Law No. 228, known as the Law on Freelancers, which came into force on January 1, 2026, has so many inaccuracies and traps that its further application raises questions. This is the opinion of representatives of the professional community of auditors after a month and a half of the new tax regime being in force.
Excise rates on alcohol, tobacco and energy products will be brought in Moldova to the EU minimum, except for diesel fuel, the excise tax on which will be lower than the European minimum, Logos Press reports.
In January 2026, the amount of income tax paid by individuals renting out real estate increased by 18.4% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 9.7 million lei, Logos Press reported.
The Kingdom of Norway will open a permanent embassy in Chisinau. This is a new step in strengthening bilateral relations with Moldova, Logos Press reported.
In the temporary budget of Chisinau, which came into force on January 2, 2026, 305 million lei is planned for the construction and repair of roads, Logos Press reported.
The government’s actions in terms of preparing local government reform have nothing to do with people’s welfare or financial efficiency, according to Logos Press.
Budget expenditures of public bodies will be analyzed for feasibility and reviewed at least once every 7 years, Logos Press reported.
In 2025, the tourism industry of Belarus set a new record for exports of tourist services – $385 million, according to Logos Press.
The profit of the leader of the world automobile industry Mercedes-Benz in 2025 fell almost twice compared to the previous year – from 10.4 billion euros to 5.3 billion euros. The decline in sales in China was especially noticeable, Logos Press reports.
The Ministry of Health is launching a new Drug Inventory Monitoring System (SIMSM) that will allow real-time tracking of medication availability across the country, Logos Press reports.
As of early 2026, marginal personal income tax rates in EU countries range from 10% in Bulgaria and Romania to 60.5% in Denmark, according to Logos Press.
Gas reserves in the Baltic States have fallen sharply
The total income registered by freelancers in the first month of the new tax regime amounted to 1,795,696.20 lei, while the amount of the calculated single tax amounted to 269,354.43 lei, Logos Press reported.
Eurozone exports are still growing despite declining revenues in a number of key sectors, Logos Press reports.
The inflation rate in Moldova has fallen below 4% and the indexation of pensions will amount to about 6%, Logos Press reports.
The reform of the local public administration will not be ostentatious, but deep and effective for citizens, and especially we are not talking about the forced dismissal of mayors. reports Logos Press.
The government has thought about improving the compensation procedure for enterprises participating in the dual education system so that they utilize the allocated budgets to the fullest extent, according to Logos Press.
The decision to hold a referendum on the recall of Balti Mayor Aleksandar Petkov must be adopted by at least two-thirds of municipal councilors, Logos Press reported.
Foreign investors have invested $7.6 billion in the real sector of the Belarusian economy in 2025, of which 71% – direct investment, reports Logos Press.
The Gagauz autonomy budget will allocate 9,294,800 lei for the payment of aid during the cold season in January, Logos Press reported.
