Czech entrepreneurs who sell children’s products are facing tough times—the country’s birth rate is plummeting. Last year, the Czech Republic saw the fewest births in its history. Analysts continue to predict a bleak future for the Czech Republic—and bankruptcy for entrepreneurs.
As part of its seventh syndicated transaction in 2026, the European Commission (EC) raised funds through the issuance of European Union (EU) bonds totaling 11 billion euros.
A Belarusian manufacturing association in Baranovichi has launched a robotic production line for sewing bed linens.
Moldova is developing a simplified certification mechanism for real estate appraisers through an automated information system for management and the issuance of permits.
The scope of the Financial Guarantee Agreements Act will be expanded through its revision and harmonization with European Union law.
Starting with the 2027 tax year, payment of land tax, property tax, garbage collection fees, and other types of local fees will be possible by scanning the QR code printed on the new standard payment notice forms.
The authorities intend to eliminate the differences in the approaches to the financing and management of public bodies. To this end, the concept of “self-governing public institutions” will be abolished starting next year.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that the country has exhausted its capacity to provide military aid to Ukraine.
Chisinau City Hall emphasizes the need for clear answers regarding school management before the RESTART reform begins, so as not to disrupt school operations or infringe on employees’ rights.
Leaders of the capital’s union-affiliated educational organizations have expressed concern about the impact the RESTART reform may have on the municipality’s education system.
Revenue from the income tax on individuals who rent out real estate rose by 31.9% in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, totaling 58.9 million lei.
The regulations on bus passengers’ rights will establish new obligations for market operators and strengthen the protection of passengers’ rights. The draft will soon be approved by the government.
The State Fund for Subsurface Information will be launched in August. The relevant regulations governing the acceptance and storage of materials in the fund have been published and will take effect on August 7, 2026.
According to the State Tax Service (STS), the agency no longer accepts applications from individuals seeking to register as independent business operators.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova) proposes imposing sanctions proportional to the material severity of the violation and its actual tax consequences. It also recommends reviewing certain mechanisms for holding parties accountable.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization is continuing its policy of reducing excessive regulation in the private sector by streamlining the permitting system. The ministry has developed a major initiative that includes amendments to 29 government resolutions. The document has been released for public consultation.
The Chisinau City Hall signed a grant agreement for the project “Energy Efficiency in Chisinau’s Kindergartens” in the amount of approximately 140 million lei.
From January through June 2026, revenues administered by the Customs Service totaling 20,384.38 million lei were collected for the state budget. This represents an increase of 1,362.28 million lei (+7.2%) compared to the same period in 2025.
A new patent form was approved this year, and the previous forms are no longer considered authorizing documents or documents subject to strict reporting requirements. Therefore, they will be phased out. However, they will remain valid until the expiration of the term for which they were issued or extended.
The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA) has adjusted the base interest rates on loans provided under the “373” program and published them.
