Татьяна Шикирлийская, Author at logos-pres.md
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Татьяна Шикирлийская

Татьяна Шикирлийская

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

    Deputies propose to extend benefits for veterans of labor. So that everyone, including those who work, could benefit from sanatorium treatment once every three years.

    3 April 2026
    Preferential vouchers will be available to all labor veterans

    The French CMA CGM vessel became the first Western European ship to pass the Strait of Hormuz since the Iranian war began. This may encourage other carriers to resume voyages if the corridor proves reliable in the coming days.

    3 April 2026
    French ship passes the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the war

    The level of budget deficit, fixed in the fiscal policy, should not exceed 3% of gross domestic product (GDP).

    3 April 2026
    Budget deficit will be limited to 3% of GDP

    Participants of the state program “First House” will enjoy the conditions established earlier. They will not be affected by the recent decision to stop collecting applications for compensation.

    3 April 2026
    For participants in the First Home program, the terms will not change

    Vienna rejected a U.S. request for military aircraft to fly over its territory, citing a policy of neutrality.

    3 April 2026
    Austria won’t let the Americans in the sky

    The planting of gardens larger than 0.5 ha will be approved by a 7-member panel. The opinion of the panel will be advisory in nature and attached to the project documentation.

    3 April 2026
    The planting of the gardens will be coordinated

    In accordance with the current regulatory framework, as well as the “almost twofold increase in the price of fuel”, the fare for public transportation in the capital has been adjusted. From May 1, it will amount to 7 lei, according to the website of the mayor’s office.

    2 April 2026
    In Chisinau fare will rise to 7 lei from May 1

    Today, another 81 Moldovan companies received grants worth 43 million lei. The certificates were handed over to the beneficiaries during an event organized by the Organization for Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA).

    2 April 2026
    ODA grants for 43 mln lei were received by 81 companies

    The rates of fees in Chisinau municipality were indexed by 4.7% this year. They will be applied from January 1, 2026.

    2 April 2026
    Fee rates in the capital came into force

    On Wednesday, four astronauts set off on a mission to the moon. It is the first manned lunar mission in more than 50 years. The journey will last about 10 days and is designed to pave the way for a lunar landing in 2028.

    2 April 2026
    The first mission to the moon in 50 years has launched

    The Government has revised the system for covering the costs of medical examinations of employees. The costs will be covered mainly by the employer, and in some cases from FOMS (compulsory health insurance funds).

    2 April 2026
    Employee’s medical examination will be paid for by the employer

    The price of gold, which was recently at its peak, is experiencing one of the sharpest declines in recent years. During March, the precious metal lost more than 13% of its value.

    1 April 2026
    Gold lost 13% of its value

    It will be an independent body that assesses and monitors public finances.

    1 April 2026
    The Tax Council will be established in Moldova

    The government is preparing a complete digitalization of public services for establishing, running and liquidating a business. It is expected to remove barriers and reduce bureaucracy in the activities of companies.

    1 April 2026
    Business services will move online

    The European Union has warned that oil and gas prices will not come down anytime soon, even if the war in Iran ends.

    1 April 2026
    EU warned of a long energy crisis

    Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that his country is ready to end the war but demands guarantees of non-aggression.

    1 April 2026
    Iran ready to ‘end war’ but wants guarantees

    The Romanian Cabinet of Ministers has decided to reduce the excise tax on diesel fuel. The government has not yet specified how much lower it will be, but, according to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, is “working hard on the calculations”.

    31 March 2026
    Romania reduces excise tax on diesel

    The reduced VAT rate of 8% for medical devices will be canceled from May 1, 2026. The reason is that the application of the preferential tax regime has shown that it does not guarantee a reduction in the final price.

    31 March 2026
    Preferential VAT rate for medical devices is abolished

    During five years (period from 2026-2030), the WB project for the protection of the Dniester ecosystem will be implemented in Moldova. It is aimed at reforestation, as well as wetland and soil conservation.

    31 March 2026
    WB provides $8 mln grant for the protection of the Dniester ecosystem

    The U.S. president, along with aides, concluded that an attempt to deblock the strait would prolong the conflict more than originally planned. Washington also intends to demand that allies seek to open the strait.

    31 March 2026
    Trump is ready to end the war without opening the Strait of Hormuz