In response to the expansion of the blacklist compiled by the Pentagon—which includes Chinese giants such as Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD—Beijing has imposed trade restrictions on ten U.S. companies.
Moldova has made significant progress in the European integration of its energy sector, both in implementing legislative reforms and in developing strategic infrastructure.
Starting in 2027, the rules for calculating maternity benefits in Moldova may change. For some women, these benefits may be significantly lower, particularly for those who do not have sufficient official work experience.
According to calculations by Vyacheslav Ionita, an expert at the IDIS Viitorul Institute, apartment prices in Chisinau—when measured in terms of gold—have remained unchanged for many years: an average apartment with an area of 70 m² has always cost, and still costs, approximately 1 kg of gold.
The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), in partnership with the World Bank Group and with the support of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, is launching the “Export Accelerator,” aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to develop their export capabilities and expand their presence in international markets.
Moldovan customs officials uncovered an attempt to smuggle 168,800 euros in a minibus carrying packages from Ireland.
For many years, the founders of British tech companies followed a familiar scaling model: they hired local employees, raised capital, and built teams close to home. But rising costs, a shortage of talent, and increasingly complex operations are forcing many to rethink this approach.
The Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (LDPM) has prepared an analytical report “Causes of the Tax Burden in 2027 and Its Consequences for the Population and the Economy,” in which it examines the reasons that led to the adoption of the new tax policy for 2027, as well as the consequences it may have for the economy of the Republic of Moldova, the business community, and the country’s population.
U.S. President Donald Trump has effectively derailed negotiations with Iran.
The idea of a “Bitcoin killer” is based on a simple expectation: that the market will discover an asset that is faster, more technologically advanced, and more profitable than BTC. But it’s not just a belief in progress that drives this. Investors are looking for an asset that can outperform Bitcoin.
From June 15 to 21, 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 837.2 million lei, which is 102.1% higher than the target for the reporting period.
In May 2026, Russia increased its imports of apples from Georgia more than fivefold.
Dumitru Vangeli, head of MoldATSA, the State Enterprise for Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services, will be relieved of his duties effective June 22.
The Romanian Navy has officially commissioned the corvette “Rear Admiral August Roman” (261), a “Hisar”-class vessel built in Turkey and purchased for 220 million euros.
France is imposing restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places and outdoor sports due to the current heat wave.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year sentence for one of the largest financial frauds in history, is making ambitious plans for life after his release. He told his cellmate that he would need $50 million to $100 million in seed capital to “make serious money,” and mentioned a cryptocurrency project that “everyone will flock to.” At the same time, he appealed to Donald Trump for a presidential pardon, and his parents hired lobbyists.
The U.S. may, in Washington’s interest, impose a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if the deal with Iran falls through. U.S. President Donald Trump issued this warning on Saturday, June 20, on the social media platform Truth Social.
The modernization of the Starokozache-Tudora, Dolinske-Chishmikioi, Lisne-Seiti, and Maloyaroslavets 1-Chadyr-Lunga on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in the Odesa region, according to a statement by Oleksiy Kuleba, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister of Communities and Territories.
The Director of the National Agency for Communications Regulation of the Republic of Moldova (ARCOM), Sergiu Gaiu, presented the country’s main achievements in the field of electronic communications on June 18 during a meeting dedicated to monitoring, in cooperation with the European Union, the negotiation criteria for Chapter 10— “Information Society and Media” in Cluster 3, which aims to harmonize national legislation and policies with the European Union’s acquis communautaire in the areas of electronic communications, digital services, and media.
Moldova is proposing mandatory 42-day military training for men under the age of 55.
