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Important events

A Proposal to Set a Subsidy Threshold for Political Organizations in Moldova
Experts propose that public funding be provided only to parties that receive at least 2% of the vote in parliamentary or local elections.
18 July 2026 | Tatiana SichirliiscaiaTatiana Sichirliiscaia

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Business & Companies

Moldova’s National Lottery Posted Record Profits

The state-owned company “Loteria Nationala a Moldovei” ended 2025 with a record net profit of 290.6 million lei. This is nearly 20% more than the previous year.

Moldova’s National Lottery Posted Record Profits

Moldova’s National Lottery Posted Record Profits
17 July 2026

Western Companies Are “Stuck” in Russia Following Sanctions
17 July 2026

Moldovan business incubators will become more energy-efficient
17 July 2026

The requirements for receiving compensation for dual education will be simplified
15 July 2026

Moldova’s National Lottery Posted Record Profits
Endava’s profits in Moldova fell by more than half

15 July 2026
Chisinau Airport Doubles Its Profits

14 July 2026
Bloomberg: DeepSeek Founder Tops List of Richest AI Developers

14 July 2026
The government is trying to sell five assets “with a history”

14 July 2026

Top News

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

The diagnosis of “construction without development” explains the origins of the current housing market crisis. But the diagnosis alone doesn’t change anything, and the Moldovan debate on real estate gets stuck at this very point every time: the problem is identified, reforms are listed, and the participants go their separate ways.

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

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

From Square Meters to Projects: How to Address the Housing Crisis in Moldova
AI content in Europe will be subject to mandatory transparency rules starting in August

16 June 2026
Sugar prices in Moldova are bound to rise

10 June 2026
Quo vadis, Moldova?

9 June 2026
18 years of iute Moldova: from a bold idea to a reliable financial partner for hundreds of thousands of people

5 June 2026

Politics & Economy

Tucker Carlson Advocates for a “Third Force” in U.S. Politics

American journalist and one of the most influential conservative commentators, Tucker Carlson, stated that he intends to help establish a new political party, accusing Republicans and Democrats of taking the same stance on issues of war and public finances.

Tucker Carlson Advocates for a “Third Force” in U.S. Politics

Tucker Carlson Advocates for a “Third Force” in U.S. Politics
18 July 2026

Trump Threatened Canada with Higher Tariffs Over Forest Pollution
18 July 2026

Nicushor Dan declined to say what kind of military support Romania is providing to Ukraine
17 July 2026

Vasile Tofan Presented the New Cabinet of Ministers
17 July 2026

Tucker Carlson Advocates for a “Third Force” in U.S. Politics
Moldovan agencies studied Lithuania’s experience with agri-food safety

17 July 2026
“Forța Fermierilor” — A Response to the Meeting with the Prime Ministerial Candidate

17 July 2026
Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election

17 July 2026
Europe is debating the EU’s total debt

16 July 2026
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Banks & Finance

A proposal was made in the Russian State Duma to block cryptocurrency transfers based on banks’ suspicions

The State Duma Committee on Financial Markets has finalized the draft law “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights” for its second reading. The new version proposes changes to the mechanism for blocking transfers linked to the illegal trading of cryptocurrencies.

A proposal was made in the Russian State Duma to block cryptocurrency transfers based on banks’ suspicions

A proposal was made in the Russian State Duma to block cryptocurrency transfers based on banks’ suspicions
18 July 2026

Moldova’s public debt service costs could reach 7 billion lei
17 July 2026

The road toll will be replaced by a vehicle tax
17 July 2026

The portal to the state treasury is now open
16 July 2026

A proposal was made in the Russian State Duma to block cryptocurrency transfers based on banks’ suspicions
Trump on the Dollar: U.S. Treasury Launches Production of Commemorative Coin

16 July 2026
Government agencies will face stricter scrutiny over debts owed to businesses

15 July 2026
The Ministry of Finance’s Dilemma with Government Securities: How to Sell Without Raising Yields

15 July 2026
Fines for illegal business activities totaled 1,280,550 lei

15 July 2026

City & Regions

City officials promise a complete transformation of the Chokan district

The capital’s authorities have signed a contract for work on the “Expansion of Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard” project. This is the first phase of one of the capital’s largest infrastructure projects in recent years, according to the Chisinau City Hall.

City officials promise a complete transformation of the Chokan district

City officials promise a complete transformation of the Chokan district
18 July 2026

Half of Romania’s transportation budget will be spent on building a highway to the Republic of Moldova
17 July 2026

The “Hello, Chisinau!” festival kicks off in the capital
17 July 2026

Moldova Is Expanding Its Long-Term Housing Program for Vulnerable Groups
17 July 2026

City officials promise a complete transformation of the Chokan district
Vasile Tofan and local government officials found common ground

16 July 2026
Renovation work has begun on Florilor Street in the capital

15 July 2026
Public transportation in Bălți will be free for all categories of passengers

15 July 2026
IFAD Supports Investment in Rural Roads in Moldova

15 July 2026

Accidents

Russia announced a new series of strikes on the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk

The Russian military carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, four vessels used to deliver cargo for the Ukrainian Armed Forces were struck on the night of July 15.

Russia announced a new series of strikes on the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk

Russia announced a new series of strikes on the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk
15 July 2026

It’s extremely hot in Iran—and not just because of the war
14 July 2026

Two Moldovan citizens were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for “diet pills”
14 July 2026

Firefighters saved the field, but part of the crop was lost
13 July 2026

Russia announced a new series of strikes on the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk
A nationwide quarantine has been declared in Romania due to sheep and goat plague

9 July 2026
Inspectors discovered hazardous medical waste and mercury contamination

9 July 2026
“Trans-Oil” Denies the Allegations

7 July 2026
Power was cut off in Crimea

6 July 2026

Agribusiness & Winemaking

Floarea Soarelui Is Reporting Losses but Hopes for Future Profits
Moldovan winegrowers have set the expected price range for the 2026 harvest

15 July 2026
How Should Gardeners Solve This Problem: A Combine Harvester or a Seasonal Worker?

15 July 2026
In Moldova, the harvest of and yield forecasts for first-group grains are underway

14 July 2026
Moldovan authorities recommend protecting farmland from wild boars

13 July 2026

Art & Culture

LEGO has turned Klimt’s “The Kiss” into the largest art set made of bricks

The LEGO Group is expanding its LEGO Art line with the launch of the largest building set in its history inspired by a work of art. In partnership with the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, the company has released a set dedicated to Gustav Klimt’s famous painting “The Kiss” (1907–1908).

LEGO has turned Klimt’s “The Kiss” into the largest art set made of bricks

LEGO has turned Klimt’s “The Kiss” into the largest art set made of bricks
17 July 2026

Elon Musk called on Netflix to change the description of the movie *Gone with the Wind*
16 July 2026

A three-meter-tall “trophy” for Trump has appeared in downtown Washington
16 July 2026

The Belarusian festival “Kupale-2026” took place in Bendery with government support
14 July 2026

LEGO has turned Klimt’s “The Kiss” into the largest art set made of bricks
Politics vs. Art: The EU May Cut €2 Million from the Venice Biennale

14 July 2026
The “Sânzienele” Festival in the Călărași District brought together representatives of various ethnic communities

7 July 2026
Exhibits worth up to 4 million euros were stolen from the Lalique Museum in France

6 July 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Losing Artifacts: U.S. Prosecutors Seize $95 Million in Artifacts

2 July 2026
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Artificial Intelligence

IBM report confirms companies are moving towards an era of ‘AI CEOs’

Culture

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”

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 Constitutional Court did not block the establishment of agricultural chambers in Moldova

The Constitutional Court deemed the petition filed by Deputies Sergei Ivanov and Alexander Berlinsky regarding the review of the law on the organization and functioning of agricultural chambers for compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova “inadmissible for consideration on the merits” (No. 39 of March 6, 2026).

The Constitutional Court did not block the establishment of agricultural chambers in Moldova

The Constitutional Court did not block the establishment of agricultural chambers in Moldova
17 July 2026

Winners of the AGEPI Contest Visited EUIPO in Spain
17 July 2026

How Hungary Amended Its Constitution to Receive Billions from EU Funds
17 July 2026

The Ministry of Labor is preparing a new package of amendments to the Labor Code
16 July 2026

The Constitutional Court did not block the establishment of agricultural chambers in Moldova
Companies that issue electronic money will be protected by law

16 July 2026
Moldova’s Tax Code will be brought into line with “global trends”

16 July 2026
An attempt was made to bring out more than a metric ton of cigarette packs from Moldova

15 July 2026
Access to the land registry will be expanded to include new entities

15 July 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

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

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

Donald Trump Is to Blame for the Rise in Gas Prices in Moldova
SDG Impact Japan is offering Moldova biogas and other decarbonization projects

15 July 2026
European airlines have enough jet fuel to last less than a month

14 July 2026
Record Drop in China’s Oil Imports Amid the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

14 July 2026
The EU purchased a record €6 billion worth of LNG from Russia ahead of the import ban

13 July 2026

European Integration

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

Festivals featuring carpets, pies, and wineries—at the “Produs autohton” exhibition
A handbag made from a tyrannosaurus skin failed to sell at auction

16 June 2026
CEC: Spending on online political advertising increased by 40%

16 June 2026
Moldova has started preparations for celebrating the 35th anniversary of independence

3 June 2026
EU-Moldova Investment Conference will bring together leading business leaders and politicians

31 May 2026

Export & Import

Customs inspections over a 10-day period brought in nearly one million lei in additional revenue for the budget
Local wheat prices have risen at Moldova’s “sea gate”

15 July 2026
A standard has been developed for customs clearance specialists

15 July 2026
The blockade of the Sea of Azov has driven up wheat prices in Romania. What about Moldova?

14 July 2026
Domestic cherry prices have caught up with export prices

13 July 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

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

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 EU Begins to Separate the Negotiation Tracks for Moldova and Ukraine

The European Union is gradually moving away from the practice of advancing Moldova and Ukraine toward membership at the same pace. Following the opening of a new negotiation cluster, Brussels is making it increasingly clear that each country’s further progress will depend solely on the pace of its own reforms.

The EU Begins to Separate the Negotiation Tracks for Moldova and Ukraine

The EU Begins to Separate the Negotiation Tracks for Moldova and Ukraine
18 July 2026

Moldova is moving toward “sustainable development”
18 July 2026

Apple Has Become the World’s Most Valuable Company
18 July 2026

Fan travel will be the main source of emissions at the 2026 World Cup
18 July 2026

The EU Begins to Separate the Negotiation Tracks for Moldova and Ukraine
“Alliance of Moldovans”: “The authorities must tell the truth about the prospects for European integration”

18 July 2026
ANSA is modernizing border controls in accordance with EU standards

17 July 2026
Moldova is looking forward to welcoming guests from India

17 July 2026
UN: One-third of the World’s Population Is Deprived of Healthy Food

17 July 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

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

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova now has a roadmap, a GIS database and a set of technical tools to bring the Emerald Network in line with Natura 2000 standards, developed under the first LIFE project implemented in the country.

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

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

Ilya Trombitsky: “The situation with the Dniester is unique – the river has never been so dry before”
22 April 2026

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova
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
PROGRESS for the adaptation of Moldovan horticulture to climate change

5 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

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

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

Investments & Markets

Who is challenging Visa and Mastercard?

Although Visa and Mastercard remain the largest international card payment systems, their dominance is gradually declining. More and more countries are seeking to develop their own payment infrastructure, thereby reducing their dependence on U.S. financial companies.

Who is challenging Visa and Mastercard?

Who is challenging Visa and Mastercard?
17 July 2026

Bitcoin fell below $63,000 following a new U.S. strike on Iran
17 July 2026

Bitcoin rose above $65,000 after inflation slowed in the U.S.
16 July 2026

Stripe and Advent have offered more than $53 billion for PayPal
15 July 2026

Who is challenging Visa and Mastercard?
What are tokenized deposits, and how do they differ from stablecoins?

15 July 2026
Demand for Cartier jewelry helped Richemont exceed analysts’ forecasts

15 July 2026
Bitcoin at $62,550 Amid Tensions Surrounding Iran

14 July 2026
Bitcoin fell to $62,848 amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran

13 July 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”

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”
04 May 2026

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

Logos Press Exclusive

The West’s Dilemma Regarding Turkey

China’s rapid rise, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other have made geopolitical rivalry the primary force shaping the global economy.

The West’s Dilemma Regarding Turkey

The West’s Dilemma Regarding Turkey
18 July 2026

Digital Public Infrastructure: A New Strategic Battleground
12 July 2026

How the EU Can Lead the Rest of the West
11 July 2026

Europe’s New German Question
05 July 2026

The West’s Dilemma Regarding Turkey
NATO Needs a Defense Market

4 July 2026
Trump’s Non-American Capitalism

28 June 2026
Who will benefit from the AI-driven economic boom?

27 June 2026
Was Brexit inevitable?

21 June 2026

Moldova’s Economy

More than 20,000 young professionals have entered the job market

Contrary to expectations, the number of students is growing. Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Education and Research show a trend toward increasing demand for higher education and secondary vocational education. The country is seeing an increase in the number of students enrolled in higher education institutions and secondary vocational schools. And the dropout rate does not exceed standard levels.

More than 20,000 young professionals have entered the job market

More than 20,000 young professionals have entered the job market
18 July 2026

Moldova and Ukraine held an emergency meeting of the Dniester Commission
18 July 2026

Employers to Tofanu: Business Isn’t Asking for Privileges, but for Cooperation
17 July 2026

Energy companies are bracing for a surge in prices due to inflation
17 July 2026

More than 20,000 young professionals have entered the job market
Moldova Will Ban Plastic Products

17 July 2026
Moldova will restore more than 12,000 hectares of forests and farmland in the Dniester River basin

16 July 2026
Gasoline and diesel prices will increase by 48 baht starting August 1

16 July 2026
Vadim Cheban: Investment in Moldova Depends on Energy Prices

15 July 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

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

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership

At the next stage, strategic communication should move beyond explaining reforms and contribute to building internal partnerships, which are essential for a successful European transition.

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership
13 July 2026

More than 88,000 apartments and houses stand vacant in Chisinau
06 July 2026

The Prime Minister Is Stepping Down: Déjà Vu
04 July 2026

Won’t forests save the planet from overheating?
03 July 2026

Moldova’s European Transition Requires an Internal Partnership
Opinion: We Can’t Sacrifice Industry for the Sake of the Climate

1 July 2026
Raymond Pauls’ granddaughter opposes the ban on the use of the Russian language 

26 June 2026
Ia: Between Craft and Business—Who Makes Traditional Clothing in Moldova? 

26 June 2026
Ion Chicu: We are downsizing city administrations, but expanding the staff of ministries

21 June 2026

Pro Business

Regulations have been developed for the beauty industry
Trainings for young entrepreneurs will be held in Edinets

1 June 2026
Freelancers were encouraged to participate in the survey

29 May 2026
Quarterly results: Iute Group’s growth driven by digitalization and efficiency improvements

12 May 2026
How to clog the market: the unseemly story of one Moldovan government project

21 April 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

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

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

On August 10, 2026, amendments to the Domestic Trade Act (No. 231/2010) will take effect, requiring retailers to indicate the country of origin on food price tags. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is reminding all interested parties of this requirement.  

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

Indicating the country of origin on food price tags in Moldova will become mandatory in August
16 July 2026

Romania’s grocery retail sector is growing, but sales are falling
12 July 2026

Parliament contracts catering services for delegations
05 July 2026

The EU has uncovered a scheme to export more than 7,000 metric tons of textile waste to Turkey
29 June 2026

Indicating the country of origin on food price tags in Moldova will become mandatory in August
Russian retail chains have stopped carrying Raffaello, Nutella, and Ferrero Rocher

29 June 2026
Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo have faced advertising bans in the UK

25 June 2026
European retailers are raising prices due to the conflict in the Middle East

21 June 2026
Department stores are looking for new growth opportunities in the footwear market

19 June 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?

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

Study: Nearly 90% of Children in Moldova Are Ready for Elementary School

Nearly nine out of ten children in Moldova reach the developmental level required for enrollment in elementary school. These findings were presented for the first time as part of the IDELA national study, the results of which were released by the Ministry of Education and Research in collaboration with its partners.

Study: Nearly 90% of Children in Moldova Are Ready for Elementary School

Study: Nearly 90% of Children in Moldova Are Ready for Elementary School
18 July 2026

Bloomberg: Why Billionaires Are Buying Dinosaur Skeletons
18 July 2026

A “Star Wars” fan paid millions for Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber
17 July 2026

The Private Air Defense Sector—Ukraine’s “New Reality”
17 July 2026

Study: Nearly 90% of Children in Moldova Are Ready for Elementary School
Moldova Is Establishing Its First National College of Psychologists

17 July 2026
The Republic of Moldova: From Crisis to a New Form of Statehood

17 July 2026
Six medical specialties have been standardized

17 July 2026
How to Avoid Getting Sick from Ice Cream: ANSA Recommendations

17 July 2026

Sport & Tourism

FIFA Will Introduce Championship Rings for World Cup Winners for the First Time

For the first time in history, the winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive not only the trophy and gold medals, but also special championship rings. FIFA has decided to introduce a tradition into soccer that has long been a part of American professional sports.

FIFA Will Introduce Championship Rings for World Cup Winners for the First Time

FIFA Will Introduce Championship Rings for World Cup Winners for the First Time
17 July 2026

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record $50 million
17 July 2026

Airbnb and Booking.com offer accommodations in earthquake-prone buildings in Bucharest
17 July 2026

Argentina Faces a FIFA Fine Over a Banner About the Falklands
16 July 2026

FIFA Will Introduce Championship Rings for World Cup Winners for the First Time
Messi is leading the Argentine national team toward its second consecutive title

16 July 2026
Moldova has been included on the UN’s list of the world’s least-visited countries

15 July 2026
Spain Is the First Finalist for the 2026 World Cup; France Lost on Bastille Day

15 July 2026
“Is the Winner Already Known?”: Why People Online Are Calling for Argentina to Be Excluded from the 2026 World Cup

13 July 2026

Technology & Innovation

A new Chinese AI model sent the stock prices of the world’s largest companies plummeting

The release of an AI model by the Chinese startup Moonshot—which, according to the company, is on par with leading models from OpenAI and Anthropic—sent the stock prices of the world’s largest companies plummeting.

A new Chinese AI model sent the stock prices of the world’s largest companies plummeting

A new Chinese AI model sent the stock prices of the world’s largest companies plummeting
18 July 2026

Google Play has removed the VK, Mail.ru, Odnoklassniki, and Max apps
16 July 2026

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16 July 2026

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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”.

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

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Turkey turned out to be the most affordable destination among popular European tourist countries. However, it is also the country where travelers will have to pay the most for alcohol. This is the conclusion reached by an analysis by Euronews Business based on Eurostat data.

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