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    Due to disruptions at Black Sea ports, Ukraine will be able to export about 29.6 million metric tons this season, which is 54% lower than the previous estimate of 64.4 million metric tons, according to the country’s Ministry of Agrarian Policy. Wheat exports could fall by 53%—to 8.3 million metric tons—compared with an earlier forecast.

    Export & Import 8 August 2026

    After the FSB announced on July 29 that it had opened a criminal case against Pavel Durov, and Rosfinmonitoring added him to its list of terrorists and extremists, scammers began urging Russians to urgently transfer their crypto assets “to secure wallets.”

    Investments & Markets 8 August 2026

    On August 7, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed Joseph Burkhalter as U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Moldova. The position had been vacant for more than two years following the conclusion of the mission of the previous ambassador, Kent Logsdon, in May 2024.

    Global Economy 8 August 2026

    A U.S. federal appeals court has ordered the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026

    The operations of private clinics providing assisted reproductive services are subject to mandatory licensing and state oversight. This decision follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which rejected a petition to review the provisions of criminal law applicable to activities conducted without the necessary permits.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026

    Moldova will appoint ambassadors to countries in Africa and Latin America. The diplomats will be based in Chisinau and will periodically visit countries where bilateral relations need to be developed.

    Global Economy 8 August 2026

    Automatic citizenship by birthplace is still in effect in 33 countries. Most of these countries are located in North, Central, and South America, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. Outside the Western Hemisphere, this practice is much less common.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026

    The government will not be able to fulfill its commitment to raise salaries for public sector employees effective September 1 of this year, in accordance with the new Law on Wages in the Public Sector. The reason is a revision of the fiscal and tax policy for 2027.

    Banks & Finance 7 August 2026

    The lines of trucks at the border between Ukraine and the European Union grew by nearly 48% over the past 24 hours, exceeding 7,300 vehicles; however, Ukrainian authorities say there is no sign of a transportation collapse yet.

    Global Economy 7 August 2026

    The transfer of Mărculești Airport’s assets to the E. Doga Chisinau International Airport will be completed next week. Mărculești Airport plans to focus primarily on cargo transportation and charter flights during the summer.

    City & Regions 7 August 2026

    The government has launched an awareness campaign urging citizens to use electricity more responsibly, especially during peak consumption hours.

    Energy 7 August 2026

    The Romanian company Transgaz has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. company Argent LNG to explore investments in one of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States, with the aim of ensuring energy security in Central and Eastern Europe and facilitating the transport of U.S. gas to the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and other countries in the region via Romanian infrastructure.

    Energy 7 August 2026

    Testing of the remote digital identity verification system will begin this fall, and its full-scale implementation is scheduled for 2027.

    Technology & Innovation 7 August 2026

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated on Friday that the Russian accounting software 1C, which is widely used in the Republic of Moldova, poses a security risk; however, despite this, he cannot demand its immediate discontinuation, instead calling for a gradual replacement.

    Moldova’s Economy 7 August 2026

    A fund of funds established to develop Moldova’s capital market has attracted the attention of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This was announced by Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugeniu Osmochescu during a meeting with representatives of the Moldovan diaspora.

    Banks & Finance 7 August 2026

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and his Bulgarian counterpart, Rumen Radev, discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation on energy security in the region amid the sector’s mounting challenges. The exchange of views took place during a telephone conversation between the two heads of government.

    Politics & Economy 7 August 2026

    Diageo, the world’s largest producer of spirits, has for the first time abandoned its target of a 5–7% annual increase in sales. Instead, the company is preparing for a prolonged period of weak demand and is launching a $1 billion cost-cutting program.

    Business & Companies 7 August 2026

    According to data from the National Bank of Moldova, as of July 31, 2026, official reserve assets totaled 5,197.74 million euros, down 18.35 million euros from the end of June (5,216.09 million euros).

    Banks & Finance 7 August 2026

    Last month, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) transferred nearly one billion lei to the state budget from its profits for the 2025 fiscal year, following an independent external audit of the institution’s financial statements. This amount represents half of the central bank’s distributable profits. The other half will be used to increase the NBM’s authorized capital.

    Banks & Finance 7 August 2026

    Finance Minister Victoria Belous provided some details regarding the taxation of individuals in their dealings with legal entities.

    Banks & Finance 7 August 2026

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