Send us a message, and we will definitely consider your suggestions and comments.
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that America First Refining (AFR) will build a new refinery in the state of Texas. This means that the US will have the first major refinery built in the last 50 years.

In recent days, drivers from neighboring countries have started coming to Moldova to refuel, as the prices for gasoline and diesel fuel here are among the lowest in the region. This was reported by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who said that this situation should be thoroughly analyzed.

The escalation of the conflict around Iran is beginning to go far beyond geopolitics and is gradually affecting the global automotive industry. Experts note that tensions in the Middle East are already affecting business expectations, and automakers are being forced to revise their plans for the coming months.

Moldova will be assessed by the MONEYVAL Committee of Experts on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism in 2027-2028. The experts are also scheduled to visit the country in 2028. This was announced by the director of the Service for Prevention and Combating Money Laundering, Andrian Munteanu.

The Board of Directors of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) approved the regulated revenues associated with natural gas distribution services for 2026 and the uniform rates for natural gas distribution services in effect nationally at a public meeting on March 10, 2026.

Obtaining assurances that war will not be resumed, the right to possess a full nuclear fuel cycle and fair compensation for damages are three tough conditions Iran has set for resuming talks with the United States.

The initiative to introduce short supply chains, designed to reduce the number of intermediaries between producer and consumer, has received support from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). However, the Chamber believes that the bill needs to be finalized and should be considered in conjunction with other measures to support domestic producers.

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set fuel price caps for March 11, 2026.

The Moldovan athlete Maria Rusu took the third place at the stage of the European Judo Cup among cadets (U-18), which ended in Antalya (Turkey), reports Logos Press.

The General Directorate of Education, Youth and Sports of Chisinau (DGETS) announced the launch of a municipal program of co-financing sports projects and activities in 2026, Logos Press reports.

China’s consumer price growth increased to the highest level in more than three years. Deflation in the industrial market slowed again after a rebound in energy markets and a boom in consumer spending during the Lunar New Year holiday.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on March 9 announced an 18-month ban on Denis Bejan, a Moldovan citizen, for fraudulent activities related to the “Reform Support Group” program in Moldova.

Amid US President Donald Trump’s predictions about the imminent completion of the active phase of the operation against Iran, oil prices fell by 6.5%. Brent futures fell to $92.45 per barrel and US WTI to $88.65. He sees the temporary rise in oil prices as a small price to pay for security.

The Hungarian parliament has adopted a resolution against Ukraine’s admission to the EU and financial assistance to continue fighting. The document was supported by 142 MPs, 28 voted against it and 4 abstained.

The European School Survey on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD), soon to be launched in Moldova, shows the availability and significant increase in the use of e-cigarettes among schoolchildren. This is of concern to public health professionals, educators and officials.

The modern world is literally filled with calls to “get out of your comfort zone” if you want to achieve success. Bloggers, coaches and personal growth coaches convince us that it is only through discomfort and stress that we can realize our ambitions. However, this idea is far from the truth and often does more harm than good.

The European Union is facing new challenges to its food safety system due to agri-food products imported from Mercosur countries. Recently, European Commissioners identified more than 80 tons of beef from Brazil containing growth hormones.

Lithuania will provide Moldova with 6 million euros of military assistance in 2026-2028. This was announced by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda after a meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu, who is in Lithuania on an official visit.

The blockage of the Gulf of Hormuz provoked a rise in the price of oil, gas and, along the chain, nitrogen fertilizers (by about 15-20% – depending on the geography of markets).

This is about the Al-Ruwais industrial complex. A fire broke out on its territory due to a drone attack. This refinery is the fourth largest in the world in terms of production capacity and the largest in the UAE, Logos Press reported citing RBC.
