In July, the European Central Bank unveiled designs for new banknotes that differ dramatically from those currently in circulation. This is the first time the ECB has made such a significant departure from the familiar design of the banknotes Europeans are used to seeing in their wallets.
Viorel Rusu, a lawyer and Doctor of Law, points out that local government reform—whether through voluntary or legally mandated mergers of municipalities—cannot be carried out without direct consultation with citizens.
Through the Bureau for Diaspora Relations, the authorities are inviting Moldovan citizens living abroad to participate in a public discussion of the draft amendments to Government Decree No. 81-d/2025 on the establishment of a national mechanism to facilitate their return to their homeland.
Starting Monday, the Polish government sharply reduced the VAT on gasoline and diesel fuel—from 23% to 8%. In addition, Warsaw now sets a daily cap on retail fuel prices.
The Ministry of Finance is simplifying the rules governing certain financial transactions. The changes will affect the requirement to obtain authorization from the National Bank of Moldova to carry out these transactions. The threshold amount will increase tenfold.
The Ministry of Finance continues to receive proposals from representatives of various sectors, which are being discussed as part of consultations on tax policy. This was reported by the Ministry of Finance, which is discussing the draft tax policy for 2027 with the business community.
The procedures for crossing the border at the Cahul Road Customs Post will change effective August 21, 2026. Companies are advised to select a border customs post in advance, taking into account the type of vehicle used for international transport.
The authorities clearly rushed into the decision to completely phase out paper medical certificates. The physical version will still be valid. In some cases, employees will need to present a printed copy in order to receive a sick leave certificate.
The Chisinau City Hall announces the start of work on the renovation and restoration of a building in the capital’s city center, located at 5 Veronica Micle Street, which will be transformed into the Eugen Doga Cultural Center.
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection are establishing a coordination group to improve the methodology and process for determining disability. The agencies signed a joint order today establishing the group.
Nearly half of the tourist vessels selected for inspection by the Greek tax authority on the island of Santorini were found to have violated tax laws.
Starting September 15, customs clearance services provided by TS specialists will be available to businesses every day, including weekends. This measure is intended to make the procedures more convenient and accessible for businesses.
The eligibility criteria for receiving support under the “Regional State Aid Scheme for Investments in Moldova” program will be revised.
An additional 20 cubic meters of water per second is flowing into the main channel of the Danube following the opening of the lock at the Ratkeve-Shorokshar section. According to Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, this could raise the water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant by two centimeters.
The government has drafted amendments to the regional state aid program. Under these amendments, the amount of funding under the program will double.
A construction company based in the capital is suspected of tax evasion amounting to approximately 3 million lei.
Once Moldova joins the EU, the National Bank of Moldova and the National Commission for the Financial Market will begin exchanging information with the Joint Committee of European Supervisory Authorities, the European Central Bank, and the European Systemic Risk Board.
The authorities will develop a Biodiversity Financing Plan for Moldova. It will include measures such as restructuring the portfolio of the National Environmental Fund and developing mechanisms for payment for ecosystem services in the Lower Dniester and Prut river basins.
Germany opposes the European Commission’s plans to tax electricity at a lower rate than gas. Officials in Berlin claim that the EC is attempting to push these provisions through using a mechanism that allows them to be adopted by a majority vote, rather than unanimously, as required for EU tax measures.
This is outlined in the draft budget and tax policy for 2027. Specifically, the mandatory state social insurance contribution rate for employers in budgetary agencies and local government institutions will be reduced from 29% to 24%.
