The Romanian company Transgaz has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. company Argent LNG to explore investments in one of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States, with the aim of ensuring energy security in Central and Eastern Europe and facilitating the transport of U.S. gas to the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and other countries in the region via Romanian infrastructure.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated on Friday that the Russian accounting software 1C, which is widely used in the Republic of Moldova, poses a security risk; however, despite this, he cannot demand its immediate discontinuation, instead calling for a gradual replacement.
In a private conversation with major donors to his campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that he wants his vice president, J.D. Vance, to win the 2028 presidential election.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has published new maximum prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, which will be in effect from August 8 through August 10.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry organized consultations on the Strategic Program for the Development of Aquaculture for 2026–2030 (PSSA) with the participation of representatives from associations in the fish and aquaculture production and processing sectors.
This week, the last protective dams installed on the Dniester River following an oil spill—allegedly caused by an attack by the Russian Federation on the Novodnestrovsk Hydroelectric Power Plant in Ukraine—were dismantled.
U.S. President Donald Trump, responding to a question about missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot systems, stated that former U.S. President Joe Biden had provided Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with “a great deal of weapons worth $300 billion.”
Since the beginning of 2026, victims of physical attacks aimed at stealing cryptocurrency have lost more than $30 million, according to a report by the analytics firm Chainalysis. And if this trend continues, experts believe that this year could be the worst on record in terms of the number of such incidents. By comparison, this figure reached a record $58 million for the entire year of 2025.
On Thursday, August 6, in the afternoon, heavy rain and strong winds caused significant damage to the 330-kilovolt Bălți–Dniester high-voltage power line in Moldova. According to preliminary estimates, about 10 high-voltage towers were damaged or knocked down along a section approximately 15 kilometers from Moldova’s northern capital. Authorities estimate that it may take more than seven days to restore the power line.
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that the government has no plans to impose restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports, despite demands from some local farmers. According to him, there is no basis for such measures, since Ukrainian grain has not actually entered the Moldovan market this season.
“Ukrzaliznytsia” is in talks with “Moldovan Railways” to reduce transit tariffs for Ukrainian cargo by 50%.
The Moldovan company AGG Group is investing more than $5.6 million in the acquisition and modernization of a poultry farm in the Republic of Moldova.
Earlier this week, a downward trend in fuel prices emerged in Moldova and around the world due to the drop in oil prices on global markets. This trend is taking hold, albeit very gradually.
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced an increase in the corporate income tax rate for banks and financial institutions from 12% to 18%. This measure, which increases the rate by 50%, will be temporary—lasting only one tax year as part of the 2027 budget and tax policy.
A resident of Moldova needs to earn $28,731 a year to feel happy.
Former Los Angeles police officer Eric Heylem has been sentenced to life in prison plus 15 years for stealing $350,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a 17-year-old.
U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded an explanation from Pentagon chief Pete Hegset regarding a shortage of missiles, the Washington Post reports, citing informed sources.
A startup founded by young entrepreneurs from Moldova demonstrates that even “complex” fields like accounting can be made simple, fast, and accessible.
Electricity consumption in the Republic of Moldova did not decrease but actually increased the day after the authorities called on residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their consumption during peak hours.
The Moldovan government has granted permission to build a 30-MW solar power plant and a 60-MWh energy storage system in the city of Vadul-lui-Vodă.
