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UPDATED. On the morning of February 28, Israel announced a “pre-emptive strike” against Iran. Later, a number of U.S. media outlets said that the U.S. armed forces were also launching dozens of strikes against Iran with U.S. attack aircraft based at bases across the Middle East and from aircraft carriers.

US and Israel launch full-scale war against Iran

US and Israel launch full-scale war against Iran

28 February 2026

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, died Feb. 28 in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. He was 86 years old. Iranian media confirmed his death at work and declared a 40-day mourning period.

Iran announced retaliation against the U.S. and Israel for Khamenei. Trump responded with a threat

Iran announced retaliation against the U.S. and Israel for Khamenei. Trump responded with a threat

01 March 2026

Preferences in payment methods in the EU countries vary significantly by region. Cash payments remain the most popular method in Germany and Austria, where they are preferred by almost two thirds of respondents. Bank cards dominate in the Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway).

The most popular payment methods in EU countries

The most popular payment methods in EU countries

01 March 2026
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Shares of U.S. company Duolingo Inc. the developer of a popular language-learning app, have fallen sharply after it published its 2026 forecast, Logos Press reported.

‘Language barrier’: Duolingo shares sag 18%

‘Language barrier’: Duolingo shares sag 18%

28 February 2026

A traffic circle will be built in Chisinau to relieve traffic flows and improve safety on the roads of the Botanica sector. It is also planned to build a passenger platform in this busy neighborhood of Chisinau.

A traffic circle will be built in the capital’s Botanika district

A traffic circle will be built in the capital’s Botanika district

01 March 2026

As a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine, more than 600,000 hectares of land owned by agri-food companies from the TOP-100 ranking are in territories controlled by the Russian army. In general, the land bank of companies from the TOP-100 is about 5.3 million hectares: this is a quarter of all sown areas of Ukraine, which are estimated at 23 million hectares. Ukrlandfarming, Agroton and HarvEast suffered the biggest losses.

Ukraine’s agroholdings lose and find land

Ukraine’s agroholdings lose and find land

01 March 2026

Today, March 1, 2026, Chisinau officially opens the international music festival “Mărcisor 2026”, which will be the main cultural event of the country of spring and will last until March 12. The organizers promise a rich program, including 26 events only in the capital and dozens of events all over Moldova, united by the theme of the meeting of spring and the community of cultures.

The jubilee international music festival “Mărcisor 2026” starts in Chisinau

The jubilee international music festival “Mărcisor 2026” starts in Chisinau

01 March 2026
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On February 27, the Brussels authorities announced the launch of an in-depth investigation into the Oltenia energy complex in Romania. The reason was doubts as to whether Bucharest had complied with EU conditions in the process of restructuring the complex or had abused state aid and violated competition rules on the domestic market.

European Commission may penalize Romania for state aid in the energy sector

European Commission may penalize Romania for state aid in the energy sector

01 March 2026

Starting from March 2, 2026, Moldovan citizens entering the EU will undergo a special identification procedure at five more Moldovan-Romanian border crossing points, Logos Press reports.

EES system at the EU border expanded

EES system at the EU border expanded

26 February 2026

The Youth Capital Program is celebrating its 15th anniversary. In 2026, the winner of the competition was the municipality of Balti. This year’s budget is a record 4 million lei. It will include an extensive calendar of events dedicated to young people.

“Youth Capital 2026” will receive 4 million lei

“Youth Capital 2026” will receive 4 million lei

01 March 2026

Imports of Moldovan wine, fresh grapes and other wine products into Ukraine may be significantly restricted in the near future. The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has prepared amendments to the list of goods whose import is subject to special control in 2026, Logos Press has reported.

Ukraine ready to impose embargo on Moldovan wine and grapes

Ukraine ready to impose embargo on Moldovan wine and grapes

27 February 2026

After new military strikes by the U.S. and Israel on the territory of Iran, the U.S. dollar will receive short-term support. This was stated by analysts of major banks, reports Logos Press.

US dollar rises amid strikes on Iran

US dollar rises amid strikes on Iran

01 March 2026

Excessive noise remains one of the most pressing environmental problems in Europe, affecting about 112 million people – that is, about one in five of the continent’s inhabitants, Logos Press reported.

EU can’t cope with noise pollution

EU can’t cope with noise pollution

23 February 2026

Bitcoin approached the $63,000 mark in Saturday trading after the U.S. and Israel carried out military strikes on Iran, sending the largest cryptocurrency tumbling about 3 percent in a matter of hours and exacerbating an already challenging weekend for risky assets.

Bitcoin nears $63,000 mark amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

Bitcoin nears $63,000 mark amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

28 February 2026

In a tense global order, the struggle for control of energy and mineral resources is increasingly seen as a matter of national security. From Venezuela and Greenland to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Ukraine, competition for strategic resources shapes global power dynamics, alliances and conflicts.

A new era of competition for resources requires transparency

A new era of competition for resources requires transparency

28 February 2026

Interaction with the IMF will be a key condition for the country’s support in the EU accession process. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) made such an appeal to the Moldovan authorities at a meeting on February 27.

IMF: the country is hampered by the labor market and misuse of funds

IMF: the country is hampered by the labor market and misuse of funds

28 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 Finance Ministry will re-evaluate the tax system and present proposals for the VAT rate in the HoReCa sector, but for now it is premature to talk about the exact tax rates, according to Logos Press.

The government has not yet decided on the VAT rate for HoReCa

The government has not yet decided on the VAT rate for HoReCa

25 February 2026

At least 20 people were killed when a military plane carrying banknotes crashed in the Bolivian city of El Alto on Friday.

A plane carrying money crashed in Bolivia.

A plane carrying money crashed in Bolivia.

01 March 2026

At the XXV Olympic Winter Games, which ended in Italy, the Norwegians once again became the undisputed leaders. Moreover, they managed to win a record number of gold medals – 18 out of 116 possible. The dominance of the “Vikings” kills the intrigue in many kinds of the program, and unfounded talk about the possible use of prohibited techniques finally deprive sports fans of the desire to watch the main competitions in winter sports.

Olympics without intrigue and unsportsmanlike footprints

Olympics without intrigue and unsportsmanlike footprints

28 February 2026
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