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Victoria Belous: It Makes No Sense to Downsize the Bureaucracy for the Sake of Cost Savings

The government should not cut public spending simply by reducing the number of civil servants: some government agencies today carry out tasks that did not exist ten years ago, and European integration continues to increase the workload on the bureaucracy. Finance Minister Viktoria Belous made this statement in an interview with Logos Press.

Today, 13:56 |

Irina Matenko

Moldovan residents possess nearly 82,000 firearms

Today, 14:35 |

Svetlana Rudenco

Von der Leyen Proposed Reviewing the Role of Citizens’ Deposits

Today, 14:17 |

Irina Covalenco

A meeting with a mediator won’t come cheap

Today, 13:36 |

Igor Fomin

Cuiumju: Romania is cutting fuel taxes, while the Moldovan government is looking for ways to raise them

Today, 13:17 |

Igor Fomin

“The Psychology of September 1”

Today, 12:56 |

Svetlana Rudenco

Turkey is working to resume the “grain deal”

Today, 12:01 |

Vadim Chetrari

Romania has cut the excise tax on diesel fuel for the second time

Today, 11:14 |

Igor Fomin

OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft have warned of the threat of cyberattacks using AI

Today, 10:56 |

Arina Codreanu

Ethereum rose 40% in August, far outpacing Bitcoin

Today, 10:35 |

Igor Fomin

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Business & Companies

The Moldovan company ABS 2000 has opened a glass recycling plant in Romania

ABS 2000, a Moldovan waste management and recycling company, announced the opening of a glass recycling plant in the city of Buzău in southeastern Romania. The investment totaled approximately 7.4 million euros ($8.6 million).

The Moldovan company ABS 2000 has opened a glass recycling plant in Romania

28 August 2026

Soccer and Formula 1 Have Brought New Customers to Lego

25 August 2026

ODA is launching a new round of grants for entrepreneurship development

25 August 2026

Moldova has extended the privatization of four state-owned enterprises until October

20 August 2026

The Moldovan company ABS 2000 has opened a glass recycling plant in Romania

Government support for investments in manufacturing will be doubled

19 August 2026

Carriers’ risk levels will be reflected in the state registry

17 August 2026

More than 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs completed free training in Moldova

15 August 2026

Pandora Finds a Way to Grow Amid Weak Demand in the U.S.

14 August 2026

Top News

Hostages of the Market or Strategic Planning Mistakes?

Social and political tensions are once again running high in Moldova’s energy sector. Increases in gas and electricity rates are inevitable. And this is happening ahead of the fall and winter period of increased energy consumption, which will also affect utility bills. The authorities never tire of repeating that they are not to blame—the situation on the markets is beyond their control.

Hostages of the Market or Strategic Planning Mistakes?

19 August 2026

Teacher Pay Raises: Are Both Teachers and Ministers Waiting for Decisions?

12 August 2026

Five Priorities for Carrying Out Vasile Tofan’s Challenging Mission

23 July 2026

Support for business and government reform have become the cornerstones of the new government’s agenda

20 July 2026

Hostages of the Market or Strategic Planning Mistakes?

From Square Meters to Projects: How to Address the Housing Crisis in Moldova

17 July 2026

GRECO has called on European governments to step up the fight against corruption. A message for Moldova

30 June 2026

Moldova in the Age of AI: What Niche Can a Small Economy Fill?

24 June 2026

The Venice Commission Has Pointed Out the Risks of Moldova’s Judicial Vetting Reform

17 June 2026

Politics & Economy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested the opening of polling stations in Transnistria

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers it unacceptable for Russia to open 16 polling stations in the Transnistria region without Chisinau’s consent.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested the opening of polling stations in Transnistria

Today, 09:12

The Russian ambassador stated that Moldova risks losing the benefits of the CIS after its withdrawal

29 August 2026

Should Iceland Begin Negotiations for EU Membership? Iceland Votes

29 August 2026

Trump Ranks Higher Than Lincoln: The President Has Compiled His Own List of U.S. Leaders

28 August 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested the opening of polling stations in Transnistria

Osmochescu’s Priorities: European Integration, Acclimatization, and Effective Subsidies

28 August 2026

The Ministry of Defense has accredited Germany’s new military attaché

28 August 2026

Moldova’s Central Election Commission announced the start of the election period in Gagauzia

28 August 2026

Parliament Begins Its Fall Session

28 August 2026

Banks & Finance

The National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a new all-time high

The National Bank of Moldova’s (NBM) official reserve assets have shown a steady upward trend in August. According to preliminary data from the financial regulator, gross reserves in the euro reached an interim figure of approximately 5.39 billion euros as of August 21, compared to 5.2 billion euros at the end of July.

The National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a new all-time high

29 August 2026

The 2026 state budget deficit will rise to 23.07 billion lei

29 August 2026

Car insurance premiums will increase starting October 4

28 August 2026

Moldova will extend the zero tax rate on undistributed profits, but only for a short time

28 August 2026

The National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves have reached a new all-time high

The Ministry of Finance Continues Consultations on Tax Policy – 2027

28 August 2026

Romania Will Not Receive 770 Million Euros from European Union Funds

28 August 2026

The model for assessing property values for tax purposes has been updated

27 August 2026

The National Bank is also receiving congratulations on its 35th anniversary

27 August 2026

City & Regions

The city center will be closed on August 30 and 31

Traffic will be temporarily restricted on several central streets due to events marking the Limba Noastră holiday.

The city center will be closed on August 30 and 31

29 August 2026

At the Limba Noastră festival, you’ll be able to test your knowledge of Romanian

29 August 2026

A school in the capital’s suburb of Vatra has been renovated

28 August 2026

Opinion: “A regulatory association is impossible without an organic law”

28 August 2026

The city center will be closed on August 30 and 31

Ukraine is counting on Romanian pilots to work around the clock

27 August 2026

In the Hynchesht district, 15,000 residents will gain access to drinking water

27 August 2026

Emergency response services in Moldova and Romania conducted flood preparedness drills

27 August 2026

Traffic will be suspended tomorrow in the center of the capital

26 August 2026

Accidents

The ANSA Agency is fighting a quarantine pest—phytoplasma

The National Food Safety Agency reports the detection in the vineyards of the Republic of Moldova of a quarantine pest—the grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma—which causes a golden yellowing of grapevines. The presence of this quarantine organism is known within the European Union and is of concern to the Republic of Moldova.

The ANSA Agency is fighting a quarantine pest—phytoplasma

28 August 2026

Glacier Avalanche in the Himalayas: 168 Dead, More Than 1,000 Missing

27 August 2026

New outbreaks of African swine fever are being contained in Moldova

26 August 2026

As a result of a drone attack, the “Vinogradovka–Vulcanesti” border crossing has been temporarily closed

25 August 2026

The ANSA Agency is fighting a quarantine pest—phytoplasma

For the second night in a row, drones have been attacking border infrastructure near Moldova

21 August 2026

The ANSA news agency prevented the sale of large shipments of substandard rice

19 August 2026

Efforts Are Underway in Hungary to Save the Paks Nuclear Power Plant

18 August 2026

“Ukrainian Transit” Is Under Threat Due to the Condition of Moldova’s Railroad Infrastructure

18 August 2026

Agribusiness & Winemaking

“Seasonal Imbalance” in the Plum Market

The Moldovan plum market has entered a period of “seasonal imbalance.” At the turn of summer and fall, the supply of mid-season plum varieties most common in Moldova (such as “Stanley” and others) from agricultural producers is growing rapidly. Meanwhile, demand for these fruits from traders is low or, at best, moderate.

“Seasonal Imbalance” in the Plum Market

29 August 2026

The expansion of Moldova’s farmer registry will be supported by UNDP grants

28 August 2026

More than 300 manufacturers showcased their products at “Produs Autohton 2026”

28 August 2026

The AIPA Agency is accepting applications for “insurance subsidies”

28 August 2026

“Seasonal Imbalance” in the Plum Market

The government has standardized the requirements for the inspection of livestock products

26 August 2026

Agricultural machinery will require a safety certificate

26 August 2026

Moldova Will Establish a Registry for Holstein Cows

26 August 2026

MAIA: “Wine has been and remains Moldova’s calling card.”

26 August 2026

Art & Culture

Yayoi Kusama: The Artist Who Turned Hallucinations into Art

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who transformed the hallucinations that had haunted her since childhood into one of the most recognizable artistic languages of our time, has died at the age of 97.

Yayoi Kusama: The Artist Who Turned Hallucinations into Art

28 August 2026

Netflix Lost Subscribers Due to a Poor Release Schedule

25 August 2026

The Netherlands is boycotting “Eurovision 2027”, calling the contest a platform for division

24 August 2026

The National Library will showcase documents marking the 35th anniversary of Moldova’s independence

23 August 2026

Yayoi Kusama: The Artist Who Turned Hallucinations into Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is exhibiting the oldest surviving fragment of Homer’s *Odyssey*

20 August 2026

Plans are in place to restore the lake at the Village Museum in Chisinau after it has become shallower

20 August 2026

The Minister of Culture Asks for the Return of U.S. Grants for Moldovan Media Outlets

19 August 2026

The submission period for the National Award, which carries a prize of 100,000 lei, will run through September 18

18 August 2026

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’

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

Moldova and Japan strengthen digital cooperation

02 May 2026

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

Economy & Law

The procedure for dismissing the NBM leadership was challenged in the Constitutional Court

A group of lawmakers has petitioned the Constitutional Court to review the constitutionality of a provision that grants the president a decisive role in the dismissal of members of the leadership of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).

The procedure for dismissing the NBM leadership was challenged in the Constitutional Court

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The National Security Council will be integrated into the defense decision-making process

29 August 2026

Bill: Patients Will Be Able to Receive Compensation for Medical Malpractice Without Going to Court

29 August 2026

ANSA: Food labels must be in Romanian

29 August 2026

The procedure for dismissing the NBM leadership was challenged in the Constitutional Court

The government is proposing to liquidate eight state-owned enterprises

29 August 2026

Legis.md will be improved to make it easier to search for laws

29 August 2026

AGEPI continues its search for a single royalty collector and is preparing legislative reforms

28 August 2026

Commissions investigating the activities of state-owned enterprises will have their terms extended

28 August 2026

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

Electricity

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

The Ministry of Energy initiated the process of granting the status of a strategic object of national interest for the country’s energy security to the construction of the 400 kV Straseni-Gutinas transmission line, as well as the modernization of the 330 kV power plant in Straseni.

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

05 May 2026

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

Energy

Gas Crisis in Europe: EU Reserves Hit a 13-Year Low Ahead of Winter

Natural gas reserves in European Union countries reached about 63% of storage capacity by the end of August—significantly below the average level for this time of year.

Gas Crisis in Europe: EU Reserves Hit a 13-Year Low Ahead of Winter

29 August 2026

Gas and electricity meters will be inspected less frequently

28 August 2026

Maia Sandu Honored the CEO of Transgaz on Independence Day

28 August 2026

The government is drafting new regulations for inspecting heating systems in buildings

28 August 2026

Gas Crisis in Europe: EU Reserves Hit a 13-Year Low Ahead of Winter

Energy Dispute in Romania: Exchange Accuses ANRE of Misconduct

28 August 2026

Dan Nicușor: Romania Will Continue to Supply Electricity to the Republic of Moldova

28 August 2026

Moldova is accelerating the launch of renewable energy projects and energy storage systems

27 August 2026

Trump Declared a State of Emergency in the U.S.

27 August 2026

European Integration

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission

The presidential adviser for relations with citizens in the country and the diaspora, Larisa Miculec, has been dismissed from her post on the basis of her resignation. The corresponding decree was signed by Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Friday, May 29.

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission

29 May 2026

EU launched a project to strengthen intellectual property protection for the Balkans and Moldova

21 May 2026

“Any support for Ukraine is equally support for Moldova” – Mihai Popşoi

19 May 2026

Analytical forecast models against the “unique chance” of Moldova’s EU membership

15 May 2026

Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission

In Cyprus, EU countries discussed the importance of enlargement and the rule of law

11 May 2026

Conferences, speeches, national cuisines and lots of music: how Europe Day is going on

9 May 2026

Cypriot president to visit Chisinau on May 9

8 May 2026

Kaya Callas goes to Chisinau, but will not stay for Europe Day celebrations

5 May 2026

Events

A decision will be made today regarding the possibility of releasing water from the Dniester Reservoir in September

A meeting of the Moldovan-Ukrainian Commission on the Dniester is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. today. The initial data, which will serve as the basis for determining the parties’ course of action in September, do not inspire optimism.

A decision will be made today regarding the possibility of releasing water from the Dniester Reservoir in September

28 August 2026

Military parades were held in Chisinau and Bălți to mark Independence Day

27 August 2026

Moldova is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a parade, a concert, and visits from the leaders of Romania and Ukraine

27 August 2026

The chance to be named Winemaker of the Year

26 August 2026

A decision will be made today regarding the possibility of releasing water from the Dniester Reservoir in September

“The Giant Grape Cluster” and Other Achievements of Moldovan Viticulture at the Festival in Chimishlia

24 August 2026

Chisinau Will Host a Major Security Forum

24 August 2026

The government has announced a program of events to mark the 35th anniversary of Moldova’s independence

22 August 2026

Farmers in Moldova will learn from the experience of nut growers in Southern Europe

21 August 2026

Export & Import

The Black Sea Region Market in August: Available Transportation Solves Everything

By the end of August 2026, the grain and oilseed market in the Black Sea region, according to experts, had ceased to respond to traditional “supply and demand” signals. Nor did it respond to benchmark prices set on the MATIF (Euronext) futures exchange or in ports (Constanta). Moldovan farmers and traders felt the full impact of this anomaly.

The Black Sea Region Market in August: Available Transportation Solves Everything

29 August 2026

Customs Launches the e-ITO Service for Online Submission of Customs Information

29 August 2026

Moldova and Kazakhstan account for more than 60% of Ukraine’s cheese exports

29 August 2026

The Port of Constanta may not have sufficient capacity to handle all of the agricultural produce from the Black Sea region

27 August 2026

The Black Sea Region Market in August: Available Transportation Solves Everything

Turkey will improve conditions for sunflower seed imports starting at the beginning of the 2026/27 marketing season

27 August 2026

Wine exports have declined

26 August 2026

More than 8 million lei will be allocated to promote exports as part of the BRIDGE Export 2026 program

24 August 2026

Authorities Introduce Grain Import Licensing Under Pressure from Farmers

22 August 2026

FinTech

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

The Zambian government has canceled at the last minute the RightsCon 2026 conference that was to be held in Lusaka from May 5 to 8. The forum is considered the largest global platform at the intersection of technology, human rights and digital politics.

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

05 May 2026

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

02 May 2026

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

Gas

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Work has begun on laying pipelines for Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea, one of the European Union’s largest energy fields with estimated reserves of 100 billion cubic meters of recoverable gas.

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

06 May 2026

The EU has overpaid about €30 billion for oil and gas since the beginning of the Iran crisis

05 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

Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea

Global Economy

The U.S. Takes Control of Venezuela’s Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of “the largest oil deal in history” with Venezuela, which grants the United States control over more than 60 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves.

The U.S. Takes Control of Venezuela’s Oil

29 August 2026

On September 1, the EU will resume preparations for opening travel bubbles with Moldova and Ukraine

29 August 2026

Moldova is calling for stricter controls on the arms trade

28 August 2026

The EU’s €3 duty has reduced the flow of packages from China by 40%

28 August 2026

The U.S. Takes Control of Venezuela’s Oil

Unemployment has been rising in Germany for several months in a row

28 August 2026

Turkish Ambassador Returns Home

28 August 2026

Sibiga: Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova Will Deepen Cooperation Within the Framework of the “Odessa Triangle”

28 August 2026

A regional realignment of trade flows is on the horizon in the global grain market

28 August 2026

Global Markets

Paris holds maximum house prices

Paris is still the most expensive city on the secondary housing market in France. The average price here reaches about 10 thousand euros per square meter, and this is almost twice as high as in most major cities of the country.

Paris holds maximum house prices

05 May 2026

OPEC+ members to increase oil production

04 May 2026

Luxury real estate price growth in the world is declining

02 May 2026

Paris holds maximum house prices

Green Economy

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

Starting in 2027, plastic manufacturers will be required to gradually reduce the supply on the market. The supply must decrease by 5% each year. That is, by 5% in 2028, by 10% in 2029, by 15% in 2030, and by 20% in 2031.

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

19 July 2026

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

By 2031, Moldova will reduce its plastic use by 20%

Ilya Trombitsky: “The situation with the Dniester is unique – the river has never been so dry before”

22 April 2026

The Earth is losing its largest inland body of water. What is happening to the Caspian Sea?

22 April 2026

Moldovan contribution to “Earth Day”

22 April 2026

EU tightens rules on food packaging

10 April 2026

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

The fight against pandemics is on hold

02 May 2026

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Infrastructure

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

Infrastructure financing, transport corridor development, logistics modernization, digitalization of transport processes and the use of innovative technologies to improve efficiency and connectivity were the focus of discussions at the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (IFT).

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

08 May 2026

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

04 May 2026

Moldova’s housing stock has successfully survived the millennium milestone

02 May 2026

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

International Trade

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

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

For the first time in history, a member of the Japanese government makes an official visit to the Republic of Moldova

02 May 2026

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

Investments & Markets

Nvidia’s market capitalization rose by $442 billion in a single day

Nvidia’s stock rose 8.7% on August 27 following the release of the company’s strong financial outlook, increasing its market capitalization by approximately $442 billion.

Nvidia’s market capitalization rose by $442 billion in a single day

28 August 2026

Investors from the UAE have become co-owners of Trump’s future crypto bank

28 August 2026

Bernstein expects Bitcoin to rise to $300,000 by the end of 2029

27 August 2026

Gold’s rise is fueled by speculation

25 August 2026

Nvidia’s market capitalization rose by $442 billion in a single day

The next cycle will be “the most powerful in history.” Factors driving Bitcoin’s growth

25 August 2026

Bitcoin rose by a record $14,000 over the course of the week

24 August 2026

Anthropic’s IPO could break SpaceX’s record. But there is a risk of overvaluation

23 August 2026

Moldova is seeking new investments and to expand economic cooperation with Turkey

23 August 2026

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

Europe and the War in Ukraine

Four and a half years after Russia’s unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there is no end in sight to the conflict. What initially appeared to be a “special operation” that was supposed to end in a matter of days (or, at most, weeks) has turned into a seemingly endless and grueling war.

Europe and the War in Ukraine

29 August 2026

Is Trump’s Treasury in a panic?

27 August 2026

Eugeniu Antoci: “The Concept Store offers a different experience for Adidas shoppers.”

25 August 2026

Geopolitical Obstacles to AI Regulation

23 August 2026

Europe and the War in Ukraine

Only protectionism can protect European industry

22 August 2026

Europe Failed the Ceuta Test

16 August 2026

Excess savings are causing a new “China shock”

15 August 2026

The Decline of the ICC

13 August 2026

Moldova’s Economy

Moldova is modernizing its system for monitoring radioactive materials

Issues related to technical capabilities and the effectiveness of customs controls took center stage at a meeting between representatives of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova and representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) program.

Moldova is modernizing its system for monitoring radioactive materials

29 August 2026

The Ministry of Finance Explained the Increase in VAT for Farmers and the Excise Tax on Diesel Fuel

29 August 2026

The minimum wage in Poland is higher than the average wage in Moldova

28 August 2026

The discharge from the Dniester Reservoir will be reduced

28 August 2026

Moldova is modernizing its system for monitoring radioactive materials

Investment Comeback: A Shift Toward an Upward Trend

28 August 2026

Osmochescu and Nesui took the oath of office. Sandu signed the decrees

28 August 2026

Purcari Wineries’ sales have declined

27 August 2026

The state of heightened readiness in the energy and hydrology sectors has been extended by 30 days

26 August 2026

Municipalities

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

The capital is preparing to celebrate May 9

03 May 2026

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

Point of View

Expert: The increase in bank loan rates will be modest

The draft tax policy for 2027 proposes raising the corporate income tax rate for the financial sector from 12% to 18% for the entire tax year. This proposal has drawn comments from both experts and the general public.

Expert: The increase in bank loan rates will be modest

07 August 2026

A Country Without a Common Future

04 August 2026

Expert: Sentiment in the construction industry is generally optimistic

26 July 2026

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership

13 July 2026

Expert: The increase in bank loan rates will be modest

More than 88,000 apartments and houses stand vacant in Chisinau

6 July 2026

The Prime Minister Is Stepping Down: Déjà Vu

4 July 2026

Won’t forests save the planet from overheating?

3 July 2026

Opinion: We Can’t Sacrifice Industry for the Sake of the Climate

1 July 2026

Pro Business

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

More than 20 companies and two associations of food industry manufacturers have appealed to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmocescu, asking them to review the package of proposals they have drafted. The package is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of this vital sector of the national economy. The core of the proposals is to restore a competitive environment in Moldova’s sugar market.

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

30 July 2026

A Delicious Business, or the Chocolate Story of the Bucuria Factory

27 July 2026

Regulations have been developed for the beauty industry

17 July 2026

The Head of the U.S. Mission in Moldova Visited the “Orhei-Vit” Factory

10 July 2026

Leaders of Moldova’s food industry are calling on the government to restore competition

Free training sessions for aspiring entrepreneurs are being organized in Ungheni

2 July 2026

The marginal tariff for inter-district passenger transportation services was determined

2 June 2026

Trainings for young entrepreneurs will be held in Edinets

1 June 2026

Freelancers were encouraged to participate in the survey

29 May 2026

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 new platform will bring together wineries, the HoReCa sector, and consumers

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day, the National Office of Viticulture and Winemaking (ONVV) is launching the platform “Wine That Brings Us Together.”

The new platform will bring together wineries, the HoReCa sector, and consumers

26 August 2026

PDD, the owner of Temu, fell short of revenue forecasts

25 August 2026

Luxury brands have begun to cautiously lower their prices in an effort to boost demand

21 August 2026

The Palace of the Republic Reported on Procurements Totaling 3.17 Million Lei

17 August 2026

The new platform will bring together wineries, the HoReCa sector, and consumers

Warning—Carcinogens: ANSA Recalls Substandard Cookies

30 July 2026

The ANSA news agency reminded businesses of consumers’ rights to information

28 July 2026

Burgers Aren’t Cheap Anymore: McDonald’s and Its Competitors Are Bringing Back Budget Menus

25 July 2026

Indicating the country of origin on food price tags in Moldova will become mandatory in August

16 July 2026

Social Sphere

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Polish authorities continue to negotiate with trade unions and patronages on a new minimum wage. The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection has submitted a report according to which the minimum will be 4,927 zloty (1,161 euros) from the beginning of 2027. This is significantly higher than the previously discussed amount. And it is important, as the “minimum wage” affects social benefits.

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

24 May 2026

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

04 May 2026

A direct settlement mechanism for CMTPL insurance will be introduced

03 May 2026

Genoa: court reinstates employee replaced by AI

03 May 2026

Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?

Society

Ecstasy pills featuring an image of Trump have appeared in the Netherlands

A leading institute specializing in mental health and substance abuse in the Netherlands has issued a “red alert” regarding ecstasy pills shaped like Donald Trump’s head that have appeared on the market. Scientists warn that these pills could be deadly.

Ecstasy pills featuring an image of Trump have appeared in the Netherlands

Today, 10:16

Moldova Will Introduce a Simplified Procedure for Confirming Citizenship by Birth

Today, 08:33

Opinion: Support for Students Must Be Institutionalized

29 August 2026

The President Presented State Awards on Independence Day

29 August 2026

Ecstasy pills featuring an image of Trump have appeared in the Netherlands

The U.S. has warned its citizens about the risk of unrest in Ukraine

29 August 2026

More than 600 people died in the floods in Nepal

29 August 2026

Prison healthcare will be integrated into the national healthcare system

28 August 2026

Summer programs for children cost the city government 36.2 million lei

28 August 2026

Sport & Tourism

Chelsea soccer players will promote cryptocurrency

Circle, the issuer of USDC, will become the new sponsor of the just a few months after the British financial regulator warned about “questionable sponsorship agreements with unauthorized financial firms,” including crypto companies.

Chelsea soccer players will promote cryptocurrency

29 August 2026

The ball from the legendary “Hand of God” went under the hammer for millions

25 August 2026

€6 billion will be invested in a global entertainment hub near Paris

25 August 2026

Infantino Is Losing Europe: Six Federations Have Expressed Their Lack of Confidence

24 August 2026

Chelsea soccer players will promote cryptocurrency

Former soccer players have called for changes at FIFA amid the crisis surrounding Infantino

24 August 2026

On August 29, 13 museums in Moldova will participate in “Museum Night in the Village”

24 August 2026

Moldova ranks fourth in the world in esports betting

23 August 2026

The prime minister swam across the Bosphorus with his son

23 August 2026

Technology & Innovation

Cash register data must be updated by April 30, 2027

The State Tax Service is launching a new interface for online management of divisions and taxable entities in the “e-Cerere” information system. It simplifies operations related to their registration, modification, updating, suspension, resumption, and closure.

Cash register data must be updated by April 30, 2027

29 August 2026

The State Tax Service has launched a new interface in the “e-Cerere” system.

29 August 2026

A U.S. court ruled that the Pentagon’s blocking of Anthropic was unlawful

28 August 2026

WhatsApp Will Start Warning Users About Scammers Right in the Middle of a Chat

28 August 2026

Cash register data must be updated by April 30, 2027

The notice regarding a personal data breach has taken effect

27 August 2026

API Director: “Social media is not the media”

27 August 2026

SpaceX is expanding its space empire

26 August 2026

The assessment of personnel qualifications in the motor transport sector will be digitized

26 August 2026

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”.