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Germany wants to keep border controls at EU internal borders

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is in favor of control at the EU's internal borders. This, in his opinion, should remain part of the current migration policy.

04 May 2026 |

Татьяна Шикирлийская

Prada reported quarterly revenue growth to €1.4 billion

04 May 2026 |

Наташа Ким

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

04 May 2026 |

Игорь Фомин

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

04 May 2026 |

Арина Кодряну

LEADER Program Funding Launches

04 May 2026 |

Вадим Кетрарь

Combating money laundering will be a priority of the anti-drug strategy

04 May 2026 |

Светлана Руденко

Moldova builds strategic partnership in agriculture with North Carolina

04 May 2026 |

Вадим Кетрарь

Chanel, Gucci and Nike under attack: how replicas are taking over the fashion market

04 May 2026 |

Наташа Ким

Nikusor Dan: Hungary’s response on Moldova’s accession to the EU is expected by the end of June

04 May 2026 |

Светлана Руденко

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Top News

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

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

29 April 2026

Real estate market as a mirror of Moldova’s economy

27 April 2026

Adidas Breaks the Market: Factory Store as a New Driver of Moldovan Retailing

27 April 2026

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

Politics & Economy

Shipping giant MSC opens new route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz

Global container shipping giant, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has announced the launch of a new Europe-Red Sea-Middle East express service linking key European ports with Saudi Arabia and other regional hubs.

Shipping giant MSC opens new route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz

04 May 2026

“Project Freedom”: Trump launches risky operation to de-blockade Strait of Hormuz

04 May 2026

U.S. congressmen try to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran

04 May 2026

Shipping giant MSC opens new route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz

Banks & Finance

Anca Dragu: Moldova saved almost seven million euros in six months after joining SEPA

Moldova has saved almost 7 million euros in 6 months after joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), as the commission for transfers has been reduced to 0-3 euros, Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, said at the official opening of the event “Bucharest Leaders’ Summit: United for a Better World”.

Anca Dragu: Moldova saved almost seven million euros in six months after joining SEPA

04 May 2026

Revenues administered by the STS grew by 13.3% in the first 4 months of 2026

04 May 2026

The May subscription round for citizens has started

04 May 2026

Anca Dragu: Moldova saved almost seven million euros in six months after joining SEPA

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Business & Companies

New rental record: “Airbnb effect” could not be stopped

EU restrictions on short-term rentals have not stopped the market: it continues to grow at nearly double-digit rates and is approaching the 1 billion overnight stays mark.

New rental record: “Airbnb effect” could not be stopped

04 May 2026

Legislation on small and medium-sized enterprises is harmonized with European legislation

04 May 2026

PayPal reorganized its business and created a crypto division

01 May 2026

New rental record: “Airbnb effect” could not be stopped

City & Regions

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

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

Agribusiness & Winemaking

Moldavian wine is 7000 years old

The National Museum of Moldovan History hosted the public presentation of the project “7000 Years with Wine” – an initiative that brings together winemakers, economists, historians, marketers and designers. The project is realized by enthusiasts who are convinced that Moldovan wine has a history that the whole world should hear.

Moldavian wine is 7000 years old

04 May 2026

May frosts caused great damage to Moldova’s gardens

04 May 2026

Dangerous parasite threatens Europe’s beekeeping industry

03 May 2026

Moldavian wine is 7000 years old

Art & Culture

The “end of money” has already happened once before

Coins ceased to represent value as currency in Late Antiquity. A new study of a Roman warrior’s burial from Belgium’s Fort Odenburg has revealed the point at which coins became valued simply by the weight of the metal in the wallet. The transition from coins to scrap metal mirrored the Roman warrior’s wallet.

The “end of money” has already happened once before

03 May 2026

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

29 April 2026

Politics vs art: the high-profile conflict over the Venice Biennale gathers momentum

29 April 2026

The “end of money” has already happened once before

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’

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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

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

Economy & Law

Maritime Agency to strengthen control over foreign vessels

The Maritime Agency of the Republic of Moldova will get new powers to assess and manage risks of foreign vessels. This is provided for by a package of changes aimed at harmonizing national regulations with EU standards.

Maritime Agency to strengthen control over foreign vessels

03 May 2026

ANI: Increase in violations and questions to control practices

02 May 2026

Radu Marian has been targeted by internet scammers for two days in a row

02 May 2026

Maritime Agency to strengthen control over foreign vessels

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

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

Strategic gas reserves will be increased

03 May 2026

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

02 May 2026

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

European Integration

The European Policy Community summit in Yerevan has started: what is its uniqueness?

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan touched upon Armenian-Azerbaijani relations, the unblocking of regional communications and the prospects for international peace in his opening speech at the 8th European Political Community Summit.

The European Policy Community summit in Yerevan has started: what is its uniqueness?

04 May 2026

Moldova passes the baton of chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to Monaco

04 May 2026

Maya Sandu and Nikushor Dan arrived together in Yerevan to participate in the ENP Summit

03 May 2026

The European Policy Community summit in Yerevan has started: what is its uniqueness?

Events

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

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’

27 April 2026

Government calls for lights to be turned off

28 March 2026

Chisinau to discuss the work of the Black Sea corridor to Ukrainian ports

14 March 2026

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

Export & Import

Moldovan sugar producers and beet growers against uncontrolled sugar imports

The Union of Sugar Producers of Moldova (UPZM) and the Association of Sugar Beet Producers of Moldova call on the government to “urgently resume the procedure of approving the decree on the regulation of sugar imports”. The draft of this document provided for the indefinite exemption of sugar from the free trade regime under the agreement between Moldova and CEFTA countries. A week ago, the draft was withdrawn, the State Chancellery said. The reasons were not given, but apparently one of them was the absence of a positive opinion from the Competition Council.

Moldovan sugar producers and beet growers against uncontrolled sugar imports

04 May 2026

Moldovan apple exports decline

04 May 2026

Ukraine shipped more grain to Hungary than to Poland in April

02 May 2026

Moldovan sugar producers and beet growers against uncontrolled sugar imports

FinTech

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

The crypto asset is up nearly 3% in the last 24 hours.

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

02 May 2026

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

Gas

Strategic gas reserves will be increased

The government plans to raise the minimum amount of strategic natural gas reserves from 50 million to 56.3 million cubic meters.

Strategic gas reserves will be increased

03 May 2026

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

02 May 2026

Strategic gas reserves will be increased

Global Economy

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

The European Policy Community summit in Yerevan has started: what is its uniqueness?

04 May 2026

OPEC+ members to increase oil production

04 May 2026

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

Global Markets

OPEC+ members to increase oil production

OPEC+ members raised their combined oil production targets for June by 188,000 bpd after the UAE left the group. Seven key countries – Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman – agreed to increase the volumes.

OPEC+ members to increase oil production

04 May 2026

Luxury real estate price growth in the world is declining

02 May 2026

OPEC+ members to increase oil production

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

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

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

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

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Infrastructure

Moldova’s housing stock has successfully survived the millennium milestone

According to the 2024 Census of Population and Housing Stock in Moldova, there are more than 1.12 million residential structures in the country, most of which are concentrated in rural areas. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disseminated final data on the characteristics of the housing stock, including dates of construction, construction materials used and regional differences.

Moldova’s housing stock has successfully survived the millennium milestone

02 May 2026

Moldova’s housing stock has successfully survived the millennium milestone

International Trade

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

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

Investments & Markets

Ilon Musk caused market swings with a short “Yes!” on social media

Social network X (formerly Twitter) once again became the epicenter of market fluctuations on May 4, 2026. The occasion was an ultra-laconic post by the platform’s owner Ilon Musk.

Ilon Musk caused market swings with a short “Yes!” on social media

04 May 2026

UBS sharply cut silver forecasts amid weakening demand

30 April 2026

Vinted valued at €8bn after €880m secondary deal

28 April 2026

Ilon Musk caused market swings with a short “Yes!” on social media

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

Watch out for AI government

PARIS/LOVELAND-The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced in early April a plan to deliver half of its government services using agent-based artificial intelligence (AI) within the next two years. According to the plan, AI will play the role of an “executive partner” that “analyzes, decides, executes and improves in real time” without human intervention.

Watch out for AI government

03 May 2026

Has de-dollarization begun?

02 May 2026

Rules for everyone else

25 April 2026

Watch out for AI government

Moldova’s Economy

After insulating the house, the family reduced their firewood consumption by half

The Kitik family from the village of Calmățui, district Hincesti, raising 9 children, was able to significantly reduce the consumption of firewood for heating and maintain a stable temperature in their house thanks to energy efficiency works carried out within the framework of the state program “Fund for Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector of Moldova” (FEERM), administered by the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED).

After insulating the house, the family reduced their firewood consumption by half

04 May 2026

Filat: if the economy is “growing”, why don’t people feel it?

04 May 2026

Moldovan Finance Minister does not recommend getting involved with cryptocurrencies

03 May 2026

After insulating the house, the family reduced their firewood consumption by half

Municipalities

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

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

Point of View

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

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

01 April 2026

Investor without status: Why a residence permit in Moldova does not attract capital

17 February 2026

“Territorial cleansing” instead of real territorial reform

23 January 2026

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

Pro Business

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

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

21 April 2026

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

09 March 2026

The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

12 February 2026

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

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

The flat nectarine: from niche to top fruit retailer in Europe

In 2026, interest in flat nectarines is noticeably increasing both on the part of buyers and growers. According to breeding companies, the flat nectarine is rapidly moving out of the niche segment: in European market players, it already accounts for about 10% of sales of planting material. The growing interest is not only due to the unusual shape of the fruit, but also due to the improved taste, productivity and commercial attractiveness of new varieties.

The flat nectarine: from niche to top fruit retailer in Europe

02 May 2026

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

01 May 2026

The first Taco Bell restaurant opened in Moldova

30 April 2026

The flat nectarine: from niche to top fruit retailer in Europe

Social Sphere

A direct settlement mechanism for CMTPL insurance will be introduced

Innocent drivers will be able to receive compensation directly from their insurance company, faster and with less bureaucracy.

A direct settlement mechanism for CMTPL insurance will be introduced

03 May 2026

Genoa: court reinstates employee replaced by AI

03 May 2026

A direct settlement mechanism for CMTPL insurance will be introduced

Society

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

04 May 2026

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

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Sport & Tourism

Luxury is over: how war destroyed Dubai’s tourist paradise

The military conflict between the US and Iran has dealt a devastating blow to Dubai’s tourism industry, turning one of the world’s busiest metropolises into a city of empty hotels and closed resorts. The emirate’s economy is estimated to be losing hundreds of millions of pounds sterling every day, and the flow of foreign tourists has virtually dried up.

Luxury is over: how war destroyed Dubai’s tourist paradise

04 May 2026

New tourist routes opened in the “Lower Prut” region

04 May 2026

Fiery draw between Atletico and Arsenal in the Champions League

30 April 2026

Luxury is over: how war destroyed Dubai’s tourist paradise

Technology & Innovation

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

04 May 2026

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

04 May 2026

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

04 May 2026

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

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”.