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For some Moldovan farmers, the sowing campaign-2026 is just beginning. And for Moldovan sugar beet growers, it should have already ended. But the sowing of sugar beet has been delayed. Visions for its harvest and domestic sugar production are vague. The situation with sugar import is close to scandalous. But let’s talk about everything in order.

Stagflation of the sugar market in Moldova: both shortages and price increases are possible

Stagflation of the sugar market in Moldova: both shortages and price increases are possible

29 April 2026

After the Easter truce, Russia proposed a ceasefire on the day of the Victory Day parade. Moscow has already scaled down the event. For the first time in many years, no Russian armored columns will march through Red Square.

Kiev opposes Victory Day truce, demanding long-term ceasefire

Kiev opposes Victory Day truce, demanding long-term ceasefire

30 April 2026

State budget revenues increased by 3.3% or 583 million lei compared to the same period of 2025, while the growth of expenditures was more than twice as high. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, they increased by 7.3% or by 1,460.5 million lei.

Budget execution: expenditures grew faster than revenues

Budget execution: expenditures grew faster than revenues

30 April 2026
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From May 1, 2026, the next stage of the large-scale national project of real estate valuation and revaluation will start. Within 90 days, until July 31, 2026, all commercial and industrial real estate in Moldova, which also includes land plots with agricultural buildings, will be revalued.

Commercial real estate appraisals start May 1. What’s next?

Commercial real estate appraisals start May 1. What’s next?

Today, 12:02

The gross agricultural product in the Republic of Moldova increased by 8.5% (in comparable prices) in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The increase was provided by the livestock sector – plus 8,8% against the indicator for the mentioned period of 2025. In January-March of this year, traditionally, the main share (98.3%) of agricultural production fell on products of animal origin.

Livestock sector ensured the growth of agricultural production in Moldova in January-March 2026

Livestock sector ensured the growth of agricultural production in Moldova in January-March 2026

30 April 2026

According to Italian media, public access is provided only during the preview days – from May 5 to 8. After that, the space will be closed, and until the end of the exhibition visitors will be offered only digital documentation of the project, broadcast on screens in the windows of the building.

The Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale will open in a limited format

The Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale will open in a limited format

29 April 2026
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“Moldova does not rely on one source or one route. We are building step by step a balanced and reliable energy supply portfolio that will ensure stability and predictability. It is crucial for us that this diversification is done at a sustainable price and that the security of supply for citizens remains an absolute priority,” Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said.

Dorin Jungietu: Moldova is building a reliable energy supply portfolio

Dorin Jungietu: Moldova is building a reliable energy supply portfolio

Today, 12:35

An EU-Armenia summit will be held in Yerevan on May 4-5, where the sides will discuss deepening bilateral cooperation, regional security and key international challenges. This will be the first bilateral summit in the history of Armenia-EU relations and is expected to give a new impetus to the development of strategic partnership between the sides. Observers and international media have already described the upcoming event as “historic”.

Yerevan to host ‘historic’ EU-Armenia summit

Yerevan to host ‘historic’ EU-Armenia summit

29 April 2026

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu will pay a working visit to Dubrovnik, Croatia, where he will participate in the 11th summit of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI). In parallel with the official program, closed sessions will be held with the participation of a limited number of investors and key decision makers from the region and beyond.

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

27 April 2026

The eurozone economy unexpectedly slowed at the start of 2026, with soaring energy prices driven by the war in Iran threatening stagflation in the coming months. Data for the first month of fighting in the Middle East, released Thursday, do not fully capture the extent of Europe’s economic slowdown, but give a sense of the scale of the losses.

Europe is getting closer to stagflation

Europe is getting closer to stagflation

Today, 14:24

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

SANTIAGO – For decades, global power has come from Europe and the United States. At least that’s what I thought when I first set foot in the Northern Hemisphere as a graduate student at Cambridge University. But the management of Chile’s international economic relations under former President Gabriel Boric has shown how much power the Global South can wield if it so chooses.

Rules for everyone else

Rules for everyone else

25 April 2026

Moldova has officially launched the Sub-Council for Artificial Intelligence and Applied Research (SCIA). The first meeting of this consultative structure took place on April 30, bringing together representatives of public authorities, academia, the private sector and relevant organizations in the field, the press service of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) reported.

Special body will promote AI ecosystem in Moldova

Special body will promote AI ecosystem in Moldova

Today, 14:43

In early March, the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) extended until the end of June the decision to appoint Moldovagaz JSC responsible for ensuring gas supply to the Transnistrian region. Earlier, in 2023, ANRE revoked the license for natural gas transportation from the Moldovan-Russian company, giving this function to a subsidiary of the Romanian state operator Transgaz. And in 2025 – the license for supply, which is now handled by the Moldovan state-owned company Energocom.

Vadim Cheban: The energy market has not become more stable, free and predictable

Vadim Cheban: The energy market has not become more stable, free and predictable

01 April 2026

In October 2025, the Moldovan government imposed a de facto ban on sugar imports from Serbia to the Moldovan market for a period of 200 days under the pretext of protecting the sector. This measure was presented as a supportive measure to give local sugar producers another hypothetical chance to “perk up”. Even at the cost of quite real sacrifices imposed on the entire food industry of Moldova. Let us assess what happened in the end.

How to clog the market: the unseemly story of one Moldovan government project

How to clog the market: the unseemly story of one Moldovan government project

21 April 2026

EuroCucina – Technology For the Kitchen, one of the world’s main platforms for kitchen design and home appliances, was held in Milan. The Moldovan team of the Bomba chain was invited to the exhibition by Beko, with which the chain works as an official partner. Maxim Ghilca, Commercial Director of Bomba, spoke about where the market is heading and what retailers can expect in the coming years.

Bomba at EuroCucina: which technologies will come to the Moldovan market

Bomba at EuroCucina: which technologies will come to the Moldovan market

Today, 12:05

Moldova’s security is closely linked to the country’s ability to build a sustainable economy and a functioning labor market, says Soros Moldova’s management. The Fund supports the development of a new national employment program for 2027-2031.

Soros Moldova supports the development of a new national employment program

Soros Moldova supports the development of a new national employment program

Today, 14:02

The Champions League semifinal match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal London ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night. Both goals were scored from penalties. At the end of the first half, Arsenal’s Victor Djokeres scored from the spot with a powerful shot. In the 56th minute, Julian Alvarez scored a similarly irresistible 11-meter shot, which was eventually recognized as the best player of the game.

Fiery draw between Atletico and Arsenal in the Champions League

Fiery draw between Atletico and Arsenal in the Champions League

30 April 2026

Google is preparing a major update for the Google Photos service, which could change the usual way of working with personal shots of clothes. A new function based on artificial intelligence will automatically analyze the images in the gallery and form a full-fledged virtual closet of the user.

Google Photos will turn your phone into a smart closet – and it will decide what you’re wearing

Google Photos will turn your phone into a smart closet – and it will decide what you’re wearing

30 April 2026

A direct rail line will be built between the two airports in Istanbul, Turkey, separated by the Bosphorus Strait, which will make it much easier to travel when transferring, Logos Press reported.

Istanbul has made it easier to transfer between airports

Istanbul has made it easier to transfer between airports

06 April 2026
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