Татьяна Шикирлийская
All internal procedures for the denunciation of the Agreement between the governments of the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation on the creation and functioning of cultural centers, signed on October 30, 1998 and entered into force on July 4, 2001, have been completed, Logos Press reported.
On Tuesday evening, the Ministry of Finance made public the draft Budget Law for 2026. And on Thursday, at an extraordinary meeting, the government approved it, although initially it was decided to give the social partners an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the document and express their opinion on it. Especially since it was developed with a serious violation of the budget calendar.
The main problem with the 2026 budget is the cost of domestic debt. At the same time, the government expects to maintain the planned deficit so as not to stop investments that may be made next year, according to Logos Press.
The adjustments to the Tax Code presented by the ruling PAS party faction in parliament are essentially a tax policy document for next year. They will come into effect on January 1, 2026, subject to approval, Logos Press reported.
From January 1, 2026, the value added tax on imported cars to Moldova will not be applied, but the regime of excise duties depending on the engine volume will be preserved, – reports Logos Press.
The government intends to introduce a ban on granting new state aid to enterprises that have not returned previously illegally obtained funds, as well as simplify the notification procedure in case of changes in its amount, – Logos Press reports.
According to the draft Budget Law for 2026, the national public budget deficit will exceed the current figure and reach a level of 5.7% of GDP, while it is expected to reach 5.04% in the current year, Logos Press reported.
Companies should take measures to protect non-smokers from discomfort caused by tobacco smoke, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 278/2007 on tobacco control, Logos Press reported.
From December 1, 2025, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) will put into circulation the commemorative coin “Queen Maria of Romania – 150 years since her birth”, – reports Logos Press.
The deadline for registering homes built without the necessary permits could be extended until the end of January 2028, and the certificates could be allowed to be issued free of charge, Logos Press reported.
The Chisinau Municipal Council approved at its November 28 meeting the payment of funds for teachers’ salaries, Logos Press reported.
The stock option plan program was approved by the parliament last year, but it has not been in effect so far due to the lack of regulations with a written procedure for its application. This has been repeatedly pointed out by representatives of the business community. The Ministry of Finance has developed a relevant regulation on the Long-Term Incentive Program (stock option plan).
