Tatiana Sichirliiscaia, Author at logos-pres.md
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Tatiana Sichirliiscaia

Tatiana Sichirliiscaia

Journalist and analyst. Specialises in public finance and tax policy. Graduated from the Faculty of Philology at Moldova State University and completed her doctoral studies at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Bulgaria). Worked at the I. Creangă Pedagogical University, Sofia Slavic University (Bulgaria) and Moscow State University of Foreign Languages (Russia). She has collaborated with various media outlets in Moldova. Since 2013, she has been working at Logos Press. For several years, she was involved in the Regional Economy project.

Articles

    The Customs Service and the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) have uncovered a scheme involving the illegal import of vehicles from the United States worth a total of more than 17 million lei.

    17 July 2026
    A scheme involving the illegal import of cars from the U.S. caused 17 million lei in losses to the budget

    The business community is ready to be not merely an observer of reforms, but a responsible participant and partner of the government. It expects predictability, clear rules of the game, and the opportunity to participate in the development of solutions even before they are adopted.

    17 July 2026
    Employers to Tofanu: Business Isn’t Asking for Privileges, but for Cooperation

    The Ministry of Health has updated the Republic of Moldova’s Classification of Occupations (CMO) by approving six new professional standards for medical specialties whose professional profiles and legal status had not yet been formalized. The ministry’s corresponding order has been published and has entered into force.

    17 July 2026
    Six medical specialties have been standardized

    It is proposed to completely ban plastic cutlery, plates, straws, and drink stirrers, cotton swabs, balloon sticks, food containers, cups, and beverage containers, as well as funeral wreaths and funeral accessories.

    17 July 2026
    Moldova Will Ban Plastic Products

    The State Tax Service has developed guidelines for providing beauty services. The document is intended to help individuals formalize their business activities.  

    17 July 2026
    Regulations have been developed for the beauty industry

    Spain’s proposal to allow Brussels to borrow up to 850 billion euros a year to stimulate growth has reignited a long-standing debate over a common EU debt. However, the prospect of joint borrowing continues to divide the bloc’s member states.

    16 July 2026
    Europe is debating the EU’s total debt

     “I would ban certain officials from speaking in public. With every new statement, they dig themselves into an even deeper hole instead of justifying themselves,” said Iurie Ciocan, chairman of the PSD Moldova party, in response to remarks by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.

    16 July 2026
    A New Chapter in the “Salary” Scandal

    Prime Ministerial candidate Vasile Tofan and representatives of local government have found common ground on the issue of implementing local government reform. That common ground is European integration.

    16 July 2026
    Vasile Tofan and local government officials found common ground

    Today, the Latvian Seimas (Parliament) Human Rights Committee, while reviewing amendments to the Public Media Law, endorsed the most restrictive version of the changes, which means that the Russian language will be completely eliminated from Latvian public media.

    16 July 2026
    Latvia to Close the Russian-Language Division of Its Public Media Outlet

    This is the view expressed by Sergiu Cornea, Ph.D., professor. A hasty and ill-prepared reform risks jeopardizing not only the functioning of the administration but also Moldova’s path toward Europe.

    16 July 2026
    Advice for the Future Prime Minister: Local Government Reform Must Begin with Fiscal Decentralization

    The disclosure of financial account information to the State Tax Service by companies that issue electronic money will not be considered a violation of personal data protection rights.

    16 July 2026
    Companies that issue electronic money will be protected by law

    Today, international standards call for taxes to be paid in the countries where profits and value added are generated. In this sense, the Tax Code will be brought into line with global trends. The changes pertain to direct taxes and have been submitted by the Ministry of Finance for public consultation.

    16 July 2026
    Moldova’s Tax Code will be brought into line with “global trends”

    In Moldova, employers will be held financially liable for damages caused to employees due to a violation of the obligation to ensure equal pay for equal work.

    16 July 2026
    Authorities intend to narrow the wage gap  

    Another street in Chisinau is set to be renovated. Repair work has begun on Florilor Street in the capital’s Riscani sector, according to the Chisinau City Hall.

    15 July 2026
    Renovation work has begun on Florilor Street in the capital

    The first high-tech unmanned pharmacy in the EU has opened in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It operates using a combined system of cameras and sensors powered by artificial intelligence. Staff members enter only to restock supplies.

    15 July 2026
    The EU’s first pharmacy with no staff and no lines

    Information regarding real property shall be provided to the custodian, the property manager, and the executor of the deceased’s estate. to attorneys and law clerks in the performance of their professional duties, as well as to the Ministry of Defense—to verify eligibility for service housing.

    15 July 2026
    Access to the land registry will be expanded to include new entities

    Payments between businesses and government agencies will be made within the timeframes established by law. Government agencies will not be able to justify payment delays by citing a lack of funds, red tape, or similar reasons.

    15 July 2026
    Government agencies will face stricter scrutiny over debts owed to businesses

    Companies that incur expenses for training employees through the dual education system will be able to receive reimbursement for those expenses even if they owe money to the state budget.

    15 July 2026
    The requirements for receiving compensation for dual education will be simplified

    In June 2026, the State Tax Service (STS) reviewed 769 cases following inspections conducted to investigate illegal business activities.

    15 July 2026
    Fines for illegal business activities totaled 1,280,550 lei

    The Ministry of Finance has developed and approved the professional standard for “Customs Clearance Specialist.” The relevant ministry order has been published and has entered into force.

    15 July 2026
    A standard has been developed for customs clearance specialists