The government’s package of proposals to reduce overregulation of the private sector and streamline the permitting system has received widespread attention in the business community.
The housing market in Europe picked up steam again in 2025, although real estate prices continued to rise in most countries.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova) proposes updating the Law on Accounting and Financial Reporting to reflect the EU’s constantly changing requirements.
Starting in 2027, plastic manufacturers will be required to gradually reduce the supply on the market. The supply must decrease by 5% each year. That is, by 5% in 2028, by 10% in 2029, by 15% in 2030, and by 20% in 2031.
Bulgaria has gained significant international recognition as a destination for remote work. Condé Nast Traveler, an American travel magazine often referred to as the “bible” for tourists, has included it among the most affordable destinations in the European Union for digital nomads.
Experts propose that public funding be provided only to parties that receive at least 2% of the vote in parliamentary or local elections.
By 2030, Moldova plans to recycle at least 50% of its municipal waste; by 2035, 55%; by 2040, 60%; and by 2045, 65%. A separate target has been set for construction waste: at least 70% reuse by 2035.
Special lenient provisions for small and microenterprises (SMEs) will be introduced into the Code of Administrative Offenses, and triple penalties will be abolished.
The capital’s authorities have signed a contract for work on the “Expansion of Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard” project. This is the first phase of one of the capital’s largest infrastructure projects in recent years, according to the Chisinau City Hall.
It will last three days—from July 17 to 19. The Chisinau City Hall invites residents and visitors to the capital to a three-day music festival.
Moldova’s road toll system will undergo changes as a result of the transposition of European legislation into national law.
The Customs Service and the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) have uncovered a scheme involving the illegal import of vehicles from the United States worth a total of more than 17 million lei.
The business community is ready to be not merely an observer of reforms, but a responsible participant and partner of the government. It expects predictability, clear rules of the game, and the opportunity to participate in the development of solutions even before they are adopted.
The Ministry of Health has updated the Republic of Moldova’s Classification of Occupations (CMO) by approving six new professional standards for medical specialties whose professional profiles and legal status had not yet been formalized. The ministry’s corresponding order has been published and has entered into force.
It is proposed to completely ban plastic cutlery, plates, straws, and drink stirrers, cotton swabs, balloon sticks, food containers, cups, and beverage containers, as well as funeral wreaths and funeral accessories.
The State Tax Service has developed guidelines for providing beauty services. The document is intended to help individuals formalize their business activities.
Spain’s proposal to allow Brussels to borrow up to 850 billion euros a year to stimulate growth has reignited a long-standing debate over a common EU debt. However, the prospect of joint borrowing continues to divide the bloc’s member states.
“I would ban certain officials from speaking in public. With every new statement, they dig themselves into an even deeper hole instead of justifying themselves,” said Iurie Ciocan, chairman of the PSD Moldova party, in response to remarks by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.
Prime Ministerial candidate Vasile Tofan and representatives of local government have found common ground on the issue of implementing local government reform. That common ground is European integration.
Today, the Latvian Seimas (Parliament) Human Rights Committee, while reviewing amendments to the Public Media Law, endorsed the most restrictive version of the changes, which means that the Russian language will be completely eliminated from Latvian public media.
