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In recent years, the debate on the regulation of cross-border marketplaces such as Temu, Aliexpress and similar platforms has intensified in Moldova in the context of protecting the domestic market and competing with local retail.

As long as Temu sells to Moldova – can Moldova sell to the world?

As long as Temu sells to Moldova – can Moldova sell to the world?

19 February 2026

Parliament voted in the final reading in favor of a bill according to which the threshold for registration as a VAT payer was raised from 1.2 million lei to 1.7 million lei per year,” Logos Press reported.

VAT payers’ registration threshold up to 1.7 million lei finally approved

VAT payers’ registration threshold up to 1.7 million lei finally approved

19 February 2026

Commercial bank MAIB launched its fourth public offering program for corporate bonds in February, expanding its portfolio of investment solutions for clients, Logos Press reported.

Moldova’s largest bank is playing big

Moldova’s largest bank is playing big

19 February 2026
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The draft law on the country’s accession to the Agreement on Port State Control Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eradicate Illegal Fishing was approved by a government decision, Logos Press reported.

Moldova to join FAO agreement against illegal fishing

Moldova to join FAO agreement against illegal fishing

19 February 2026

The 60th International Music Festival “Merzishor” on March 1 will open in an unusual way: with a large-scale premiere of the multimedia musical “Maria Mirabela. The story goes on.” The production is dedicated to the memory of composer Evgeny Doga and poet Grigore Vieru. This is the first musical entirely created in Moldova, Logos Press reports.

The jubilee “Mărcisor” will open the first Moldovan musical

The jubilee “Mărcisor” will open the first Moldovan musical

19 February 2026

Swiss giant Holcim Ltd. announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire Germany’s Xella Group for €1.85 billion (about $2.16 billion) back in October last year. The deal represents Holcim’s largest takeover in the last four years, according to Logos Press.

Switzerland “absorbs” Germany

Switzerland “absorbs” Germany

19 February 2026
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In January this year, 194.4 million cubic meters of gas were supplied to Moldovan consumers – about 50 million cubic meters more than in December 2025 and the same amount more than in January last year, Logos Press reported.

Energy Ministry laments the “Soviet system”

Energy Ministry laments the “Soviet system”

19 February 2026

The political focus of accession of the candidate countries (Ukraine, Moldova, Western Balkan countries) is shifting from formal admission to the “club” to the actual ingrowth of economies and institutions into the EU structure even before the official membership status, Logos Press reports.

The EU is leaning towards “reverse enlargement”

The EU is leaning towards “reverse enlargement”

19 February 2026

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

Exhibition season kicks off with tourism

10 January 2026

Moldova ended the year with a positive export balance for the first time in several years. Shipments abroad in 2025 amounted to $3.8 billion, which is 6.4% more than in the previous period. And this is probably the only good news in the country’s foreign trade balance.

Trade deficit hits a record high

Trade deficit hits a record high

17 February 2026

Landowners receive substantial financial bonuses for planting forests, but these bonuses are based on the supposed carbon benefits of forests. Which, however, are scientifically ambiguous. And this calls into question the meaningfulness of financial injections along these lines, Logos Press reports.

Forests don’t reduce carbon footprints?

Forests don’t reduce carbon footprints?

16 February 2026

Bitcoin trading remained volatile on Thursday, rising to around $67,000 after briefly falling to around $65,900, according to Logos Press.

Bitcoin lifted amid Trump’s tariff announcement

Bitcoin lifted amid Trump’s tariff announcement

19 February 2026

Will the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) ever introduce a common currency to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar in the world economy? Like many traditional international economists, I generally reject the idea, despite my role in creating the acronym BRICS, which led to the creation of the official BRICS club (later expanded to BRICS+ with the addition of five new members).

Can the BRICS currency make money?

Can the BRICS currency make money?

15 February 2026

The personal social insurance accounts of former employees of dormant companies will be updated with data on the contributions they paid to the state budget. They will be entered on the basis of tax documents and declarations related to this period, Logos Press reports.

Social contributions of employees of dormant enterprises will be offset when calculating pensions

Social contributions of employees of dormant enterprises will be offset when calculating pensions

19 February 2026

Against the backdrop of slowing economic growth, a lack of long-term capital and intense competition for investment between countries in the region, Moldova clearly needs new sources of capital inflows into the real economy. One potentially effective instrument is the investment residence permit.

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

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

17 February 2026

The General Assembly of the Association of Exporters and Importers of Grain and Agrofood Products Agrocereale has extended the mandate of the current director Iurie Rizhi for 2026. Nina Telyagă was elected as chairman of the Administrative Council of the organization, a position previously held by Tatiana Onofrei, Logos Press reported.

The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

12 February 2026

The e-commerce market in the Republic of Moldova is at a crucial stage of transformation. Despite the constant growth of online commerce sales, it still lags far behind the European average.

Moldova’s e-commerce market lags behind Europe

Moldova’s e-commerce market lags behind Europe

12 February 2026

The winners of nine sets of medals became known on the 12th competition day of the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Italy, reports Logos Press.

Winter Olympics 2026: Results of Day 12

Winter Olympics 2026: Results of Day 12

19 February 2026
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