Estonia ranked first in the world on the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index thanks to its banking infrastructure, business environment, and property rights protections for non-citizens.
At least in recent days, regarding the capital’s water supply, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Mayor Ion Ceban have focused on resolving the issue without undue politicization.
Moldova has established new procedures for admission to the profession of mediator based on a qualifying exam administered by the Mediator Licensing Commission, as well as procedures for appealing the Commission’s decisions.
They will take place throughout August under the slogan “Wherever we are, Moldova unites us!” The program includes events for members of the Moldovan diaspora—young people, association leaders, and all citizens interested in Moldova’s development.
When installing solar panels and heat pumps, no contributions to the Fixed Assets Fund (0.5% of the investment amount) will be required.
The authorities intend to revise the timing and procedures for organizing training for employers in the area of occupational health and safety so that the requirements take into account the size of the business and the level of occupational risks.
Nominations for the categories “Best Accountant,” “Best Chief Financial Officer,” “Best Auditor,” and “Best District Council Finance Officer” may be submitted through August 9.
Against the backdrop of the aid announced by the central government for the capital, municipal services demonstrated the readiness of the vehicle fleet used for water supply.
Solar-powered parking lots are popping up all over Europe, but not all countries consider them a profitable investment.
Thanks to the Interreg Danube program, Chisinau has become better known among tourists from the European Union. The capital city’s project to promote tourism at the local level is featured as an example of best practice on the official website of this European program.
Moldova will introduce new mechanisms for managing banking crises and establish a minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) that banks and certain investment companies must meet.
The government intends to track university graduates’ employment more closely and assess the extent of migration among young professionals. It needs this information to accurately gauge the demand for educational programs when developing higher education policy.
Currently, their operations are regulated by the Capital Markets Act and the Act on Alternative Collective Investment Organizations. The National Financial Market Commission proposes to consolidate the rules, regulate areas not yet covered by the law, and bring it into line with EU regulations.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has once again spoken about a return to the Soviet model of governance.
“Over the past few years, 1.3 billion lei have been invested in Chisinau’s schools. That’s as much as PAS has invested in the ‘European Village’ project nationwide,” said Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban, continuing the debate over the RESTART education reform.
On the banks of the Danube, near the town of Ryakovo in Bulgaria, the remains of an ancient mammoth have been uncovered. The river, with water levels at a historic low due to the recent heat waves, has exposed the bones, which, according to researchers at the Regional History Museum in Ruse, belong to a specimen of the species “Mammuthus primigenius,” better known as the woolly mammoth.
The Dniester River promenade in the Vadul-lui-Vodă recreation area is becoming increasingly popular. Residents of the capital and tourists can enjoy the Summer Theater, walking paths for fresh-air strolls, sports areas, family-friendly recreation spots, and children’s playgrounds.
The Paks Nuclear Power Plant had to be shut down due to record-low water levels in the Danube, whose water is used to cool the reactors. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Mádor warned of the threat of an energy crisis—the Paks plant generates nearly half of the country’s electricity.
Although the market value of apartments has increased by a factor of 2.9 on average, this does not mean that the property tax will rise by the same proportion. The final decision on the tax rate rests with local authorities.
Of the 892 municipalities eligible to participate in this process (excluding the municipalities of Chișinău and Bălți), 761—or 85%—have decided to begin the merger process. Of these, 400 have already completed all procedural steps, including public consultations, and have made a final decision to merge.
