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Important events

The government is helping the capital prepare for potential water supply problems

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that the government will provide the Chisinau City Hall with high-capacity motor pumps to boost the capacity of the water intake station in Vadul-lui-Vodă, amid a severe drought and falling water levels in the Novodnestrovsk Reservoir.

02 August 2026 |

Svetlana Rudenco

Ion Ceban: There Will Be Water in Chisinau

02 August 2026 |

Tatiana Sichirliiscaia

Tourists Have Driven Record Demand for Housing in Albania

02 August 2026 |

Arina Codreanu

The price of ice cream in Europe varies by almost a factor of four

02 August 2026 |

Arina Codreanu

Moldova Encourages Active Lifestyles for People Over 65 Amid an Aging Population

02 August 2026 |

Svetlana Rudenco

UNFPA has invested 12 million lei in modernizing maternal and child health care

02 August 2026 |

Svetlana Rudenco

Nikol Pashinyan has been appointed Prime Minister of Armenia

02 August 2026 |

Svetlana Rudenco

Solar Parking Lots: Who in Europe Is Opposed?

02 August 2026 |

Tatiana Sichirliiscaia

Chisinau’s efforts to promote tourism were held up as a model

02 August 2026 |

Tatiana Sichirliiscaia

Moldova will purchase Ukrainian electricity from Romania

02 August 2026 |

Igor Fomin

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Business & Companies

The business has switched to heavy-haul trucks

In the first quarter of 2026, heavy-duty trucks transported 7 million metric tons of cargo. The revised figure for the actual volume of freight transported is nearly double the previously published figure and is cited in official statistics as part of the first ASTRM pilot study conducted in accordance with European standards.

The business has switched to heavy-haul trucks

31 July 2026

Hermès’ Secret Indicator: Why the Luxury Giant Is Bracing for a Rise in Pork Prices in China

30 July 2026

BMW has launched a voluntary workforce reduction program in Germany

30 July 2026

Coca-Cola attributed its sales growth to the World Cup

29 July 2026

The business has switched to heavy-haul trucks

The Battle for Brand Recognition: Why Brands Are Suing Each Other Over Colors and Patterns

29 July 2026

Medpark increased its revenue to 870 million lei due to growth in the volume of medical services

29 July 2026

Apple’s market capitalization has exceeded $5 trillion for the first time in history

28 July 2026

Diamonds vs. Handbags: How the Luxury Market Is Changing

27 July 2026

Top News

Five Priorities for Carrying Out Vasile Tofan’s Challenging Mission

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan took the helm of the government during a challenging period for the country. The new cabinet faces a difficult but achievable task: to implement the necessary reforms while maintaining political, economic, and social stability.

Five Priorities for Carrying Out Vasile Tofan’s Challenging Mission

23 July 2026

Support for business and government reform have become the cornerstones of the new government’s agenda

20 July 2026

From Square Meters to Projects: How to Address the Housing Crisis in Moldova

17 July 2026

GRECO has called on European governments to step up the fight against corruption. A message for Moldova

30 June 2026

Five Priorities for Carrying Out Vasile Tofan’s Challenging Mission

Moldova in the Age of AI: What Niche Can a Small Economy Fill?

24 June 2026

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

Politics & Economy

Lukashenko spoke of a return to the “leading role of the Communist Party”

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has once again spoken about a return to the Soviet model of governance.

Lukashenko spoke of a return to the “leading role of the Communist Party”

01 August 2026

Trump on the agreement with Ukraine: We can get pretty much anything we want

01 August 2026

Controversial changes to Gagauzia’s election rules will be discussed with the public

01 August 2026

Durleștianu and Lupu have joined forces in a political initiative

01 August 2026

Lukashenko spoke of a return to the “leading role of the Communist Party”

The Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary was shut down due to low water levels in the Danube

31 July 2026

The Baltic states have set forth conditions for participating in the U.S. mission in Iran

31 July 2026

Italy has proposed reviewing Spain’s participation in the Schengen Area

31 July 2026

Moldova has committed to transporting and keeping animals on farms in accordance with European regulations

31 July 2026

Banks & Finance

Bank recovery legislation is being harmonized with European standards

Moldova will introduce new mechanisms for managing banking crises and establish a minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) that banks and certain investment companies must meet.

Bank recovery legislation is being harmonized with European standards

02 August 2026

The activities of investment funds will be regulated by a separate law

01 August 2026

A storefront has no owner in the country that looks upon it

01 August 2026

Banks Are Showing Resilience in the Face of Loan Demand

01 August 2026

Bank recovery legislation is being harmonized with European standards

The market price of apartments has tripled

31 July 2026

Payments made through MIA exceeded 30 billion lei

31 July 2026

Another 54 foreign aid projects have been exempted from taxation

31 July 2026

Unions Have Stated Their Position on Wages

30 July 2026

City & Regions

5.9 million lei will be allocated from state reserves to prevent flooding

The Cabinet of Ministers will consider the release of material assets from state and mobilization reserves with a total value of nearly 5.9 million lei. These resources will be used to support emergency rescue operations carried out by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations in the districts of Călărași and Ungheni, which were hardest hit by the torrential rains that struck the country in May.

5.9 million lei will be allocated from state reserves to prevent flooding

02 August 2026

The government will conduct an inventory of publicly owned real estate

02 August 2026

Ion Cheban: Chisinau Has Invested 1.3 Billion Lei in Schools

01 August 2026

The Dniester “Riviera” in Vadul-lui-Vodă cost 11 million lei

31 July 2026

5.9 million lei will be allocated from state reserves to prevent flooding

Alexey Buz: 45% of city administrations have already begun the merger process

31 July 2026

Maia Sandu on Reform: Those Who Fail to Keep Up Will Lose State Support

31 July 2026

The voluntary consolidation process has been extended until August 31

31 July 2026

The City Council Reached an Agreement on “Smart” Transportation Solutions

30 July 2026

Accidents

The skeleton of a giant mammoth was found in the shallow Danube River in Bulgaria

On the banks of the Danube, near the town of Ryakovo in Bulgaria, the remains of an ancient mammoth have been uncovered. The river, with water levels at a historic low due to the recent heat waves, has exposed the bones, which, according to researchers at the Regional History Museum in Ruse, belong to a specimen of the species “Mammuthus primigenius,” better known as the woolly mammoth.

The skeleton of a giant mammoth was found in the shallow Danube River in Bulgaria

01 August 2026

“Yellow Code” fire danger warning extended by one week

31 July 2026

A Chisinau lawyer was “scammed” out of 544,000 lei

29 July 2026

Two powerful earthquakes in Japan

28 July 2026

The skeleton of a giant mammoth was found in the shallow Danube River in Bulgaria

Air raid alerts were issued twice in one day in Romania

28 July 2026

Since the beginning of the year, 27 people have died in Moldova’s bodies of water

26 July 2026

More than 250,000 people have been evacuated due to wildfires in France and Spain

26 July 2026

The first drone was shot down over Romania

24 July 2026

Agribusiness & Winemaking

The number of bankruptcies in the agricultural sector has risen sharply in Romania

In the first half of 2026, the number of insolvent agricultural companies in Romania rose by nearly 80% compared to the same period last year. In addition to rising energy and fertilizer prices, another major factor is the pressure from Ukrainian grain imports.

The number of bankruptcies in the agricultural sector has risen sharply in Romania

01 August 2026

The growth in agricultural production during the first half of 2026 was driven by enterprises

01 August 2026

Europe is reintroducing sheep and goats into forests to help prevent wildfires

31 July 2026

Authorities Will Release Data on Losses in the Livestock Industry

31 July 2026

The number of bankruptcies in the agricultural sector has risen sharply in Romania

Grain and Oilseed Market: Prices Have Begun to Fall

31 July 2026

Parliament Corrected the Error Regarding Winemakers’ Funds

30 July 2026

ANSA is working on regulations for the assessment and modernization of meat and dairy processing facilities

29 July 2026

The “Livada Moldovei II” project will be supported by soft loans totaling 150 million euros

29 July 2026

Art & Culture

Moldova Opens Its Doors to European Cinema

Moldova intends to become an attractive location on the map of European film and television productions. Parliament has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series.

Moldova Opens Its Doors to European Cinema

30 July 2026

A former Soviet nuclear bunker in Moldova will be converted into a contemporary art laboratory

30 July 2026

The Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi will open in December after nearly 20 years of anticipation

29 July 2026

Moldova Is Winding Down Its Cooperation with the CIS in the Field of Book Publishing

28 July 2026

Moldova Opens Its Doors to European Cinema

The Venice Biennale Lost Its EU Grant Due to a Dispute Over Russia’s Participation

27 July 2026

An exhibition by photographer Roger Ballen has opened at the National Museum of Art

24 July 2026

A Ukrainian Culture Festival was held in the Glodeni District

20 July 2026

LEGO has turned Klimt’s “The Kiss” into the largest art set made of bricks

17 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence

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

Some 76% of the world’s largest organizations have formally introduced the position of Chief AI Officer (CAIO) in 2026.

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

04 May 2026

How AI can turn into billions: TiEcon 2026 captures the market turnaround

03 May 2026

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

Culture

Oscar organizers have banned AI-generated actors and scripts

The actors and writers who will be competing for the 99th annual Academy Awards must be human.

Oscar organizers have banned AI-generated actors and scripts

04 May 2026

Mendel Axelrod was elected Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Moldova

03 May 2026

UN says risks to journalists on Press Freedom Day

03 May 2026

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”

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

The U.S. is introducing visa deposits of up to $20,000.

Starting August 3, the United States will implement a permanent visa bond requirement for certain foreign nationals applying for tourist and business visas. According to a notice from the State Department, consular officers will be able, at their discretion, to require applicants to post a bond of up to $20,000 as a condition for issuing a visa.

The U.S. is introducing visa deposits of up to $20,000.

01 August 2026

Why did American agents come to Moldova?

01 August 2026

A mechanism has been developed for transferring confiscated assets for social purposes

01 August 2026

Police Uncover the Activities of a “Crypto Academy” in Ukraine

01 August 2026

The U.S. is introducing visa deposits of up to $20,000.

Former BEM Director Grigore Gacikevici Sentenced to 13 Years

30 July 2026

The right to remain silent and to have an interpreter present will be strengthened in criminal proceedings

30 July 2026

About 800 websites will be blocked in Moldova

30 July 2026

The State Weapons Registry Will Operate Under a New System

30 July 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

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

05 May 2026

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

Energy

Magyar announced the closure of a nuclear power plant due to the heat

On Sunday, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the closure of the country’s only nuclear power plant after record-low water levels in the Danube forced it to shut down for the first time in 44 years.

Magyar announced the closure of a nuclear power plant due to the heat

02 August 2026

Energocom: The State of Emergency in Romania Is Also Affecting the Moldovan Market

02 August 2026

During the winter, citizens will receive compensation for a portion of their gas costs

01 August 2026

Moldova Is Switching to Smart Electricity Meters

31 July 2026

Magyar announced the closure of a nuclear power plant due to the heat

Investors have shown strong interest in the construction of wind farms in Moldova

31 July 2026

Russia has begun importing gasoline from Morocco

31 July 2026

Italy has become Europe’s largest buyer of natural gas

31 July 2026

Transnistria Will Have a Mandatory Gas Reserve by Winter

31 July 2026

European Integration

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission

The presidential adviser for relations with citizens in the country and the diaspora, Larisa Miculec, has been dismissed from her post on the basis of her resignation. The corresponding decree was signed by Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Friday, May 29.

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission

29 May 2026

EU launched a project to strengthen intellectual property protection for the Balkans and Moldova

21 May 2026

“Any support for Ukraine is equally support for Moldova” – Mihai Popşoi

19 May 2026

Analytical forecast models against the “unique chance” of Moldova’s EU membership

15 May 2026

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

Festivals featuring carpets, pies, and wineries—at the “Produs autohton” exhibition

The “Produs autohton” National Exhibition will take place at the Moldexpo International Exhibition Center on August 28–30. The event marks the 100th anniversary of the first such exhibition in Chisinau.

Festivals featuring carpets, pies, and wineries—at the “Produs autohton” exhibition

13 July 2026

AIPA will hold a second round of seminars on financing for farmers as part of the PSPA

13 July 2026

Moldova and India Will Explore Opportunities for Cooperation at a Business Forum

08 July 2026

Moldova participated in a global forum on smart agriculture

03 July 2026

Festivals featuring carpets, pies, and wineries—at the “Produs autohton” exhibition

A handbag made from a tyrannosaurus skin failed to sell at auction

16 June 2026

CEC: Spending on online political advertising increased by 40%

16 June 2026

Moldova has started preparations for celebrating the 35th anniversary of independence

3 June 2026

EU-Moldova Investment Conference will bring together leading business leaders and politicians

31 May 2026

Export & Import

The cost of shipping Ukrainian grain to the port of Constanța could rise to $60–70 per metric ton

The All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council and the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Business Club are asking Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky to postpone the increase in Ukrzaliznytsia’s freight rates—scheduled for August— by 30% and to review its pricing policy. Otherwise, the cost of shipping Ukrainian grain to the Romanian port of Constanța could rise to $60–70 per metric ton.

The cost of shipping Ukrainian grain to the port of Constanța could rise to $60–70 per metric ton

31 July 2026

The flow of Kazakh oil to Romania has been suspended again. Is this a reason for another round of diesel price hikes?

31 July 2026

Romania remains the main market for Moldovan exports

29 July 2026

What is the duty-free limit for importing goods into Moldova?

29 July 2026

The cost of shipping Ukrainian grain to the port of Constanța could rise to $60–70 per metric ton

An attempt was made to smuggle more than 7 million contraband cigarettes into Moldova

28 July 2026

European wheat prices have risen by 18%. The reason is shipping risks in the Black Sea

26 July 2026

Allseeds is suspending operations in Ukraine due to increased risks

24 July 2026

Will the ship carrying Moldovan apples make it to India?

22 July 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

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

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

Growth in the eurozone was 0.4%; Moldova expects 0.7% GDP growth

Preliminary data show that the European economy “remains resilient” despite the recent sharp rise in energy prices. The eurozone economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of this year, exceeding widespread expectations of a slowdown due to the war with Iran. On a year-over-year basis, GDP growth was 1.0%.

Growth in the eurozone was 0.4%; Moldova expects 0.7% GDP growth

02 August 2026

The outlook for Romania’s economy is negative

02 August 2026

A Ukrainian businessman explained that Trump is not the one who issues licenses for the production of Patriot systems

02 August 2026

Europe Is Raising the Retirement Age

02 August 2026

Growth in the eurozone was 0.4%; Moldova expects 0.7% GDP growth

Moldova, Romania, and Bulgaria are launching a joint project called “Treasures of the East”

1 August 2026

Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement with Spain: Sea and Air Borders Closed

1 August 2026

Musk Spoke About a Demographic Crisis in European Union Countries

1 August 2026

Moldova is seeking access to Turkish defense technologies

1 August 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

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

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

Starting in 2027, plastic manufacturers will be required to gradually reduce the supply on the market. The supply must decrease by 5% each year. That is, by 5% in 2028, by 10% in 2029, by 15% in 2030, and by 20% in 2031.

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

19 July 2026

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

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

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

22 April 2026

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

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

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

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

The inauguration of Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Arkange Touadera on March 30, 2026 in the capital Bangui has suddenly become one of the high-profile topics of international politics.

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

04 May 2026

Bitcoin exchange rate exceeded $80,000 for the first time since late January

04 May 2026

Battle for resources: Kazakhstan drifts into the center of the US-China game

03 May 2026

For the first time in history, a member of the Japanese government makes an official visit to the Republic of Moldova

02 May 2026

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

Investments & Markets

Moldova is aiming for new company listings in Romania

Moldova has the potential to bring more of its companies to the Romanian capital market and develop dual listings between the Bucharest Stock Exchange and the stock exchange infrastructure in Chisinau, according to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.

Moldova is aiming for new company listings in Romania

01 August 2026

Apple shares fell nearly 10%

31 July 2026

Citizens have invested more than 1.3 billion lei in government securities

31 July 2026

The Ethereum blockchain has turned 11. How “Ether” has grown and what’s next

31 July 2026

Moldova is aiming for new company listings in Romania

Tofan proposed directing privatization proceeds into citizens’ savings accounts

30 July 2026

Frasers Has Set Its Sights on Burberry

29 July 2026

Foreigners in Georgia Are Buying Up Entire Neighborhoods, or 50 Apartments in a Single Transaction

28 July 2026

What Is Donald Trump Investing In in 2026?

28 July 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”

04 May 2026

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

Logos Press Exclusive

The Beijing Model with the Brussels Effect

PARIS—For many years, Europe and China have embodied competing models of development and energy transition. Europe has emphasized markets, common rules, and multilateral organizations, while China has focused on industrial policy, infrastructure investment, and manufacturing. Europe developed regulations that often became global benchmarks (the “Brussels effect”). Meanwhile, China built factories.

The Beijing Model with the Brussels Effect

02 August 2026

Europe Plays the Violin While Rome Burns

01 August 2026

Large Language Models for Small Languages

26 July 2026

Will Trump’s conflict with Canada escalate into a global one?

26 July 2026

The Beijing Model with the Brussels Effect

How Artificial Intelligence Could Strengthen the Dollar’s Dominance

25 July 2026

The Demise of the Academic Degree

19 July 2026

The West’s Dilemma Regarding Turkey

18 July 2026

Digital Public Infrastructure: A New Strategic Battleground

12 July 2026

Moldova’s Economy

Vasile Tofan does not believe in Moldova’s industrialization

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced that he does not believe in the country’s industrialization and even expects the automotive parts manufacturing sector—which accounts for one-fifth of Moldova’s exports—to fail.

Vasile Tofan does not believe in Moldova’s industrialization

01 August 2026

Moldova’s Development Strategy Is Set in Stone – Tofan

01 August 2026

Water levels in most of Moldova’s rivers are getting worse

01 August 2026

Moldova Will Launch a Security Threat Assessment System

01 August 2026

Vasile Tofan does not believe in Moldova’s industrialization

Chaos reigns in the management of state-owned enterprises

31 July 2026

The government proposes to optimize the special economic zones

31 July 2026

That Very 1%: 439 People in the Public Sector Earn High and Very High Salaries

31 July 2026

The Most Profitable State-Owned Enterprises Have Been Named

31 July 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

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

Expert: Sentiment in the construction industry is generally optimistic

At the end of last week, the National Bureau of Statistics published a study titled “Trends in Economic Activity in the Third Quarter of 2026.” The survey results prompted comments in the press that sparked a debate.

Expert: Sentiment in the construction industry is generally optimistic

26 July 2026

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership

13 July 2026

More than 88,000 apartments and houses stand vacant in Chisinau

06 July 2026

The Prime Minister Is Stepping Down: Déjà Vu

04 July 2026

Expert: Sentiment in the construction industry is generally optimistic

Won’t forests save the planet from overheating?

3 July 2026

Opinion: We Can’t Sacrifice Industry for the Sake of the Climate

1 July 2026

Raymond Pauls’ granddaughter opposes the ban on the use of the Russian language

26 June 2026

Ia: Between Craft and Business—Who Makes Traditional Clothing in Moldova?

26 June 2026

Pro Business

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

More than 20 companies and two associations of food industry manufacturers have appealed to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmocescu, asking them to review the package of proposals they have drafted. The package is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of this vital sector of the national economy. The core of the proposals is to restore a competitive environment in Moldova’s sugar market.

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

30 July 2026

A Delicious Business, or the Chocolate Story of the Bucuria Factory

27 July 2026

Regulations have been developed for the beauty industry

17 July 2026

The Head of the U.S. Mission in Moldova Visited the “Orhei-Vit” Factory

10 July 2026

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

Free training sessions for aspiring entrepreneurs are being organized in Ungheni

2 July 2026

The marginal tariff for inter-district passenger transportation services was determined

2 June 2026

Trainings for young entrepreneurs will be held in Edinets

1 June 2026

Freelancers were encouraged to participate in the survey

29 May 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

03 May 2026

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

Retail & HoReCa

Warning—Carcinogens: ANSA Recalls Substandard Cookies

The National Food Safety Agency has announced a recall of “BATTER flavor COOKIES” from Becky’s B.V. (Netherlands) from stores. The product is packaged in round tin boxes containing 114 grams of product. The production date is 09/22/25, and the expiration date is 09/21/27. The lot number is PG22IYD.

Warning—Carcinogens: ANSA Recalls Substandard Cookies

30 July 2026

The ANSA news agency reminded businesses of consumers’ rights to information

28 July 2026

Burgers Aren’t Cheap Anymore: McDonald’s and Its Competitors Are Bringing Back Budget Menus

25 July 2026

Indicating the country of origin on food price tags in Moldova will become mandatory in August

16 July 2026

Warning—Carcinogens: ANSA Recalls Substandard Cookies

Romania’s grocery retail sector is growing, but sales are falling

12 July 2026

Parliament contracts catering services for delegations

5 July 2026

The EU has uncovered a scheme to export more than 7,000 metric tons of textile waste to Turkey

29 June 2026

Russian retail chains have stopped carrying Raffaello, Nutella, and Ferrero Rocher

29 June 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?

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

A training program for IT specialists will be launched in Comrat

Young people in the southern part of the country will gain access to new vocational training programs in high-demand fields such as information technology, electronics, and electromechanics. The Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Moldovan-Turkish College in Comrat plans to launch four educational programs in technical fields that are in high demand on the job market.

A training program for IT specialists will be launched in Comrat

02 August 2026

The career paths of college graduates will be tracked

02 August 2026

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has banned its employees from posting hateful comments online

02 August 2026

The Ministry of Education and Research was the target of a cyberattack

01 August 2026

A training program for IT specialists will be launched in Comrat

Prospective students pay before they even start their studies

1 August 2026

Nirmala Purja, the most famous mountaineer, died in Pakistan

1 August 2026

Shadow Report on the State of Media Freedom in Moldova Published

1 August 2026

Tofan: Less than 40% of Moldova’s residents support unification with Romania

31 July 2026

Sport & Tourism

FIFA Refused to Sell Stakes in the World Cup Following Boycott Threats

FIFA has scrapped one of its most controversial projects. Following a wave of criticism and threats of a boycott from major soccer federations, the organization decided against involving private investors in the commercial rights to the World Cup.

FIFA Refused to Sell Stakes in the World Cup Following Boycott Threats

01 August 2026

Turkey Is Losing Tourism Revenue Amid the War Surrounding Iran

31 July 2026

UEFA and all European countries have announced a boycott of the World Cup

30 July 2026

The Best Cities for Street Food: Which Ones Made the Top 10 Worldwide?

30 July 2026

FIFA Refused to Sell Stakes in the World Cup Following Boycott Threats

French soccer is entering a new era: Zidane has replaced Deschamps

28 July 2026

The U.S. Congress is investigating the FIFA president’s ties to Donald Trump

28 July 2026

Italy is launching a pilot project to provide evening access to major cultural sites

27 July 2026

The Council of Europe has reported suspicious betting activity related to the 2026 World Cup; FIFA disagrees

24 July 2026

Technology & Innovation

The EU will allocate €10 billion to build artificial intelligence gigafactories

The European Union will allocate €10 billion to build seven major centers for the development of artificial intelligence. Brussels hopes this will help it close the gap with the United States and China in the field of AI and establish its own technological base.

The EU will allocate €10 billion to build artificial intelligence gigafactories

31 July 2026

The fashion industry is betting on AI, but it’s forgetting to train people

31 July 2026

Claude confused the test with reality and attacked real companies

31 July 2026

In August, Moldovan consulates abroad will suspend the acceptance of applications

31 July 2026

The EU will allocate €10 billion to build artificial intelligence gigafactories

Workers’ health monitoring will be digitized

30 July 2026

MPay has become the primary channel for paying health insurance premiums

30 July 2026

Parliament to Ratify Agreement to Launch an Electronic Pledge Registry

30 July 2026

Moldova Falls in the Global Innovation Index

30 July 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”.