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Mircea Baciu: Residence permits for investment – unrealized potential for attracting capital

The necessity of attracting foreign investments into the Moldovan economy is not disputed by anyone. However, the country's authorities do not have a clear understanding of how to actually do it, what levers and mechanisms to use. One of the effective, and at the same time quite accessible and efficient mechanisms was proposed by a well-known entrepreneur Mircea Baciu. What exactly we are talking about - in his interview with curentul.md.

Today, 13:19 |

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Trump pledged to step up strikes on Iran – oil prices rose as a result

Today, 14:12 |

Игорь Фомин

Fee rates in the capital came into force

Today, 13:52 |

Татьяна Шикирлийская

The price of diesel fuel broke a historical record

Today, 13:47 |

Игорь Фомин

A Polish company bought a Ukrainian bank. Why?

Today, 13:39 |

Вадим Кетрарь

The President has obtained the right to participate in the resignation of the head of the NBM

Today, 12:44 |

Светлана Руденко

Seattle Startup Summit records shift to AI’s efficiency economy

Today, 12:39 |

Дмитрий Калак

The first mission to the moon in 50 years has launched

Today, 12:15 |

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Politics & Economy

Alexey Buzu: Local democracy is the foundation of democratic sustainability

“Democracy is a path that requires constant attention and consistent action,” said Alexei Buzu, secretary general of the government, at the 50th session of the CoE Congress. He addressed the forum on April 1 on behalf of Moldova’s chairmanship of the CoE Committee of Ministers.

Alexey Buzu: Local democracy is the foundation of democratic sustainability

01 April 2026

Fuel continues to get more expensive

01 April 2026

Trump administration maintains funding for Moldova despite program revisions

01 April 2026

Alexey Buzu: Local democracy is the foundation of democratic sustainability

Banks & Finance

Employee’s medical examination will be paid for by the employer

The Government has revised the system for covering the costs of medical examinations of employees. The costs will be covered mainly by the employer, and in some cases from FOMS (compulsory health insurance funds).

Employee’s medical examination will be paid for by the employer

Today, 10:01

The Tax Council will be established in Moldova

01 April 2026

Preferential VAT rate for medical devices is abolished

31 March 2026

Employee’s medical examination will be paid for by the employer

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Business & Companies

Ion Sturza gave some advice to Romanian investors

Former Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Sturza believes that real economic relations between Moldova and Romania started only a few years ago.

Ion Sturza gave some advice to Romanian investors

01 April 2026

Sony and TCL strategic alliance targets premium segment

01 April 2026

Business services will move online

01 April 2026

Ion Sturza gave some advice to Romanian investors

City & Regions

WB provides $8 mln grant for the protection of the Dniester ecosystem

During five years (period from 2026-2030), the WB project for the protection of the Dniester ecosystem will be implemented in Moldova. It is aimed at reforestation, as well as wetland and soil conservation.

WB provides $8 mln grant for the protection of the Dniester ecosystem

31 March 2026

Territorial development of Moldova

30 March 2026

CALM: “The amendments to the Voluntary Association Act lack incentives and ignore the will of residents”

29 March 2026

WB provides $8 mln grant for the protection of the Dniester ecosystem

Agribusiness & Winemaking

Farmers received more subsidies in March than in February

In March this year, the Agency for Interventions and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) authorized for payment subsidy requests amounting to more than 166 million lei. In the previous month, the agency authorized more than LE 158 million in
of farm subsidies.

Farmers received more subsidies in March than in February

01 April 2026

Moldovan authorities tighten control over cattle trucks

01 April 2026

Water from the Dniester will enter the irrigation system of southern Moldova

01 April 2026

Farmers received more subsidies in March than in February

Art & Culture

Mathematicians have proven: fashion comes back every 20 years

A study by American scientists has confirmed the popular theory about the cyclical nature of fashion: trends do tend to return approximately every two decades. A team of specialists analyzed tens of thousands of images of women’s clothing, covering the period from the late XIX century to the present day, and found consistent patterns in the change of style.

Mathematicians have proven: fashion comes back every 20 years

01 April 2026

The National Bank has run out of “Personalities”

01 April 2026

The theft of three works by famous artists was recorded in Italy

30 March 2026

Mathematicians have proven: fashion comes back every 20 years

Economy & Law

Moldova will protect local products according to EU standards

The Government approved the draft law on geographical indications, guaranteed traditional specifications and optional quality conditions.

Moldova will protect local products according to EU standards

Today, 10:52

Complaints in public procurement have become less frequent, but more expensive

Today, 09:27

Romania’s Supreme Court sues the country’s government

01 April 2026

Moldova will protect local products according to EU standards

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Energy

Power transmission networks are 70-90% worn out and overloaded

The degree of wear and tear of Moldova’s transmission grids ranges from 70% to 90%, and many of them have already exceeded their service life. At the same time, the networks and substations are loaded at 100-110%, which increases technical losses. The Vulcanesti-Isaccea interconnection is also already overloaded due to technological flows.

Power transmission networks are 70-90% worn out and overloaded

Today, 10:17

The water level in the Dniester fell to a critical level

01 April 2026

Hundreds of gas stations in France have been left without fuel

01 April 2026

Power transmission networks are 70-90% worn out and overloaded

European Integration

Maia Sandu: Moldova contributes to European security and deploys firefighters

Moldova is becoming increasingly involved in the European security architecture, including practical support to its partners. According to President Maia Sandu, Moldova is not only a recipient of European assistance, but also an active participant in cooperation.

Maia Sandu: Moldova contributes to European security and deploys firefighters

01 April 2026

Alexandru Munteanu: “The Romanian government is part of the family for us”

01 April 2026

Moldova implements EU standards in the field of social inclusion

31 March 2026

Maia Sandu: Moldova contributes to European security and deploys firefighters

Events

Government calls for lights to be turned off

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

28 March 2026

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

14 March 2026

“Youth Capital 2026” will receive 4 million lei

01 March 2026

Government calls for lights to be turned off

Export & Import

Moldova reaffirmed its commitment to the multilateral trading system

WTO reform is a top priority for most member states, including the Republic of Moldova, and is considered necessary to adapt the organization to the new global economic realities and strengthen its core functions.

Moldova reaffirmed its commitment to the multilateral trading system

28 March 2026

Ukrainian customs officers foiled an attempt to export 39 rarities of VIII-X centuries.

27 March 2026

ANSA returned a large shipment of moldy dried fruit to the sender

25 March 2026

Moldova reaffirmed its commitment to the multilateral trading system

Global Economy

Global potato production enters ‘crisis’ stage

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has paralyzed maritime transport, causing ad hoc fertilizer shortages and a spike in energy prices. However, for the potato and ‘chip’ industry worldwide, this means sharply reduced margins and operational uncertainty for the whole of the coming season. The crisis will definitely affect the Moldovan potato industry.

Global potato production enters ‘crisis’ stage

01 April 2026

Trump tells us when fuel prices will come down

01 April 2026

Russia’s foreign government debt has risen to a 20-year high

31 March 2026

Global potato production enters ‘crisis’ stage

Green Economy

Moldova expanded its network of weather stations thanks to UN and donor countries

The Republic of Moldova is modernizing its national meteorological, hydrological and agrometeorological monitoring system to better protect the population and agriculture from extreme weather events. Thanks to the joint efforts of Japan, Sweden and Austria, coordinated by UNDP Moldova, 42 modern stations will provide accurate real-time data to residents and farmers in 17 districts of the country, as well as in ATU Gagauzia.

Moldova expanded its network of weather stations thanks to UN and donor countries

31 March 2026

There are plans to introduce a carbon tax in Moldova

31 March 2026

Acacia’s share in the forest expansion program will not exceed 15-20%

31 March 2026

Moldova expanded its network of weather stations thanks to UN and donor countries

Investments & Markets

Gold lost 13% of its value

The price of gold, which was recently at its peak, is experiencing one of the sharpest declines in recent years. During March, the precious metal lost more than 13% of its value.

Gold lost 13% of its value

01 April 2026

Russia prepares to launch cryptocurrency market

01 April 2026

Prima Casă – in stand by mode. PAS: “As we promised, we are changing the way we support citizens”

01 April 2026

Gold lost 13% of its value

Logos Press Exclusive

Where have all the allies gone?

After announcing that the Iranian military was “gone,” U.S. President Donald Trump asked Britain, France, Japan and South Korea, as well as China, Iran’s strategic partner, to send minesweepers and naval forces to open the Strait of Hormuz. When the allies refused, the request turned into a warning: NATO faces a “very bad” future if it refuses.

Where have all the allies gone?

29 March 2026

The emergence of the Chinese “platform state”

28 March 2026

Energy resilience for ASEAN+3 countries

22 March 2026

Where have all the allies gone?

Moldova’s Economy

Moldova’s growth plan will be coordinated with partners

The implementation of the Moldova Growth Plan remains a priority in Moldova’s efforts for economic modernization and approximation to the European Union standards. The document includes 153 measures structured in seven areas, representing coordinated efforts by the authorities to modernize the economy, support the private sector and improve public services.

Moldova’s growth plan will be coordinated with partners

31 March 2026

GDP per capita in Moldova increased 18.4 times

31 March 2026

Public procurement will be cut by at least 10%

30 March 2026

Moldova’s growth plan will be coordinated with partners

Point of View

Vadim Cheban: The energy market has not become more stable, free and predictable

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

01 April 2026

Investor without status: Why a residence permit in Moldova does not attract capital

17 February 2026

“Territorial cleansing” instead of real territorial reform

23 January 2026

Vadim Cheban: The energy market has not become more stable, free and predictable

Pro Business

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

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”

09 March 2026

The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

12 February 2026

Iute Group receives regulatory approval to set up a digital bank in Ukraine

15 January 2026

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

Retail & HoReCa

A rare 1945 bottle of wine set a new price record at auction

At one of the largest wine auctions in the world was recorded an unprecedented deal: a bottle of legendary Burgundy wine Domaine de la Romanée-Conti harvest 1945 sold for 812.5 thousand dollars. The auction was held as part of the annual event La Paulée, organized by the auction house Acker.

A rare 1945 bottle of wine set a new price record at auction

31 March 2026

H&M to close around 160 stores amid falling sales

27 March 2026

Linella adapts, or how to get 14.5 billion lei

25 March 2026

A rare 1945 bottle of wine set a new price record at auction

Society

International students have their own center

Here, international students will be able to get support, understand the university system and get into the academic environment faster. Rector Otilia Dandara said that the university is focusing on attracting students from all over the world. For this purpose, programs in English and opportunities to study Romanian language and culture are being expanded.

International students have their own center

Today, 11:08

Paid internships will appear in the National Bank

Today, 08:32

A recipe that is no longer lost

Today, 08:00

International students have their own center

Sport & Tourism

“Italy’s black streak and comeback after half a century: Results of the 2026 World Cup clashes

All national teams participating in the FIFA World Cup to be held in June-July have been decided. Bosnia and Herzegovina, DR Congo, Iran, Turkey, Czech Republic and Sweden earned the last six tickets. Italy was once again left out of the qualifiers. The failure of Squadra Azzurra is even more crushing because they failed to qualify for the Mundial with more quotas – 48 national teams will play in the USA, Mexico and Canada instead of 32 as before.