Arina Codreanu, journalist and analyst. Specializes in investments and markets, foreign capital, retail & HoReCa, and more.
Germany and France have proposed to impose sanctions against Russian oil company Lukoil and its subsidiary Litasco as part of the new, 19th, package of sanctions of the European Union, – Logos Press reports with reference to the AFP agency.

From September 5 to 7, 2025, one of the most prestigious international competitions “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles” will be held in Moldova for the first time, – reports Logos Press.

British Defence Secretary John Healey has announced during his visit to Kiev that Ukraine will receive military aid at the expense of frozen Russian assets. The seized Russian funds were used to purchase weapons and other military aid worth more than 1bn pounds sterling, Logos Press reported citing DW.

The French conglomerate, which owns 75 luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and jewelry companies Bulgari and Tiffany & Co. is suffering from a slump in sales. The half-year balance sheet released in the summer of 2025 shows LVMH’s revenue fell 4% from the same period a year earlier. Profit from operations fell 15% to €9 billion, Logos Press reported, citing DW.

Russia has lost at least 17% of its oil refining capacity due to the AFU attacks, Reuters reported. According to its data, we are talking about production of 1.1 million barrels per day

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has updated the rules for crossing the border for young men aged 18 to 22. This age group of men is allowed to cross the border in times of war, Logos Press reported citing DW.

The international festivals Cronograf and DescOperă have been included in the List of large-scale cultural events of state level with financing from the state budget, Logos Press reported.

Today, August 27, Moldova celebrates the 34th anniversary of its independence. Celebrations are planned throughout the country, and high-profile guests have arrived in Chisinau – French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk,” Logos Press reported.

Moldova will have an information system “Electronic Notary” (e-Notar), – reports Logos Press.

US Vice President J.D. Vance expressed hope that the conflict in Ukraine will end in six months at the latest. He noted that Donald Trump had achieved more during his presidential term than his predecessor Joe Biden had in a few years, Logos Press reported citing RBC.

The European Union has transferred 4.05 billion euros to Ukraine in time for its 34th Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 24, Logos Press reported.

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will meet at the White House today. As Trump intends to reach a quick deal, he will press Ukraine, Logos Press reported citing Bloomberg.

The vaccine has been clinically tested and shown to be effective.

Negotiations between the presidents of Russia and the United States have ended in Alaska, but no deal could be reached. As a result, the shares collapsed in overnight trading,” Logos Press reported citing RBC.

The building of the Museum of Ethnography in Chisinau will be restored within a large-scale project worth 63 million lei, Logos Press reports.

Moldovan authorities have requested the blocking of 443 channels on TikTok that spread misinformation affecting national security, Logos Press reported.

Efes Vitanta Moldova Brewery will allocate about 170 million lei for dividends. This amounts to 95% of the net profit for last year, Logos Press reported.

Japanese automaker Honda Motor nearly halved its net profit in its fiscal first quarter to $1.33 billion, Logos Press reported.

US President Donald Trump announced the entry into force of reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10 to 41% against 69 countries and territories, as well as the European Union, – reports Logos Press with reference to RBC.

Russia’s attack on the gas infrastructure near Orlovka (Ukraine) has not affected Moldova’s gas supply. Including on the left bank of the Dniester.
