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    The large-scale €90 billion aid package for Ukraine, approved by the European Union, faces uncertainty regarding its repayment structure and the coverage of potential financial risks.

    Politics & Economy 13 August 2026

    In June 2026, Ukraine received €7.2 billion in military aid from international donors—the largest monthly amount of support since the United States ceased direct funding.

    Politics & Economy 13 August 2026

    The government promises to continue providing energy compensation this year. However, it intends to direct the aid specifically to those who need it most.

    Banks & Finance 13 August 2026

    The Moldovan National Lottery’s revenue of 13.26 billion lei for 2025 does not mean that the country’s residents actually spent that amount on gambling.

    Banks & Finance 13 August 2026

    Students at the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) can see and test the operation of a “smart factory” firsthand in a laboratory where a scaled-down automated production line has been set up, simulating the processes of Industry 4.0—the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

    Technology & Innovation 13 August 2026

    Following a wave of comments and criticism on social media and in the press regarding the possible introduction of an inheritance tax, Finance Minister Victoria Belous was forced to publicly clarify the situation. She stated that the tax policy for 2027 does not provide for the taxation of inheritances received by Moldovan citizens, including those living abroad.

    Banks & Finance 13 August 2026

    The origin of goods should not be a criterion for preferential treatment, including discounts on the base rate or priority in the queue for services provided by the rail carrier. If a Moldovan exporter guarantees the same volume and frequency of cargo shipments, it should be able to benefit from service conditions comparable to those enjoyed by Ukrainian customers of the state-owned enterprise “Moldovan Railways.”

    Politics & Economy 13 August 2026

    The Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, announced that he had submitted to Parliament a set of amendments to the “Restart in Education” reform, under which the transfer of schools from the jurisdiction of local councils to that of the Ministry of Education and Research will be postponed until 2028 for the municipalities of Chișinău and Bălți, as well as for the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia.

    Society 13 August 2026

    With financial support from the Czech Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, a campaign will be launched in Moldova to raise the prestige of the social work profession. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Moldovan Ministry of Labor and Social Protection as part of the RESTART reform.

    Society 13 August 2026

    More than 88,400 women in Moldova received electronic invitations to undergo cervical cancer screening in the first months of 2026. The notifications are sent through the National Screening Registry, which is integrated into the SIA AMP primary care system.

    Society 13 August 2026

    More than 1,500 young people from all regions of Moldova took part in International Youth Day, which was held on August 12 in Bălți—the 2026 Youth Capital.

    Society 13 August 2026

    The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Victoria Shapron as CEO for Ukraine and Moldova. Shapron announced her appointment on LinkedIn on August 12. She previously worked at AB InBev, Visa, Red Bull, Motorola, and BAT.

    Business & Companies 13 August 2026

    Moldova’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development states that only the tariff for transit rail shipments from Ukraine will be reduced by 50% by the end of 2026. The potential volume of such freight traffic is approximately 600,000 metric tons.

    Moldova’s Economy 13 August 2026

    Global unemployment among workers under the age of 25 has begun to rise. The decline in youth unemployment observed worldwide following the pandemic has stalled in most countries, according to experts from the International Labor Organization (ILO). By the end of 2025, a total of 67 million people—or 12.4% of the economically active population under the age of 25—were looking for work.

    Global Economy 13 August 2026

    The Radu family’s home in the village of Benești, in the Telenest District, was modernized as part of the FEERM program. The walls were insulated, the facade and front door were renovated, and a biomass boiler and a new heating system were installed.

    Moldova’s Economy 13 August 2026

    In the course of a single day, the Moldovan Customs Service reported two cases of “thwarting attempts to smuggle psychotropic substances across the Moldovan border.”

    Economy & Law 13 August 2026

    Economist Veaceslav Ioniță believes that a 50 percent reduction in rail freight rates for Ukrainian cargo presents an opportunity to restructure the state-owned enterprise “Moldovan Railways” (CFM).

    Moldova’s Economy 13 August 2026

    Prices for major fuel types, which had stabilized by the end of last week, continue to remain at the same level, with slight fluctuations up or down.

    Moldova’s Economy 13 August 2026

    The State Tax Service audited individuals who earn income from online activities, including influencers and video bloggers.

    Banks & Finance 13 August 2026

    The National Anti-Corruption Center, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Customs Service, and the State Tax Service have approved a unified mechanism for conducting parallel financial investigations at the national level.

    Economy & Law 13 August 2026

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