Hundreds of tanks sent by the Allies to Ukraine are being used as tractors and by drone operators. Others are hidden in the woods and used by Ukrainians as shelters. This is because modern warfare has changed the rules of the game, and tanks are ineffective against enemy drones.
The Ministry of the Environment presented an accurate picture of the water resources situation in the country’s hydrographic basin.
A new definition of disinformation enshrined in national legislation could be subject to selective interpretation and used against media outlets deemed undesirable and critical voices.
The Ministry of Justice announced that it has begun drafting a government resolution to approve the Regulations on the Procedure for Filing, Examining, and Registering Trademarks.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has approved new maximum prices for major fuel types, which will take effect on August 26, 2026.
The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA) announces the launch of new grant competitions for small and medium-sized enterprises between September and November 2026. The calls for proposals will be held monthly, and entrepreneurs will be able to submit projects within the budget allocated for each program.
An investigation into a tobacco smuggling case led customs officials to a new suspect and a new seizure in the southern part of the country.
According to a poll released on Monday, French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is considered the most likely opponent of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the second round of next year’s presidential election.
The development of artificial intelligence is becoming one of the main factors driving the rise in Bitcoin’s value as a scarce asset. This view was expressed by the heads of two major corporate Bitcoin holders—Simon Gerovich of Japan’s Metaplanet and Matt Cole of Strive. Both experts believe that AI increases the value of assets that cannot be copied or replicated.
U.S. tariffs on all passenger cars and trucks, auto parts, and steel will be raised to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said in a social media post after trade talks with Canada broke down over the weekend.
Romania is building the A7 “Moldova” highway at a record pace. The 453-kilometer highway will run through the eastern part of the country from Bucharest to Suceava and continue on to the Ukrainian border. For Ukraine, this could become a new, important transportation corridor to the EU and the Black Sea ports.
The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Republic of Moldova’s long-term rating at “B+.” However, it has lowered its economic growth forecast for Moldova for the current year from 2.9% to 1.7%.
Building No. 2 of the Diomid German Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Chisinau, Moldova, will undergo an energy-efficiency renovation as part of a project funded by the European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), according to the EU Delegation to Moldova.
On August 14, the Tender Committee of Moldova’s Ministry of Energy approved seven winning bids in the country’s second renewable energy auction.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has approved new maximum prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, which will take effect on August 25.
The National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministries of Justice, the Interior, Health, Labor and Social Protection, and the Customs Service have signed an interagency order approving the Regulations on the Procedure for Identifying, Investigating, Recording, Documenting, and Reporting Cases of Alleged Torture, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment.
This weekend, August 28–30, the Moldexpo International Exhibition Center will host the 2nd National “Local Products” Exhibition, organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova.
From August 17 to 23, 2026, revenues from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 915.65 million lei.
Effective August 23, 2026, the Republic of Moldova will implement a new legal framework for the protection of personal data. These are Framework Law No. 195/2024 on the Protection of Personal Data and Law No. 160/2026 on the Protection of Personal Data Processed for the Purpose of Preventing and Combating Crime.
During the week of August 17–23, the price of the first cryptocurrency rose by $14,264—a record weekly gain in its history.
