Economic observer, freelance correspondent, 30 years in the profession. Specialises in economic policy and macroeconomics, writes on finance and financial markets. Has worked at Logos Press since the mid-1990s.
The companies SRL “Rapid Link” and SRL “Victiana” were fined over 5 million lei for cartel price collusion during the procurement of portable video surveillance systems by the General Inspectorate of Police, Logos Press reported.

At the end of August 2025, the domestic public debt increased by 3,396.01 million lei compared to the beginning of the year and amounted to 47,357.2 million lei, increasing by 1.2 billion lei during the month, Logos Press reported.

In freight transportation in the first half of 2025, both a decrease in the volume of goods transported (-4.9%) and freight turnover (-10.5%) are registered, Logos Press reported.

The growth rates of average salaries in Moldova barely cover their inflationary depreciation, while the cost of labor in different sectors of the economy remains habitually differentiated, Logos Press reports.

With the advent of the digital instrument, from now on no public or private institution in Moldova has the right to demand from a citizen a document confirming his/her registration at the place of residence or temporary registration, Logos Press reports.

Austrian insurer Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has single-handedly won the tender to acquire 80% of shares of Moldovan insurance company Moldasig at a public auction. This gives VIG market leadership in Moldova with a market share of about 30%,” Logos Press reported.

The easing of the National Bank’s monetary policy did not affect the cost of credit, leaving demand at almost the same level, Logos Press reported.

Commercial bank Victoriabank acquires control over the largest non-bank credit organization Microinvest, setting a precedent for redistribution of the lending market without combining loan portfolios,” Logos Press reports.

The land use regime in Moldova is not functioning properly, with costs that limit the economic potential and revenues of local budgets. An external compliance audit of the management and assessment of land owned by administrative-territorial units assessed the process of delineation of state land assets as inefficient.

The area of financial control tops the ranking of the country’s readiness for the EU accession process, while public procurement and freedom of expression continue to face significant challenges.

The first experimental data from the National Bank show that the economy’s need for financing is outstripping the opportunity provided to it. This is especially true for the household sector, Logos Press reported.

The difference between all assets and all debts of the country today, according to the calculations of the National Bank, is increasing for the worse due to the unprecedented growth of liabilities, – reports Logos Press.

The National Bank’s updated medium-term forecast comes mainly from disinflationary risks caused by Donald Trump’s trade wars and external conditions, which have worsened the regulator’s ability to keep inflation under control, Logos Press reported.

The external audit of the Court of Accounts assessed the process of delimitation of state land assets owned by administrative-territorial units as inefficient and irregular, Logos Press reported.

The joint control of the company “Zmanagement” SRL, which owns the hotel “Zentrum”, will pass to a group of individuals after acquiring the share capital from the current sole owner, – reports Logos Press.

The state, as promised, is putting 80% of the redeemed shares of the insurance company MOLDASIG in a single lot for public auction on August 25, and reminds all those “wishing to purchase them with the permission of the National Bank”, Logos Press reports.

In 2025, the government has allocated almost MDL 40 million for the social protection of people affected by violence, thanks to funds from development partners, Logos Press reported.

On October 12, the European Union will launch a new entry/exit system – EES, replacing traditional stamps in passports with digital biometric scanning for citizens of non-EU countries, including those who have the right to visa-free entry, – reports Logos Press with reference to Myfin.by.

From August 15, a new stage of collecting applications for direct payments in the livestock sector will be put into effect. The results of the previous one have been summarized – payments for goat and sheep livestock have started, reports Logos Press.

Annual inflation continued its downward trend in July at 7.9 percent versus 8.2 percent in June,” Logos Press reported.
