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Maia Sandu: “For small states, EU membership is a form of protection”

For small European states, such as Moldova and Albania, membership in the European Union is not only a development project, but also a guarantee of security, President Maia Sandu said during the official visit of Albanian President Bairam Begay to Chisinau, Logos Press reports.

Maia Sandu: “For small states, EU membership is a form of protection”

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24 December 2025

Maia Sandu: “For small states, EU membership is a form of protection”

Politics & Economy

Eugeniu Osmochescu ready for radical simplification of relations with business

According to preliminary data, the national economy has shown a growth of about 2.7 percent in 2025, exceeding the initial forecasts of international partners, Logos Press reported.

Eugeniu Osmochescu ready for radical simplification of relations with business

Today, 17:02

Prime Minister’s Economic Council discussed “guarantees for young people”

Today, 14:27

Estonian authorities split on talks with Russian Federation

Today, 13:36

Eugeniu Osmochescu ready for radical simplification of relations with business

Banks & Finance

The budget deficit in 2025 reached almost 16 billion lei

The execution of the state budget for 2025 ended with a deficit of 15,712.4 million lei. This is 2,499 million lei lower than the adjusted indicator, but 2,623 million lei higher than the previous year, Logos Press reported.

The budget deficit in 2025 reached almost 16 billion lei

Today, 14:55

The economy is created conditions of “looped liquidity”

Today, 09:37

STS fines brought over 1.3 mln lei to the budget in January

05 February 2026

The budget deficit in 2025 reached almost 16 billion lei

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Business & Companies

Resolved: Moldcell will buy Accent Electronic

The Competition Council (CC) approved the purchase of Accent Electronic company by the mobile operator Moldcell, reports Logos Press.

Resolved: Moldcell will buy Accent Electronic

Today, 11:26

Iute Group launches Iute Affinity: insurance integrated in digital banking

03 February 2026

Moldovan brands get on global e-commerce platform

30 January 2026

Resolved: Moldcell will buy Accent Electronic

City & Regions

In Balti, video cameras in trolleybuses will help conductors and passengers to reason with each other

The leadership of the northern capital intends to equip all city trolleybuses with video surveillance, reports Logos Press.

In Balti, video cameras in trolleybuses will help conductors and passengers to reason with each other

Today, 17:59

Authorities respond to challenging weather conditions

05 February 2026

In Balti, video cameras will be installed at garbage sites

04 February 2026

In Balti, video cameras in trolleybuses will help conductors and passengers to reason with each other

Agribusiness & Winemaking

FAO confirms last year’s record forecast for grain production

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization FAO has raised its forecast for world cereal production in 2025 to 3,023 million tons, up 0.7% (19.9 million tons). This is a record high, Logos Press reported.

FAO confirms last year’s record forecast for grain production

Today, 19:00

Moldovan fruit at Fruit Logistica

Today, 12:32

ANSA prevented the import of chicken with salmonella into Moldova

05 February 2026

FAO confirms last year’s record forecast for grain production

Art & Culture

The fight for Lagerfeld’s 200 million euro inheritance

Seven years after the death of legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld, a high-profile scandal is once again surrounding his name, involving an official challenge to his will, according to Logos Press.

The fight for Lagerfeld’s 200 million euro inheritance

Today, 17:41

Michelangelo’s sketch sold at auction for $27.2 million

Today, 15:56

“Not Meloni’s Angel” was left without a face.

05 February 2026

The fight for Lagerfeld’s 200 million euro inheritance

Economy & Law

Moldova joins the European Patent Convention

Moldova is joining the Convention on the Granting of European Patents, known as the European Patent Convention (EPC), Logos Press reported.

Moldova joins the European Patent Convention

Today, 16:14

Fee for phytosanitary certificate is abolished

Today, 15:16

Two bankruptcy trustees have been detained

Today, 14:43

Moldova joins the European Patent Convention

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Energy

Real-time power grid monitoring system launched in test mode

The SCADEX LiveGrid project, which is a digital system for real-time monitoring of low-voltage power grids, will be implemented as part of the Energy Sandbox working under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, Logos Press reported.

Real-time power grid monitoring system launched in test mode

Today, 14:13

A new secretary of state has been appointed to the ministry of energy

05 February 2026

Vote of no confidence against energy policy initiated

05 February 2026

Real-time power grid monitoring system launched in test mode

European Integration

EIB chief calls for consolidation of member states’ capital

The head of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Nadia Calviño, has called on EU leaders to speed up the creation of a Savings and Investment Union (SIU), calling it a condition for Europe’s competitiveness, Logos Press reports.

EIB chief calls for consolidation of member states’ capital

Today, 11:54

Baltic leaders call for renewed contacts with Kremlin

05 February 2026

Moldovan citizens in France will be able to exchange driver’s licenses

03 February 2026

EIB chief calls for consolidation of member states’ capital

Events

Exhibition season kicks off with tourism

The 2026 exhibition season will start with the International specialized exhibition Tourism & Travel Expo, which will be held from January 30 to February 1 at the International Exhibition Center Moldexpo, reports Logos Press.

Exhibition season kicks off with tourism

10 January 2026

America House proposes to explore “50 states in 50 weeks”

06 January 2026

Meteorologists have canceled snow on Christmas Day

24 December 2025

Exhibition season kicks off with tourism

Export & Import

Table grape exports got off to a brisk start in January

In January 2026, Moldova exported to 21 countries almost 9.2 thousand tons of table grapes worth $7.6 million at an average invoice price of $0.83/kg. This is not a bad indicator for the winter period, if we take into account the relatively low quality of grapes of the 2025 harvest, Logos Press reports.

Table grape exports got off to a brisk start in January

Today, 18:22

Customs Service develops NCTS system for transit control

Today, 10:37

Imported cheeses may take up half of Ukraine’s market

05 February 2026

Table grape exports got off to a brisk start in January

Global Economy

A residential complex from Mercedes-Benz will appear in Dubai

Mercedes-Benz together with developer Binghatti unveiled a large-scale residential project Mercedes-Benz Places Binghatti City in Dubai, which will consist of 12 residential skyscrapers and will be designed for about 13 thousand apartments, reports Logos Press.

A residential complex from Mercedes-Benz will appear in Dubai

Today, 18:41

In Greece, 2.5 million homes are empty with a real estate shortage

Today, 17:23

The Economist: Germany will become Europe’s hegemon, leading to division

Today, 16:39

A residential complex from Mercedes-Benz will appear in Dubai

Green Economy

Growing interest in eco-friendly vehicles

More than 87,000 electric and hybrid vehicles have been registered in the Republic of Moldova from 2018 to the end of 2025. The accelerated growth of registrations confirms the growing interest of the population and the business environment in energy-efficient and environmentally friendly transportation solutions, Logos Press reported.

Growing interest in eco-friendly vehicles

Today, 12:11

Half of the waste in Moldova is left in unequipped places

05 February 2026

Apele Moldovei received the right to eliminate water bodies

05 February 2026

Growing interest in eco-friendly vehicles

Investments & Markets

PayPal shares collapsed by more than 17%

US payment company PayPal Holdings has announced a CEO change after its strategy to relaunch the business failed to meet its stated goals, Logos Press reports.

PayPal shares collapsed by more than 17%

04 February 2026

New cryptocurrency to be named after Trump

04 February 2026

Purcari Wineries wants to buy Romanian competitor Serve Ceptura

03 February 2026

PayPal shares collapsed by more than 17%

Logos Press Exclusive

Trump has doomed Europe to success

The EU was created as an antidote to power politics. But to survive, it needs to become a superpower, which contradicts the principles on which it was founded. The reason for this is US President Donald Trump forcing the EU to change virtually against its will.

Trump has doomed Europe to success

31 January 2026

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30 January 2026

Authoritarian illusion

25 January 2026

Trump has doomed Europe to success

Moldova’s Economy

Power outage caused losses in Moldova

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has warned that Moldova could face a new energy crisis after a recent power outage, the damage from which has yet to be calculated, Logos Press reported.

Power outage caused losses in Moldova

05 February 2026

The government divided the Moldovan Railroad

04 February 2026

Poverty statistics will improve

03 February 2026

Power outage caused losses in Moldova

Point of View

“Territorial cleansing” instead of real territorial reform

In normal urban and state planning, administrative reform is a tool, not a goal, and without taking into account this fundamental principle, Moldova will get an “optimized desert” instead of an administrative-territorial reform, Logos Press reported.

“Territorial cleansing” instead of real territorial reform

23 January 2026

The economics of a possible unification of Moldova and Romania: long, difficult, expensive

16 January 2026

Open letter to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova

15 January 2026

“Territorial cleansing” instead of real territorial reform

Pro Business

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

The Iute Group, a banking group founded in Estonia, has obtained the approval of the National Bank of Ukraine and signed an agreement allowing it to continue the process of setting up a digital bank in Ukraine.

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

15 January 2026

Iute wins state tender in Ukraine to create a digital bank

06 January 2026

Moldovan economy lacks energy

07 December 2025

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

Retail & HoReCa

Hoteliers have caught a “tailwind” for profits

Global hotel and travel companies will see a rise in profits in the first quarter of 2026, thanks to a weak dollar, according to Logos Press.

Hoteliers have caught a “tailwind” for profits

02 February 2026

The legendary SAKS GLOBAL has declared bankruptcy

28 January 2026

HERMÈS has been accused of spying on customers

27 January 2026

Hoteliers have caught a “tailwind” for profits

Society

The weather continues to cause problems: ice, flight delays and power outages

ADDED. Difficult weather conditions in Moldova continue to cause problems: traffic is disrupted, flights may be delayed, and power outages are observed in the north of the country. At the same time, the yellow code of ice has been extended for another three days, Logos Press reported.

The weather continues to cause problems: ice, flight delays and power outages

Today, 15:33

Francis Coppola sold an $11 million watch to cover debts after the movie’s failure

Today, 11:04

Moldovan driver’s license recognized in the UAE

05 February 2026

The weather continues to cause problems: ice, flight delays and power outages

Sport & Tourism

Major hotel chains refused to work with Yandex

Cooperation with Yandex Travel service was terminated by a number of large networks – Azimut Hotels, Accor, Cosmos Hotel Group, “Mantera” and others, reports Logos Press with reference to RBC.