate cheese again

22 May 2026

Agribusiness & Winemaking

Large-scale agricultural production and subsistence farming are on the rise in Moldova

Over the past three years, the share of small farms in Moldova’s agricultural land use structure has been declining. At the same time, the shares of agricultural enterprises and—surprisingly—households have been increasing.

Large-scale agricultural production and subsistence farming are on the rise in Moldova

Large-scale agricultural production and subsistence farming are on the rise in Moldova
Today, 13:20

ANSA Agency Standardizes Seed Production and Inspection
19 June 2026

The animal registration system in Moldova will be expanded
19 June 2026

The European Union has changed the labeling of honey 
19 June 2026

Large-scale agricultural production and subsistence farming are on the rise in Moldova
New ANSA Officials

18 June 2026
 ANSA is training to respond to avian flu outbreaks

17 June 2026
French farmers don’t want to grow lavender

15 June 2026
 Strawberry Season in Moldova: Rain, Losses, and High Prices

15 June 2026

Art & Culture

The Prime Minister promised that the Philharmonic will have a new home

The restoration of the Sergei Lunkevich National Philharmonic building, which burned down in the fall of 2020, remains a priority and a matter of honor for the authorities. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu made this statement at the opening of “DescOperă,” an anniversary open-air classical music festival.

The Prime Minister promised that the Philharmonic will have a new home

The Prime Minister promised that the Philharmonic will have a new home
20 June 2026

A botched restoration of statues in Brazil has caused a stir
19 June 2026

The “DescOperă” Anniversary Festival Kicks Off in Old Orhei
18 June 2026

The Louvre will need more than €1 billion to upgrade its infrastructure
18 June 2026

The Prime Minister promised that the Philharmonic will have a new home
The Paris Stock Exchange has vanished into thin air

15 June 2026
More than 30 museums across Europe are in the running for the EMYA 2026 award

13 June 2026
Fake paintings are given away by details invisible to the naked eye

12 June 2026
Moldova will be able to grant “asylum” for cultural property

7 June 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

IBM report confirms companies are moving towards an era of ‘AI CEOs’

Culture

Oscar organizers have banned AI-generated actors and scripts

Digitalization

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

On May 4, the Asian Development Bank announced a project that could change the way we use technology forever. It’s about creating a giant network that connects energy and the Internet across the continent, from Tokyo to the remote corners of Southeast Asia. This is not just a construction project, but an attempt to turn the entire region into a single supercomputer. The bank is ready to allocate $70 billion for this by 2035.

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”
04 May 2026

Courts will be able to hold sessions online
03 May 2026

The Art of Market Manipulation by Ilon Musk
03 May 2026

Moldova and Japan strengthen digital cooperation
02 May 2026

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

Economy & Law

MoldATSA Director to Be Fired Due to Loss of Trust Following Scandal
Customs officers completed training courses on interpreting scanner images

19 June 2026
The Zarea Hotel and two publishing houses have been put up for public auction

19 June 2026
The lack of a mechanism for out-of-court dispute resolution limits consumer rights — opinion

19 June 2026
Moldova’s aviation sector will report its emissions

19 June 2026

Education

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

The problem of trade in theses and dissertations in Moldova has become so obvious that the authorities are forced to bring it to the level of parliamentary discussions and prepare systematic measures for its suppression.

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament
03 May 2026

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

Electricity

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

The Ministry of Energy initiated the process of granting the status of a strategic object of national interest for the country’s energy security to the construction of the 400 kV Straseni-Gutinas transmission line, as well as the modernization of the 330 kV power plant in Straseni.

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project
05 May 2026

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

Energy

Iran has threatened to cut off the flow of energy resources

Iran has warned that it will halt energy supplies from the Middle East if the agreements reached with the United States are not fulfilled. This was stated by Mohammad Mohber, an adviser to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.

Iran has threatened to cut off the flow of energy resources

Iran has threatened to cut off the flow of energy resources
Today, 10:49

ODA will provide financial guarantees for the installation of energy storage systems
19 June 2026

The EU is expanding its support for energy-efficient healthcare infrastructure in Moldova
19 June 2026

The tender committee opened the technical proposals for the construction of 170 MW wind farms with energy storage systems
19 June 2026

Iran has threatened to cut off the flow of energy resources
The World Bank is supporting Moldova in implementing three strategic energy projects with a total value of more than $200 million

18 June 2026
Moldovagaz will be fined if the company fails to ensure gas supplies for the left bank

18 June 2026
The preliminary feasibility study for the Strășeni–Gutinaș power line has been completed

18 June 2026
Global investment in the energy sector could reach $3.4 trillion by the end of the year

18 June 2026

European Integration

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission
In Cyprus, EU countries discussed the importance of enlargement and the rule of law

11 May 2026
Conferences, speeches, national cuisines and lots of music: how Europe Day is going on

9 May 2026
Cypriot president to visit Chisinau on May 9

8 May 2026
Kaya Callas goes to Chisinau, but will not stay for Europe Day celebrations

5 May 2026

Events

A handbag made from a tyrannosaurus skin failed to sell at auction
Moldovan business was awarded at Castel Mimi

30 May 2026
Romanian premier to come to Moldova to support unification of mayoralties

27 May 2026
National Bank organizes children’s holiday “In the World of Coin”

26 May 2026
Georgia’s Independence Day will be dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of Christianity as the state religion

25 May 2026

Export & Import

Tractor imports into Ukraine are not declining
The government will help manufacturers doing business with Russia and Belarus find alternative markets

16 June 2026
Moldova has increased its gasoline exports to Ukraine fivefold

15 June 2026
The Agrocereale Association is concerned about delays at the port of Giurgiulești

12 June 2026
Three poultry farms in Moldova have been granted the right to export eggs to Ukraine

12 June 2026

FinTech

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

The Zambian government has canceled at the last minute the RightsCon 2026 conference that was to be held in Lusaka from May 5 to 8. The forum is considered the largest global platform at the intersection of technology, human rights and digital politics.

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum
05 May 2026

Bitcoin retargets the $80,000 mark amid rising stocks and lower oil prices due to optimism about Iran
02 May 2026

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

Gas

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Work has begun on laying pipelines for Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea, one of the European Union’s largest energy fields with estimated reserves of 100 billion cubic meters of recoverable gas.

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea
06 May 2026

The EU has overpaid about €30 billion for oil and gas since the beginning of the Iran crisis
05 May 2026

Strategic gas reserves will be increased
03 May 2026

Nikushore Dan: US LNG sales in the region need serious investment
02 May 2026

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Global Economy

The EU-Moldova Summit Will Focus on Security, Energy, and Reforms
Trump: The U.S. May Impose Tolls for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz

21 June 2026
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz

20 June 2026
Central banks are coordinating their policies with the IMF

20 June 2026
Kazakhstan Retains Its Fitch Rating

20 June 2026

Global Markets

Paris holds maximum house prices

Paris is still the most expensive city on the secondary housing market in France. The average price here reaches about 10 thousand euros per square meter, and this is almost twice as high as in most major cities of the country.

Paris holds maximum house prices

Paris holds maximum house prices
05 May 2026

OPEC+ members to increase oil production
04 May 2026

Luxury real estate price growth in the world is declining
02 May 2026

Paris holds maximum house prices

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

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova
29 April 2026

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

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova
The Earth is losing its largest inland body of water. What is happening to the Caspian Sea?

22 April 2026
Moldovan contribution to “Earth Day”

22 April 2026
EU tightens rules on food packaging

10 April 2026
PROGRESS for the adaptation of Moldovan horticulture to climate change

5 April 2026

Healthcare

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

The Republic of Moldova plans to expand the system of human biomonitoring, including newborns. The initiative is implemented by the National Agency of Public Health within the framework of the scientific program on chemical risk assessment.

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns
04 May 2026

Maia Sandu urged citizens to study recommendations on actions in emergency situations
03 May 2026

WHO calls for reduction of coercive measures in psychiatry
02 May 2026

The fight against pandemics is on hold
02 May 2026

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Infrastructure

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

Infrastructure financing, transport corridor development, logistics modernization, digitalization of transport processes and the use of innovative technologies to improve efficiency and connectivity were the focus of discussions at the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (IFT).

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport
08 May 2026

In Moldova, the majority of housing is concentrated in rural areas
04 May 2026

Moldova’s housing stock has successfully survived the millennium milestone
02 May 2026

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

International Trade

African and Caribbean countries demand billions of dollars in reparations from Europe

Investments & Markets

The Largest Lottery Jackpots in World History

The all-time record for the largest lottery jackpot in world history is $2.04 billion. It was won on November 7, 2022, in the U.S. Powerball lottery. The winning ticket was purchased in California. The winner, Edwin Castro, chose to receive his winnings as a lump-sum payment of $997.6 million.

The Largest Lottery Jackpots in World History

The Largest Lottery Jackpots in World History
Today, 15:53

Toncoin Became GRAM: Initial Results
20 June 2026

Exotic Leather: The Luxury Market Between Demand and Ethics
19 June 2026

Investors Are “Tired” of SpaceX Stock: Musk Has Lost $550 Billion in Market Capitalization
19 June 2026

The Largest Lottery Jackpots in World History
80 million euros will be allocated for the modernization of universities

19 June 2026
Bitcoin Falls to $62,000 Amid Uncertainty Surrounding Iran

19 June 2026
Which countries invest the most in innovation?

18 June 2026
Goldman Sachs Identifies the Beneficiaries of the New Cycle of AI Investment

18 June 2026

IT Market

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

The government proposes to change the rules of operation of the company “Moldova HiTech Park” in order to start using the 80 million lei budgeted for 2026. Currently, due to the lack of a clear mechanism, this money is virtually “frozen”.

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”
04 May 2026

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

Logos Press Exclusive

Was Brexit inevitable?

FIEZOLE—In a short essay published nearly 40 years ago, French writer Emmanuel Carrère noted that alternative history (imaginary chronicles of what might have been) is driven by a strong sense of intolerance toward the inevitable.

Was Brexit inevitable?

Was Brexit inevitable?
Today, 15:12

The essence of AI sovereignty lies in freedom of choice, not in ownership
20 June 2026

Trump’s economy is bad news for Republicans
14 June 2026

Where does China’s $1 trillion trade surplus go?
13 June 2026

Was Brexit inevitable?
The Pope should have gone further on the AI issue

31 May 2026
What is the price of Hormuz?

30 May 2026
Why are China’s young people disillusioned?

24 May 2026
NATO must disappear

23 May 2026

Moldova’s Economy

Most public-sector employees will receive a pay raise — Maia Savva

There are approximately 170,000 public sector employees in Moldova. The Ministry of Finance assures that most of them will receive a salary increase ranging from 10% to 30% starting September 1, 2026. The main increases will apply to employees in the education, healthcare, social protection, national defense, and public order sectors.

Most public-sector employees will receive a pay raise — Maia Savva

Most public-sector employees will receive a pay raise — Maia Savva
Today, 16:12

The Ministry of Finance’s calculator showed how workers’ incomes will change
Today, 13:03

“Moldova HiTech Park” Expands Its Horizons to 50 Years
20 June 2026

Demand for cash remains strong
20 June 2026

Most public-sector employees will receive a pay raise — Maia Savva
The GEO CODEX project will help implement the EU’s expertise in spatial data management

19 June 2026
Unions have harshly criticized tax policy

19 June 2026
The Ministry of Finance Proposes Expanding the Powers of the Customs Service

19 June 2026
Official details have been released regarding reforms to leave and pension benefits for military personnel and civil servants with special status

19 June 2026

Municipalities

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

The town of Cricova, part of the Chisinau municipality, is facing an acute shortage of burial places, forcing the local authorities to look for a solution to expand the existing cemeteries. In this context, a group of deputies proposes to transfer a land plot of 0.8754 hectares from the state property to the Cricova City Hall.

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova
04 May 2026

Six out of ten crimes are committed in an urban environment, a third in the capital city
04 May 2026

The war reminds of itself not only by dates
04 May 2026

The capital is preparing to celebrate May 9
03 May 2026

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

Point of View

Ion Chicu: We are downsizing city administrations, but expanding the staff of ministries

Over the past four years, the staff of government agencies and ministries has nearly doubled. As part of the administrative reform, the authorities are curtailing local power with one hand while expanding central power with the other.

Ion Chicu: We are downsizing city administrations, but expanding the staff of ministries

Ion Chicu: We are downsizing city administrations, but expanding the staff of ministries
Today, 16:34

Quo vadis, Moldova? The EU, Language, and the Future of Moldova
19 June 2026

An alarming trend has emerged in Moldova’s IT sector
16 June 2026

Opinion: global food market one step away from shock
08 June 2026

Ion Chicu: We are downsizing city administrations, but expanding the staff of ministries
Ray Dalio: The AI bubble is about to burst, but the technology itself will survive

7 June 2026
Merz initiative does not guarantee full EU membership – opinion

6 June 2026
Will Moldova disappear for the sake of EU accession?

5 June 2026
Territorial education agencies are being created: the authorities talk about depoliticization, the opposition about centralization

26 May 2026

Pro Business

The marginal tariff for inter-district passenger transportation services was determined
How to clog the market: the unseemly story of one Moldovan government project

21 April 2026
The end of the sweet “sugar era”

9 March 2026
The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

12 February 2026
Iute Group receives regulatory approval to set up a digital bank in Ukraine

15 January 2026

Renewable Energy

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

In the Republic of Moldova, the country’s largest electricity storage system with a total capacity of 60 MWh was put into operation in Radeni.

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni
03 May 2026

The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni

Retail & HoReCa

Department stores are looking for new growth opportunities in the footwear market

The global footwear market is entering a phase of structural transformation. Following a period of strong growth in athletic footwear, major department stores are observing a gradual shift in consumer demand toward more versatile and elegant styles. Sneakers remain a key category, but their dominance is gradually losing momentum, giving way to more balanced consumption patterns.

Department stores are looking for new growth opportunities in the footwear market

Department stores are looking for new growth opportunities in the footwear market
19 June 2026

The world’s best restaurant is reopening after a scandal over working conditions
11 June 2026

Major supermarket chains generated over 30 billion lei in revenue
11 June 2026

 German retailers are banking on the soccer buzz, but aren’t expecting a sales boom
10 June 2026

Department stores are looking for new growth opportunities in the footwear market
Ranking of the Most Affordable 5-Star Hotels in the World

9 June 2026
Lavazza launches alternative to coffee capsules in the US

9 June 2026
At least 1.2 mm will be the height of letters on the labels of imported products

9 June 2026
Ice cream production in Europe exceeded 3 billion liters

28 May 2026

Social Sphere

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Polish authorities continue to negotiate with trade unions and patronages on a new minimum wage. The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection has submitted a report according to which the minimum will be 4,927 zloty (1,161 euros) from the beginning of 2027. This is significantly higher than the previously discussed amount. And it is important, as the “minimum wage” affects social benefits.

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?
24 May 2026

Maternity hospitals are being closed in Moldova due to declining birth rates
04 May 2026

A direct settlement mechanism for CMTPL insurance will be introduced
03 May 2026

Genoa: court reinstates employee replaced by AI
03 May 2026

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Society

France is imposing restrictions on alcohol and outdoor sports
Liechtenstein has been supporting Moldovan vocational schools for 18 years

20 June 2026
Young Poles and Germans don’t want to go to war

20 June 2026
Moldova is considering introducing mandatory military training for men up to age 55

20 June 2026
Single parents will be exempt from night shifts

20 June 2026

Sport & Tourism

NGOs can receive grants of up to 750,000 lei for tourism development

On June 19, the National Tourism Office announced the launch of a new phase of grant funding for projects under the National “Sustainable Tourism” Program. The program is funded from the state budget as part of the Growth Plan for Moldova for 2025–2027 and is aimed at developing tourism.

NGOs can receive grants of up to 750,000 lei for tourism development

NGOs can receive grants of up to 750,000 lei for tourism development
20 June 2026

Spain is looking for a way to handle 100 million tourists
20 June 2026

Venice is raising the entry fee for tourists to €50
20 June 2026

Moldova has launched its official national image portal, moldova.md
18 June 2026

NGOs can receive grants of up to 750,000 lei for tourism development
An Expensive Game: How Much Does Food Cost at the 2026 World Cup Stadiums?

17 June 2026
Moldovan clubs have learned who their opponents will be in European competitions

17 June 2026
Cyprus and Greece lead Europe in bathing water quality

17 June 2026
The State University’s swimming pool reopened after renovations that cost 18 million lei

16 June 2026

Technology & Innovation

An American prisoner wants to launch a $100 million cryptocurrency startup

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year sentence for one of the largest financial frauds in history, is making ambitious plans for life after his release. He told his cellmate that he would need $50 million to $100 million in seed capital to “make serious money,” and mentioned a cryptocurrency project that “everyone will flock to.” At the same time, he appealed to Donald Trump for a presidential pardon, and his parents hired lobbyists.

An American prisoner wants to launch a $100 million cryptocurrency startup

An American prisoner wants to launch a $100 million cryptocurrency startup
Today, 10:26

Moldova Reported on the Development of Electronic Communications
20 June 2026

Estonia Introduces Identifiers to Manage AI Agents
19 June 2026

Trump said that Apple had agreed to work with Intel
19 June 2026

An American prisoner wants to launch a $100 million cryptocurrency startup
Moldova is among the countries with the cheapest internet

19 June 2026
Companies are rushing into AI, but implementation is lagging behind

18 June 2026
China has set a new record in solar energy

18 June 2026
Jeff Bezos: Artificial Intelligence Will Lead to a Labor Shortage

18 June 2026

Territorial Reform

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

The figure of 3,000 inhabitants per administrative center, proposed as a minimum threshold within the framework of the local self-government reform, has no scientific justification. This opinion was expressed by expert Viorel Rusu during the public discussion “Administrative-territorial reform in Moldova. Concept”.

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed
02 May 2026

Villages with 3,000 inhabitants will not receive subventions for voluntary unification
02 May 2026

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

Tourism

Yerevan Will Spend Half a Million Dollars on a “Water Frenzy”

The Yerevan City Hall has decided to celebrate Vardavar in grand style—the famous Armenian holiday during which the entire city turns into a massive “water frenzy” and passersby are doused with water en masse. A total of 199.5 million drams (more than $500,000) has been allocated to organize the festivities.

Yerevan Will Spend Half a Million Dollars on a “Water Frenzy”

Yerevan Will Spend Half a Million Dollars on a “Water Frenzy”
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