The situation with the ownership of the port in Giurgiulesti has come under the attention of the new US administration. This is evidenced by the official registration of lobbying activities related to Moldovan business.
In 2024, the total value of agricultural products produced in Moldova amounted to about 41.37 billion lei. This is 1% less as compared to 2023, and the decline with respect to 2021 is about 14.5%. Taking into account the inflation rate and fluctuations in prices for vegetable and animal products, the conclusion is obvious – in real terms, the value of agricultural products has decreased and the sector is stagnating.
Romania’s presidential election has become an international scandal. Romania’s Central Electoral Bureau (CEB) refused to register as a candidate opposition politician Calin Georgescu, who had soundly won the first round of last year’s election, which was canceled before the second round. The country’s Constitutional Court upheld the CIB’s decision. According to numerous polls, Georgescu would most likely have won the new elections, which are scheduled for May 4 this year.
The State of Qatar is one of the most interesting and promising partners of Moldova in terms of potential for the development of multifaceted bilateral ties. Especially in the field of food trade, investments, energy interaction and humanitarian cooperation. Qatar was one of the first Arab countries to establish diplomatic relations with Moldova and opened its embassy in our country. Many believed at that time that this would be the key to developing closer cooperation not only with the State of Qatar, but also with the whole Gulf region. And even the whole Arab world.
The Palace of Railwaymen will not be sold, but will be transformed into a Palace of Culture and will become a place of attraction for artistic groups. Moldovan Railways has problems and cannot turn a blind eye to them, but they will be solved by restructuring the company.