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The European e-cigarette market is now at the peak of growth, but almost half of the turnover is out of state control. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of a new international study on the structure of the illegal vape market in Europe, presented at a press conference by experts from Fraunhofer IIS and MRU GmbH (Germany).

Every second vape is illegal: EU loses 6.6 billion euros

Every second vape is illegal: EU loses 6.6 billion euros

18 March 2026

New standards of consumer protection, on the one hand, and control over the activities of professional participants, on the other hand, are unlikely to cool down demand in the financial market. But, undoubtedly, they will add confidence to both sides of “money relations”.

The consumer credit market is actively growing along with risks

The consumer credit market is actively growing along with risks

Today, 16:08
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US department store chain Saks Global has received an additional $300 million in financing, marking an important step in its financial recovery. The funds are part of a larger $1.75 billion package of support generated through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US. At the same time, the company’s shareholders approved a five-year growth strategy aimed at returning the business to sustainable profitability.

Saks Global is preparing a reorganization plan after closing part of the retail chain

Saks Global is preparing a reorganization plan after closing part of the retail chain

18 March 2026

Laboratory data show that at present the water in the Dniester does not pose a danger to the Chisinau municipality. This was stated during the meeting of the Municipal Commission for Emergency Situation. The specialists also discussed the information about the stains that appeared in the river Byc.

Water in the Dniester is not dangerous for Chisinau

Water in the Dniester is not dangerous for Chisinau

Today, 15:07

In January-February 2026, Moldova sent more than 17 thousand tons of grapes to foreign markets. Its exports continue in March, but the purchase prices of winegrowers are discouraging.

Grape market: exports rise, price falls

Grape market: exports rise, price falls

Today, 15:33

The winners of the 98th Academy Awards were announced in Los Angeles. The main triumphants of the evening were “Battle Beyond the Battle” and “Sinners”, who shared the key awards between them.

Oscars 2026: full list of winners and nominees

Oscars 2026: full list of winners and nominees

16 March 2026

A court in the US has ruled that the Donald Trump administration’s decision to terminate the Voice of America radio station was illegal and ordered it to put 1,042 employees of the media outlet back to work.

Donald Trump has been ordered to bring back the Voice of America

Donald Trump has been ordered to bring back the Voice of America

Today, 16:24
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The norm of the minimum stock of gasoline in Moldova is reduced from 8,000 tons to 5,000 tons. At the same time, the retail sale of diesel in consumer containers is limited to 20 liters per purchase. These measures are taken by the government in order to optimize the use of storage capacity and avoid blocking stocks.

Limit on retail sale of diesel in containers introduced

Limit on retail sale of diesel in containers introduced

18 March 2026

The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its European Environmental Information and Observation Network (Eionet) today approved the Republic of Moldova as a partner country, thus expanding the EEA network to 32 member countries and 7 partner countries across Europe.

Moldova became a partner of the European Environment Agency

Moldova became a partner of the European Environment Agency

Today, 14:22

The assessment of the functioning of the Black Sea corridor to Ukrainian ports as a vital economic line will be one of the topics of the international Conference on Security in the Black Sea Region to be held in Chisinau.

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

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

14 March 2026

Swiss watch exports showed strong growth in February 2026, reinforcing the signal of recovering demand for luxury goods. According to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, shipments abroad increased by 9.2% year-on-year to CHF 2.168 billion, compared to a 3.6% decline a month earlier.

Swiss watch exports up 9.2% in February

Swiss watch exports up 9.2% in February

Today, 11:26

The quota trading system has divided EU countries at today’s summit. The 27 leaders agree that energy prices are a serious problem, but disagree on how to solve it.

The EU is looking for ways to overcome the energy crisis

The EU is looking for ways to overcome the energy crisis

Today, 12:39

Under the new regulations, local authorities will be obliged to identify ragweed-contaminated areas, map out ragweed hotspots and potential areas of spread, and coordinate with owners to eradicate this invasive plant. At the national level, public institutions in the fields of agriculture, environment and health will be responsible for informing and controlling ragweed control campaigns.

The Moldovan government updated measures to prevent the spread and control ragweed

The Moldovan government updated measures to prevent the spread and control ragweed

18 March 2026

The war in Iran is shaking the world economy more and more thoroughly. Global financial markets are showing signs of growing panic amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and a sharp jump in energy prices, analysts say.

Markets on the verge of panic over Iran war: investors flee risk

Markets on the verge of panic over Iran war: investors flee risk

Today, 13:57

U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, first imposed last April and continually modified since then, have failed to start a global trade war. Instead of retaliating against the US, much of the world effectively capitulated. This response was often seen as political weakness, especially in Europe. However, it was based on sound economic logic.

The wisdom of Europe’s “great surrender”

The wisdom of Europe’s “great surrender”

15 March 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 sugar market is not about “sweetness”, but about economy in its purest form: excess supply, rising costs and managerial mistakes are instantly converted into price. That is why there is always a lot of information noise around sugar – slogans “let’s provide the market with our own”, “the market needs protection”, “importers are enemies”. But the noise does not change the main thing: the market does not punish imports – the market punishes inefficiency. And today this is evident all over Europe.

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

09 March 2026

The excitement around Chanel’s new collection proved once again that the luxury industry still knows how to create desire and manage customer attention. The launch of the accessories line was not just a fashion event, but an indication of how the right strategy can revitalize demand even in the face of talk of an overheating market.

The launch of Chanel’s collection is driving interest in the luxury market

The launch of Chanel’s collection is driving interest in the luxury market

Today, 14:46

About 300 educational institutions of school and pre-school education across the country will receive digital equipment to strengthen the educational infrastructure of the institutions. The investment of more than 15.5 million lei is made within the framework of the project “Improving the Quality of Education”, financed by the World Bank.

Schools and kindergartens will receive digital equipment worth 15.5 million lei

Schools and kindergartens will receive digital equipment worth 15.5 million lei

Today, 16:39

Former world number one, Romanian Simona Halep and Argentine tennis player Juan Manuel del Potro, ranked third in the ATP ranking, will play an exhibition match in Chisinau on May 23, Logos Press reports.

The leading world racquets of the past years will come to Chisinau

The leading world racquets of the past years will come to Chisinau

18 March 2026

Google has removed an experimental feature in search that showed medical advice based on the experience of ordinary users. Previously, the AI aggregated recommendations from forums, blogs and discussions and included them in answers to health queries.

Google shut down AI with ‘people’s’ health advice

Google shut down AI with ‘people’s’ health advice

Today, 16:16
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