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National Bank restricts consumer loans

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is tightening consumer credit rules from June 2026 to prevent over-indebtedness of the population. The new measures include limiting the maximum term of consumer loans to 5 years, mortgage loans - to 30 years, and leasing - to 7 years. The list of income to be taken into account when assessing solvency has also been expanded. The relevant regulations have been approved and will enter into force in June 2026.
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The state enterprise “Chisinau Glass Factory” may be privatized in the near future as a “single property complex through an investment tender”, according to a proposal sent to the government by the Public Property Agency (APP).

Chisinau glass factory to be privatized

Chisinau glass factory to be privatized

14 April 2026

Municipal services have become more active for the Easter holidays. The Association for the Management of Green Plants approved 12 projects to improve parks, squares and green areas in Chisinau and neighboring settlements.

City Hall is investing in parks and flowers

City Hall is investing in parks and flowers

15 April 2026

The catalog of plant varieties in the Republic of Moldova for 2026 was published by the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA). It is updated annually and is addressed to agricultural producers.

The Catalog of Plant Varieties appeared in Moldova

The Catalog of Plant Varieties appeared in Moldova

15 April 2026

More than a thousand representatives of the U.S. film industry have signed an open letter criticizing the planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount. Actors and directors warn of job cuts, risks to competition and increased costs for viewers.

Hollywood opposes the Paramount and Warner Bros. deal.

Hollywood opposes the Paramount and Warner Bros. deal.

14 April 2026

Interest-free offers of stores, interpreted as “goods on installments”, and other products of lending activities hidden from consumers’ eyes will come under the regulator’s close supervision. The National Financial Market Commission (NFMC) has developed a new regulatory framework for consumer credit agreements.

“Goods on installments” fall under consumer protection

“Goods on installments” fall under consumer protection

Today, 10:59
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Moldova will be not only a recipient country, but also a donor of official assistance in the European Union within the Official Development Assistance (ODA) program. The relevant decision and regulation were approved by the government.

Moldova prepares to become a donor

Moldova prepares to become a donor

Today, 10:32

On the last Saturday in March, Earth Hour is an annual global event in which millions of people and institutions in all countries turn off their lights for one hour to draw attention to climate change and energy conservation.

Government calls for lights to be turned off

Government calls for lights to be turned off

28 March 2026

In February 2026, Moldova imported goods worth 822.2 million euros, which is 1.5% less compared to February 2025. This is the first time in many years when the National Bureau of Statistics records a negative import dynamics.

For the first time negative import dynamics was registered in Moldova

For the first time negative import dynamics was registered in Moldova

15 April 2026

Moldova will officially leave the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on April 8, 2027, Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi told reporters on Wednesday after a government meeting.

Moldova will officially leave the CIS on April 8, 2027

Moldova will officially leave the CIS on April 8, 2027

15 April 2026

Starting August 12 of this year, the European Union will begin implementing new rules on food packaging and packaging waste. The changes will be implemented in accordance with Regulation UE 2025/40. The new rules will be applied in phases until 2040. The regulation applies to all products entering the European market, including those from outside the EU.

EU tightens rules on food packaging

EU tightens rules on food packaging

10 April 2026

French fashion house Hermes (HRMS) on Wednesday, April 15, led the fall of shares among luxury brands. The cost of securities collapsed by 14.22% to the closing level of the previous day and at the minimum amounted to 1529.5 euros. This is the strongest intraday fall in the history of the company.

Hermes shares collapsed over the course of the day

Hermes shares collapsed over the course of the day

15 April 2026

Over the past 16 years, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the longest-serving head of government in the European Union, has taken all sorts of actions to tip the electoral scales in favor of his ruling Fidesz party. However, that party may well lose Sunday’s election, raising the question of next steps.

A new type of democratic transition

A new type of democratic transition

12 April 2026

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

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

French company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton earned 19.1 billion euros in the first quarter, which was below analysts’ expectations (19.6 billion). The main reason was weak sales in the company’s largest business – fashion clothing and leather accessories.

Fashion giant LVMH loses profits

Fashion giant LVMH loses profits

14 April 2026

According to the latest data, about 33 thousand people in Moldova receive the minimum wage, which this year amounts to 6,300 lei per month. Of these, about 10 thousand work in the public sector and about 23 thousand in the private sector.

In Moldova, 33 thousand people receive a salary of 6300 lei

In Moldova, 33 thousand people receive a salary of 6300 lei

Today, 08:32

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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