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Important events

Department of Energy promotes exchange trading

The development of a functional and liquid wholesale market implies a gradual redirection of locally produced electricity volumes to organized markets, especially from renewable sources. This is important for the establishment of a competitive and transparent pricing mechanism, given that reliance on bilateral contracts and a limited number of counterparties limit market efficiency.

Today, 13:55 |

Дмитрий Калак

Energy crisis: state aid in the EU and Moldova

Today, 15:24 |

Ирина Коваленко

The cost of final products is proposed to be reduced with the help of the customs regime

Today, 15:02 |

Дмитрий Калак

The authorities have learned lessons from the crises: what does the parliament propose?

Today, 14:29 |

Светлана Руденко

Fuel prices: the balance has been reached

Today, 14:14 |

Игорь Фомин

European Parliament calls for criminalization of non-consensual sex

Today, 13:47 |

Ирина Коваленко

Parliament will consider a bill on the possibility of extending the state of emergency to 90 days

Today, 12:58 |

Светлана Руденко

The World Bank has assessed the consequences of a protracted war with Iran

Today, 12:36 |

Ирина Коваленко

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Top News

Stagflation of the sugar market in Moldova: both shortages and price increases are possible

For some Moldovan farmers, the sowing campaign-2026 is just beginning. And for Moldovan sugar beet growers, it should have already ended. But the sowing of sugar beet has been delayed. Visions for its harvest and domestic sugar production are vague. The situation with sugar import is close to scandalous. But let’s talk about everything in order.

Stagflation of the sugar market in Moldova: both shortages and price increases are possible

Today, 11:33

Real estate market as a mirror of Moldova’s economy

27 April 2026

Adidas Breaks the Market: Factory Store as a New Driver of Moldovan Retailing

27 April 2026

Stagflation of the sugar market in Moldova: both shortages and price increases are possible

Politics & Economy

UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday, April 28. its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a major blow to groups of oil-exporting countries and Saudi Arabia amid an ongoing war with Iran.

UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

28 April 2026

International multi-strategy: Moldova exchanges two ISS officers

28 April 2026

NYT: Trump unhappy with Iran’s proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz

28 April 2026

UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+

Banks & Finance

More than half of enterprises received VAT refunds without inspection

The largest share of value added tax (VAT) refunds made by the STS in the first quarter of 2026 was for the export of agricultural products. The amount sent to agrarians amounted to 30.26% or 417.76 million lei.

More than half of enterprises received VAT refunds without inspection

Today, 11:07

Transparency of ownership of payment companies raised questions for the legislator

Today, 09:31

International “school of leaders” opened in Chisinau

28 April 2026

More than half of enterprises received VAT refunds without inspection

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Business & Companies

Palantir breaks boundaries: from data analytics to street fashion

The American company Palantir Technologies, known for its software solutions for data analysis and cooperation with government agencies, has unexpectedly found itself at the center of a fashionable discussion. The occasion was the presentation of a branded “lightweight work jacket” published in social network X by Eliano A. Yunes, head of the company’s strategic communications department.

Palantir breaks boundaries: from data analytics to street fashion

27 April 2026

Instructions for filling in sick leave are no longer valid

25 April 2026

Tulip – 3 business incubator for young people launched

24 April 2026

Palantir breaks boundaries: from data analytics to street fashion

City & Regions

How the composition of the Chisinau municipality will change as a result of the reform

The process of merging the mayoralties does not affect the status of Chisinau. This clarification was made by Alexei Buzu, Secretary General of the Government. The statement was made in response to the assumptions of the mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban, about possible changes in the boundaries of the municipality, voiced yesterday during a meeting of municipal services.

How the composition of the Chisinau municipality will change as a result of the reform

28 April 2026

“Heat islands” in the city: their impact on comfort and health

28 April 2026

Local authorities will not be able to make their own decisions on European Territorial Cooperation Group projects

28 April 2026

How the composition of the Chisinau municipality will change as a result of the reform

Agribusiness & Winemaking

Problems of Ukraine’s dairy business: “challenges of war” and European integration

Milk producers in Ukraine are in a difficult situation due to rising prices for energy and other inputs, as well as “war challenges” and new EU requirements.

Problems of Ukraine’s dairy business: “challenges of war” and European integration

28 April 2026

Dimitri Caramalac: the way of Moldovan grapes to the EU market starts with GLOBALG.A.P.

28 April 2026

Ukrainian nut growers risked to plant the northernmost almond orchard

27 April 2026

Problems of Ukraine’s dairy business: “challenges of war” and European integration

Art & Culture

Scandal at the Venice Biennale: Russia and Israel deprived of a chance for the Golden Lion

The decision was announced just weeks before the opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition, which starts on May 9. Five members of the jury said they would not shortlist participants from countries whose leaders are under investigation by the International Criminal Court. Although no specific countries are named in the document, the wording directly affects Russia and Israel.

Scandal at the Venice Biennale: Russia and Israel deprived of a chance for the Golden Lion

24 April 2026

Scandal erupts: Nancy Sinatra accused Trump of ‘sacrilege’

21 April 2026

“Catzilla” at the airport: an eight-meter cat that comes alive when touched

18 April 2026

Scandal at the Venice Biennale: Russia and Israel deprived of a chance for the Golden Lion

Economy & Law

Moldova’s forest fund remains in the shadows

One third of the country’s territory does not have a clearly defined owner. An audit of the Ministry of Environment’s consolidated financial statements for 2025 revealed that the long-standing problem of accounting for hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest land has not been resolved.

Moldova’s forest fund remains in the shadows

28 April 2026

AI and copyright: who is the creator today?

27 April 2026

AGEPI: success in business and sport must be protected

26 April 2026

Moldova’s forest fund remains in the shadows

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Energy

Gasoline will become cheaper, diesel fuel will become more expensive

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new fuel price caps that will be in effect tomorrow, April 29.

Gasoline will become cheaper, diesel fuel will become more expensive

28 April 2026

Electricity prices in Europe collapse due to record solar generation

27 April 2026

Imports of wind turbines and batteries for energy storage to be exempted from duties

27 April 2026

Gasoline will become cheaper, diesel fuel will become more expensive

European Integration

More than 2.7 million Moldovan citizens benefited from visa-free regime with the EU

From April 28, 2014 to April 20, 2026, more than 2.7 million Moldovans took advantage of the visa-free regime for short-term travel to the Schengen area, making almost 21 million trips to the EU in these 12 years.

More than 2.7 million Moldovan citizens benefited from visa-free regime with the EU

28 April 2026

Alexandru Munteanu: Moldova is ready to share experience of European integration with Bosnia and Herzegovina

28 April 2026

“Small enterprises with medium capitalization” will be allocated to a new category

28 April 2026

More than 2.7 million Moldovan citizens benefited from visa-free regime with the EU

Events

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu will pay a working visit to Dubrovnik, Croatia, where he will participate in the 11th summit of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI). In parallel with the official program, closed sessions will be held with the participation of a limited number of investors and key decision makers from the region and beyond.

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

27 April 2026

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

Moldovan premier to attend summit where ‘decisions are made’

Export & Import

Radu Vrabie: Our goal is to create a modern, predictable and digitalized customs service

In November 2025, Radu Vrabie, a specialist with 20 years of management experience in structural reforms and public policy analysis, took over as head of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova. About his goals in his new position and his vision for the future of Moldovan customs – in an exclusive interview with the economic portal Logos Press.

Radu Vrabie: Our goal is to create a modern, predictable and digitalized customs service

Today, 08:00

“Single Customs Window” is being prepared for implementation in Moldova

28 April 2026

Customs collected more than 835 mln lei to the budget during the week

27 April 2026

Radu Vrabie: Our goal is to create a modern, predictable and digitalized customs service

Global Economy

Trump called for preparations for a prolonged blockade of Iran

According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed his aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran amid demands for Tehran to make concessions on the nuclear issue.

Trump called for preparations for a prolonged blockade of Iran

Today, 10:04

Repealing Trump’s ‘tariffs’ would increase U.S. budget deficit by $1.1 trillion

28 April 2026

World ranking of coal consumers. Who is in the leading group?

28 April 2026

Trump called for preparations for a prolonged blockade of Iran

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

Today, 08:35

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

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

Investments & Markets

Vinted valued at €8bn after €880m secondary deal

Clothing resale platform Vinted has completed a large-scale secondary transaction worth €880 million, bringing the company’s market valuation to €8 billion. Demand for the offering significantly exceeded supply, which was one of the key signals of high interest of institutional investors in the company’s business.

Vinted valued at €8bn after €880m secondary deal

28 April 2026

There is little “fresh blood” in Ukraine’s agri-food business. Where is there more of it?

27 April 2026

Ocean Fish and Aquatir Caviar came out to the seafood fair in Barcelona

26 April 2026

Vinted valued at €8bn after €880m secondary deal

Logos Press Exclusive

Rules for everyone else

SANTIAGO – For decades, global power has come from Europe and the United States. At least that’s what I thought when I first set foot in the Northern Hemisphere as a graduate student at Cambridge University. But the management of Chile’s international economic relations under former President Gabriel Boric has shown how much power the Global South can wield if it so chooses.

Rules for everyone else

25 April 2026

Whether she is ready for it or not, Europe’s post-American future has already arrived

25 April 2026

A new type of democratic transition

12 April 2026

Rules for everyone else

Moldova’s Economy

Moldova wants to move from consuming technology to building its own AI

Moldova will have a national program in the field of artificial intelligence and data management for 2026-2030. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization announced the launch of the development of the relevant draft government decree.

Moldova wants to move from consuming technology to building its own AI

28 April 2026

Diesel fuel prices have risen sharply

27 April 2026

Almost 130 million lei will be allocated to fight against natural disasters

27 April 2026

Moldova wants to move from consuming technology to building its own AI

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

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

In October 2025, the Moldovan government imposed a de facto ban on sugar imports from Serbia to the Moldovan market for a period of 200 days under the pretext of protecting the sector. This measure was presented as a supportive measure to give local sugar producers another hypothetical chance to “perk up”. Even at the cost of quite real sacrifices imposed on the entire food industry of Moldova. Let us assess what happened in the end.

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

21 April 2026

The end of the sweet “sugar era”

09 March 2026

The Agrocereale Association re-elected its leadership

12 February 2026

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

Retail & HoReCa

Unexpected start to the year: Coca-Cola posted a rise in profits

Coca-Cola, one of the world’s largest beverage makers, started 2026 with results above market expectations, raising its full-year profit forecast. Against this backdrop, the company’s shares rose more than 2% in pre-market (before the start of main trading).

Unexpected start to the year: Coca-Cola posted a rise in profits

28 April 2026

Retail under pressure: attracting customers is getting more expensive

26 April 2026

A Japanese doctor opened a store in Moldova where he sells onigiri

20 April 2026

Unexpected start to the year: Coca-Cola posted a rise in profits

Society

Unions: Employees should have the right to disconnect

Employees should have the right to disengage, protection from excessive workload and access to psychological support. Such approaches are seen as part of modern occupational health and safety standards against a background of increasing psychosocial risks, including stress, burnout and the phenomenon of ‘presenteeism’.

Unions: Employees should have the right to disconnect

Today, 09:07

338.8 million lei will be invested in nurseries

28 April 2026

“Patient Voice” – a new online platform where you can talk about your concerns

28 April 2026

Unions: Employees should have the right to disconnect

Sport & Tourism

The fashion for 300km/h speeds: how F1 became the main marketing ground for brands

The growing convergence between fashion and Formula One continues to gain momentum, with brands increasingly using the Miami race weekend as a cultural platform. As the sport increases its influence on the style and entertainment industry, fashion brands are turning the Miami event into a platform to communicate with consumers through localized stories and limited edition collections.