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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

    The threshold for public procurement contracts in the case of works and social services will amount to one million lei, and in the case of goods and services – 600 thousand lei, Logos Press reported.

    3 January 2026
    Public procurement has been adjusted to EU rules

    Over the next three years, 59.5 percent of foreign borrowing will be used to support the state budget, while about 40.5 percent will be used to finance investment projects, Logos Press reported.

    2 January 2026
    The volume of external borrowings will be reduced

    In 2025, 45,353 taxpayers transferred 2% of their income tax to a non-profit or religious organization, thus supporting NPOs for a total of 19,922,257 lei, Logos Press reported.

    2 January 2026
    Citizens supported NPOs with 20 million lei

    The maximum margin of up to 3% per annum for mortgage loans guaranteed by the state under the state program “Prima Casă” will be applied to contracts concluded from January 1, 2026, Logos Partners reports.

    2 January 2026
    The margin for Prima Casa loans remains at 3%

    As of January 5, 2026, Lydia Ababiy will succeed Anu Luca as deputy secretary general of the Ministry of Finance, Logos Press reported.

    31 December 2025
    The Ministry of Finance is renewing the team

    On New Year’s Eve, amid optimistic reports and forecasts, the message of the investor community sounded alarming. They stated: the key problem in Moldova was the gradual decline in its competitiveness and the increasing difficulty of maintaining a profitable and sustainable business in the medium and long term.

    27 December 2025
    Investors identified challenges and problems

    From December 26, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) will put into circulation two new commemorative coins: “Petre Teodorovici – 75 years since his birth” and “80 years since the foundation of the State Medical and Pharmaceutical University named after Nicolae Testemitanu”, – reports Logos Press.

    26 December 2025
    Two more commemorative coins of the NBM put into circulation

    In the sector of production and supply of electricity, heat, gas and hot water, five of the 227 largest enterprises are concentrated, accounting for 73.9% of the total turnover of the sector, reports Logos Press.

    26 December 2025
    Energy provides the largest turnovers

    There is a paradoxical situation in the municipal council. Since December 3, attempts have been made to hold a meeting, but it cannot not only take place, but even close due to the lack of quorum. Therefore, the meeting is constantly postponed. Even more paradoxical is the fact that about a month has passed since the last, ninth attempt to approve the municipality’s budget for 2025. But neither it, nor the budget for the next year 2026 is discussed in the council today.

    26 December 2025
    Chisinau has lived a year without a budget

    Moldovan diaspora entrepreneurs will receive support in the amount of 5,000 euros for projects in the form of material contribution and specialized expertise under the “Buy Diaspora” program, Logos Press reports.

    23 December 2025
    “Buy Diaspora” will increase Moldova’s visibility

    The taxpayer will have the right to submit objections to the Tax Audit Report within 3 business days of its receipt, Logos Press reports.

    23 December 2025
    Tax audit procedures will be adjusted

    The current Law on Cash Settlements No. 34/2024, which came into force on April 1, 2025, has created serious difficulties for the population and the business environment. The deputy initiative to repeal its provisions restricting the use of cash has already passed hearings in the specialized commission for economy, budget and finance. The draft has been submitted for public consultations to other commissions.

    21 December 2025
    Limits on cash settlements are slowing down business

    On December 12, the draft of tax changes was approved in the first reading in Parliament. The chairman of the parliamentary commission for economy, budget and finance, Radu Marian, told Logos Press that the second reading of the draft is scheduled for December 26. At the same time, the parliament will also consider the second reading of the draft budget for 2026.

    20 December 2025
    Businesses are reminded of the legislative calendar

    From December 19 this year, the National Bank of Moldova has put into circulation a commemorative coin “Moldova in the Single Euro Payments Area”, – reports Logos Press.

    19 December 2025
    SEPA is minted on a commemorative coin of the NBM

    In 2026, the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA) will launch a new program for aspiring entrepreneurs that will include a grant part as well as management training, Logos Press reported.

    19 December 2025
    ODA launches new mentoring program

    The list of persons filing income and asset declarations will include providers of audiovisual services, periodicals, press agencies and non-profit organizations financed from the state budget and foreign aid projects, Logos Press reported.

    18 December 2025
    NGOs and media may be included in the list of income declarants

    Consumers who took out a mortgage loan to purchase their first home will be able to take advantage of a tax deduction for interest paid. The benefit will apply to mortgages purchased starting in 2025, according to Logos Press.

    17 December 2025
    Authorities have prepared tax incentives for mortgage loans

    The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is launching online information about the official exchange rate of the Moldovan leu. It will be accompanied by a digital signature confirming its authenticity, according to Logos Press.

    17 December 2025
    NBM launches online exchange rate of Moldovan leu

    The volume of foreign trade operations between Moldova and China for three quarters of 2025 amounted to $ 1, 068 billion. Compared to the same period of 2024, it increased by 18.4%. As a result, China became Moldova’s second trade partner after Romania, Logos Press reported.

    16 December 2025
    China became Moldova’s second trade partner

    The European Parliament and EU member states have taken measures to protect against competitors using investments for geopolitical purposes, Logos Press reports.

    15 December 2025
    The EU has tightened investment controls