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The maximum capacity of interstate cross-sections for importing electricity from the European Union to the common regulatory block Moldova-Ukraine has increased to 2,450 megawatts, Logos Press reported.

5 January 2026
Capacity of electricity imports to Moldova and Ukraine from the EU increased

On January 1, 2026, China will resume charging value-added tax (VAT) on the sale of condoms and birth control pills after 30 years, Logos Press reports.

5 January 2026
China brings back condom tax to boost birth rate

Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, 2026, around 2 a.m., at least seven explosions rang out in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, and at least 11 targets were attacked by the U.S., Logos Press reported.

5 January 2026
Venezuelan authorities accuse US of military aggression against the country

The activity of a transnational criminal group, which specialized in stealing large sums of money on international flights, was liquidated in Moldova, – reports Logos Press.

5 January 2026
“Flying thieves” are going away for a long time.

The current account deficit of the Balance of Payments in Q3 2025 was $867 million compared to $995 million in Q2 and $883 million in Q3 2024, Logos Press reported.

5 January 2026
Current account deficit raises serious concerns

According to the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Moldova’s gross external debt increased by $1.28 billion in January-September 2025, equivalent to a 12.4% increase, Logos Press reported.

5 January 2026
External debt increased by 12.4%

Wine consumption in Georgia has fallen by more than 60% over the past decade, from nearly 79 million liters in 2016 to just over 31 million liters in 2024, Logos Press reported.

5 January 2026
Wine consumption in Georgia decreased by 60%

Russia’s strikes on Odessa are aimed at cutting off Ukraine’s economic supply line. This is what the authoritative publication The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has suggested, Logos Press has reported.

5 January 2026
The Wall Street Journal: why Russia is stepping up strikes on Odessa

US President Donald Trump’s company Trump Media will issue a new cryptocurrency for its shareholders, according to Logos Press.

5 January 2026
Trump’s company will launch a new cryptocurrency

The Bridge of Flowers over the Prut River connecting Ungheni-Golaiesti (Romania) and Zagarancu (Moldova) will be opened to traffic in the fall of this year. The start of the works was announced on April 26, 2025, Logos Press reported.

5 January 2026
“Bridge of Flowers” will be commissioned in 2026

Traditionally, on December 31, the Financial Times authors published their annual forecast for 2026, covering politics, economics and technology, according to Logos Press.

5 January 2026
The Financial Times has published its firm forecast for 2026

Moldova’s per capita income is about 3.5-4.5 times lower than the EU average, Logos Press reported.

5 January 2026
Moldovans are several times poorer than Europeans