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Important events

Gas Prices Are Rising; the Opposition Demands Transparency
Natural gas rates in Moldova will rise by 41% starting September 1—to 20.3 lei per cubic meter, including VAT. The increase was approved by the National Energy Regulatory Agency (NARE) at the request of Energocom. Opposition representatives are demanding that the authorities disclose the contracts and prices at which gas is purchased.
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Business & Companies

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

The State Property Agency (ARR) of the Republic of Moldova has extended the deadline for investors to submit applications to participate in tenders for the privatization of four state-owned enterprises.

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

Moldova has extended the privatization of four state-owned enterprises until October
20 August 2026

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

Moldova has extended the privatization of four state-owned enterprises until October
Pandora Finds a Way to Grow Amid Weak Demand in the U.S.

14 August 2026
A Moldovan company recycles paper waste into eco-friendly packaging

13 August 2026
Coca-Cola has appointed Victoria Shapron as CEO for Ukraine and Moldova

13 August 2026
Companies Will Be Required to Pay Social Security Contributions for Foreign Workers

11 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?

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 cost of applying for Russian citizenship will not increase for Transnistrians

Russia will restore the fee for processing citizenship applications from residents of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Transnistria to its previous level. They will pay $65 (instead of $600). Meduza reported this, citing the federal portal for draft regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation.

The cost of applying for Russian citizenship will not increase for Transnistrians

The cost of applying for Russian citizenship will not increase for Transnistrians
20 August 2026

Ukraine plans to secure an increase in export quotas for its products to the EU
20 August 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is developing a program for multi-skilled ambassadors
20 August 2026

Ukraine is lifting the “curfew” for agricultural shipments via the “solidarity corridors”
20 August 2026

The cost of applying for Russian citizenship will not increase for Transnistrians
First Confirmed Ukrainian Attacks on Grain Ships

19 August 2026
A U.S. Congressional delegation discussed support for Moldova in Chisinau

19 August 2026
Moldova refused to “shoot itself in the foot”

19 August 2026
Parliament is convening for an extraordinary session

19 August 2026
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Banks & Finance

The public prefers savings accounts

Deposits in the national currency remain the primary form of household savings in banks. In July 2026, time deposits in MDL accounted for 76.4% of the total volume of time deposits. These figures were provided by the National Bank, which released statistics on changes in bank accounts over the past month.

The public prefers savings accounts

The public prefers savings accounts
20 August 2026

The monthly volume of bank loans declined
20 August 2026

VAT on Gas and Electricity Exceeding the Thresholds: Is the Issue Still Open?
20 August 2026

Banks, Public Debt, and Profits: Former Officials Debate the Cost of Money in Moldova
20 August 2026

The public prefers savings accounts
The State Tax Service Clarified Tax Changes in the Taxi Industry

20 August 2026
The Independence of the National Bank, or Who Will Oversee the Oversight Body?

20 August 2026
The ECB unveiled new banknotes with a message: it’s too early to write off cash

19 August 2026
The rules for certain foreign exchange transactions have been simplified

19 August 2026

City & Regions

Moldova will connect its registry of motor carriers to the EU system

The government has approved the update of the Register of Road Transport Operators and its alignment with European standards. In the future, the national system is to be technically integrated with the European Register of Road Transport Undertakings (ERRU).

Moldova will connect its registry of motor carriers to the EU system

Moldova will connect its registry of motor carriers to the EU system
19 August 2026

Opinion: “Local reform cannot be imposed without a referendum”
19 August 2026

Renovation of the Eugen Doga Cultural Center in the capital has begun
18 August 2026

Monitoring of the use of government aid in the regions will be tightened
18 August 2026

Moldova will connect its registry of motor carriers to the EU system
Several properties managed by the airport could be put up for privatization

18 August 2026
Freight rates on the Danube continue to rise

17 August 2026
About 250,000 residents of Moldova will receive drinking water from Romania

17 August 2026
Restoration of the City Hall in the capital is being postponed

17 August 2026

Accidents

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

The National Food Safety Agency seized and destroyed three shipments of “Arborio” rice, totaling nearly 3 metric tons. This decision was made following laboratory tests that showed the product exceeded the maximum permissible level of residual insecticide (Piperonil butoxide).

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

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

Seven grain cars derailed on their way to Giurgiulești
16 August 2026

The ANSA news agency prevented the sale of large shipments of substandard rice
An explosion occurred at the Port of Rotterdam: it is Europe’s main energy hub

13 August 2026
Increased security failed to save the Shirak Museum

10 August 2026
In Moldova, fragments believed to be from a combat drone were discovered following an explosion

9 August 2026
The number of attacks on crypto investors has increased. What is the scale of these attacks, and what are the losses?

7 August 2026

Agribusiness & Winemaking

The prime minister ruled out the possibility of Ukrainian grain being held up in Moldova

The prime minister stated that Ukrainian grain transported through Moldova will not remain in the country and will be transported exclusively in transit. According to him, the necessary control measures are in place to ensure this, and the cargo is sealed along the entire route.

The prime minister ruled out the possibility of Ukrainian grain being held up in Moldova

The prime minister ruled out the possibility of Ukrainian grain being held up in Moldova
20 August 2026

“No matter how you look at it, you’ll have to take someone’s side” — Tofan on grain import licensing
20 August 2026

Moldova’s 2026 Corn Harvest: 0.8 to 1.5 million metric tons
20 August 2026

Moldovan Plum Industry Outlook: A Bountiful Harvest, Large Fruits, and Hopes for Exports
20 August 2026

The prime minister ruled out the possibility of Ukrainian grain being held up in Moldova
This season, the price of sunflower seeds will depend on their quality

20 August 2026
Price Trends in Moldova’s Grain Market in August

19 August 2026
The government has established quality requirements for milk protein

19 August 2026
Moldova Celebrates National Beekeeper’s Day

19 August 2026

Art & Culture

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

The oldest known surviving written fragment of Homer’s *Odyssey* is once again on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The papyrus, dated to approximately 285–250 B.C., has been placed in Gallery 162 alongside six other works from the museum’s collection related to the epic.

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

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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is exhibiting the oldest surviving fragment of Homer’s *Odyssey*
Stolen Cézanne, Matisse, and Renoir Paintings Worth $10.4 Million Found in Parma

17 August 2026
A charity exhibition in support of children with hearing impairments will be held in Chisinau

16 August 2026
Van Gogh signed only 16% of his paintings—a study has revealed the reason

14 August 2026
The Ministry of Culture promises direct funding for cultural figures

14 August 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 government is implementing new measures to comply with GRECO’s recommendations

As part of efforts to implement GRECO’s recommendations, a series of measures has been launched to raise standards of integrity and conduct in public administration. Training for government officials has become one of the key elements of the program.

The government is implementing new measures to comply with GRECO’s recommendations

The government is implementing new measures to comply with GRECO’s recommendations
20 August 2026

Diplomatic passports—a source of controversy in Parliament
20 August 2026

At a tennis school in Chisinau, payments bypassed the cashier’s desk
20 August 2026

Moldova Begins Negotiations with NATO on the Protection of Classified Information
19 August 2026

The government is implementing new measures to comply with GRECO’s recommendations
The Cabinet of Ministers is reducing environmental risks

19 August 2026
Audit Chamber: The President Was Elected Without Violations, but With “Minor Shortcomings”

19 August 2026
Journalists and activists will be protected from SLAPP lawsuits

19 August 2026
Zuckerberg Faces a Huge Fine of $1.4 Trillion

18 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

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

Interns from the Ministry of Energy Learned About Premier Energy’s Power Grid Management

Participants in the joint internship program organized by the European Union and the Moldovan government, who are completing their internships at the Ministry of Energy, visited Premier Energy. During the study visit, they learned about the workings of the electric power sector—from electricity distribution and supply to real-time grid monitoring and management.

Interns from the Ministry of Energy Learned About Premier Energy’s Power Grid Management

Interns from the Ministry of Energy Learned About Premier Energy’s Power Grid Management
20 August 2026

The Water Level Situation on the Dniester: No Improvements Yet
19 August 2026

The Prime Minister commented on a possible increase in electricity rates
19 August 2026

Gas-sipping tourism: Germans are driving to Poland to fill up
19 August 2026

Interns from the Ministry of Energy Learned About Premier Energy’s Power Grid Management
Participants in the wholesale energy market are now required to disclose insider information

19 August 2026
After its nuclear power plants were shut down, Romania needed Russian gas

18 August 2026
Moldovan authorities report an ongoing shortage of petroleum products due to disruptions in supply chains

17 August 2026
It will be more difficult to mobilize external resources to offset tariff increases, says the president

17 August 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

Moldova’s culinary traditions will be showcased at the grape festival
Festivals featuring carpets, pies, and wineries—at the “Produs autohton” exhibition

13 July 2026
AIPA will hold a second round of seminars on financing for farmers as part of the PSPA

13 July 2026
Moldova and India Will Explore Opportunities for Cooperation at a Business Forum

8 July 2026
Moldova participated in a global forum on smart agriculture

3 July 2026

Export & Import

Starting August 21 of this year, the customs office in Chisinau will not allow everyone to pass through

The procedures for crossing the border at the Cahul Road Customs Post will change effective August 21, 2026. Companies are advised to select a border customs post in advance, taking into account the type of vehicle used for international transport.

Starting August 21 of this year, the customs office in Chisinau will not allow everyone to pass through

Starting August 21 of this year, the customs office in Chisinau will not allow everyone to pass through
19 August 2026

Import Licensing vs. the “Banana Republic” Economy
18 August 2026

A scheme for the illegal import of electric scooters from China has been uncovered
18 August 2026

Exports are growing, but imports are putting pressure on the economy
17 August 2026

Starting August 21 of this year, the customs office in Chisinau will not allow everyone to pass through
Geography of Moldovan Corn Exports in July: From Lebanon to Ukraine

15 August 2026
The Czech Republic wants to buy chocolate, honey, furniture, and dried fruit from Moldova

15 August 2026
July Trade Volume of Sunflower Oil in Moldova

15 August 2026
In July, Moldova exported the smallest amount of sunflower seeds at the highest price

15 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

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

Kazakhstan’s Largest Oil Field Is Nearly at Peak Production
Armenia Is Preparing for an Economic Leap Forward

20 August 2026
The energy crisis is just beginning

20 August 2026
In July, Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the EU

20 August 2026
Trump Begins an Economic War Against Iran

20 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

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%

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

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

Bitcoin rose to $70,000 following Trump’s remarks
Jeff Bezos has become a shareholder in Liverpool

17 August 2026
The U.S. Navy has signed a record-breaking $22.9 billion contract for the production of Tomahawk missiles

17 August 2026
A Ferrari Luce sold at auction for $40 million

17 August 2026
Bitcoin Stabilizes at $63,500 Amid Tensions Surrounding Iran

17 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”

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 Failed the Ceuta Test

PARIS—Soon after it became clear that more than 70,000 Moroccans were attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta—many by swimming across the narrow stretch of water separating it from Morocco—22 European Union member states called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to convene an emergency meeting of the bloc’s interior ministers. But before the meeting could even take place, Italy announced that it was temporarily suspending visa-free travel from Spain and reintroducing border controls.

Europe Failed the Ceuta Test

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

A Canary in the Artificial Intelligence Coal Mine
08 August 2026

Europe Failed the Ceuta Test
The United States is defying international law

7 August 2026
The world needs compassionate AI

6 August 2026
Trump’s new tariffs are a chance to stand up to him

4 August 2026
An Incredible Contraction of the EU Banking Sector

3 August 2026

Moldova’s Economy

Experts forecast moderate but optimistic GDP growth

Based on a tool they developed themselves—the “Moldova Economic Thermometer”—analysts at the Independent Analytical Center Expert-Grup predict that Moldova’s GDP will grow well above expectations in the second quarter.

Experts forecast moderate but optimistic GDP growth

Experts forecast moderate but optimistic GDP growth
20 August 2026

The World Bank is implementing projects in Moldova worth 735 million euros
20 August 2026

Moldova manufactures electric heating pads for the whole world
20 August 2026

Fuel prices continue to rise
20 August 2026

Experts forecast moderate but optimistic GDP growth
A modern waste treatment facility will be built in Sherpen

20 August 2026
The industry is picking up steam and lowering prices

20 August 2026
The Assay Office will conduct an external audit

20 August 2026
Tofan discussed economic cooperation, investment, and the development of Gagauzia with Turkish lawmakers

19 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

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

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

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

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 Palace of the Republic Reported on Procurements Totaling 3.17 Million Lei
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

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

29 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

Mechanic, operator, and machine operator were the most popular professions among applicants

The professions of auto body repair technician, confectionery production operator, and truck crane operator were among the most in-demand during the first round of admissions to vocational schools. All state-funded spots in these programs were completely filled.

Mechanic, operator, and machine operator were the most popular professions among applicants

Mechanic, operator, and machine operator were the most popular professions among applicants
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Gagauz “dernec” Brought Together Young People from Across Moldova
20 August 2026

Unmarried mothers could receive maternity benefit
20 August 2026

The plan is to spend 13.5 billion lei on the development of the education system
20 August 2026

Mechanic, operator, and machine operator were the most popular professions among applicants
How much money do people in Moldova ask for in exchange for not opening a criminal case?

20 August 2026
The compensation reform will take effect on January 1, 2027

20 August 2026
The military is tightening discipline

20 August 2026
Moldova has received humanitarian aid from 35 countries

19 August 2026

Sport & Tourism

Tourists are already planning trips to see the solar eclipse in 2027

The solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, is already affecting tourism demand. The British airline easyJet reports a 70% increase in bookings for destinations located along the path of totality. The list of the most popular routes includes Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Gibraltar, and Egypt.

Tourists are already planning trips to see the solar eclipse in 2027

Tourists are already planning trips to see the solar eclipse in 2027
20 August 2026

Budget allocations for sports federations have been determined
19 August 2026

Statistics Show an Increase in International Tourists to the Country
18 August 2026

The government plans to open 10 sports centers and 50 sports facilities across the country by 2030
17 August 2026

Tourists are already planning trips to see the solar eclipse in 2027
Ronaldo has suggested he might retire from soccer in 2027

17 August 2026
Competitors vied for the European Junior Triathlon Cup in the capital

16 August 2026
A New Record in the Sports Business: New Owners Buy the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 Billion

12 August 2026
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Territorial Reform

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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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Tourism

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The international network Radical Storage has compiled a ranking of the cost of short trips in 50 popular European tourist cities, comparing expenses for lodging, food, transportation, and entertainment.

The Cost of a Weekend in Europe: A Ranking of the Most Expensive and Most Affordable Cities

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