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    Germany opposes the European Commission’s plans to tax electricity at a lower rate than gas. Officials in Berlin claim that the EC is attempting to push these provisions through using a mechanism that allows them to be adopted by a majority vote, rather than unanimously, as required for EU tax measures.

    Politics & Economy 17 August 2026

    Freight rates for barges departing from Ukrainian ports on the Danube continue to rise due to critically low water levels. Navigation restrictions are reducing the available tonnage and leaving shippers with fewer options for transporting agricultural cargo.

    City & Regions 17 August 2026

    The Ministry of Health has announced competitions for director positions at six state-run healthcare institutions, Health Minister Alexandru Gasnaș announced.

    Society 17 August 2026

    A shortage of diesel fuel and gasoline continues at some gas stations in Moldova, and operators are working to fully restore supplies, according to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (NARE).

    Energy 17 August 2026

    Elon Musk encouraged users to try Grok Bot—a feature that allows AI to interact with the user’s computing environment.

    Technology & Innovation 17 August 2026

    Industry experts in the country’s table grape sector rate the condition of table grape plantations one month before the mass harvest as ranging from “satisfactory” to “good.”

    Agribusiness & Winemaking 17 August 2026

    The Donald Trump administration has set an all-time record for the number of wealthy officials in its ranks in U.S. history.

    Politics & Economy 17 August 2026

    It will be more difficult to secure external funding for energy subsidies this year, President Maia Sandu said.

    Energy 17 August 2026

    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has become one of the investors in the consortium acquiring a minority stake in the English soccer club Liverpool. The deal values one of the world’s largest soccer brands at more than 5 billion pounds, while the club’s current owner—Fenway Sports Group—retains control.

    Investments & Markets 17 August 2026

    “We have managed to reduce our dependence on remittances from the Russian Federation,” said President Maia Sandu. According to her, between 2012 and 2014, more than half of all remittances to Moldova came from Russia; now, the country’s dependence on them is “very low.”

    Global Economy 17 August 2026

    This is outlined in the draft budget and tax policy for 2027. Specifically, the mandatory state social insurance contribution rate for employers in budgetary agencies and local government institutions will be reduced from 29% to 24%.

    Banks & Finance 17 August 2026

    Works by Cézanne, Matisse, and Renoir, stolen this spring from the Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma, have been recovered by the Italian Carabinieri. The total value of the recovered works exceeds $10.4 million. Nine Moldovan citizens are facing charges in connection with the case.

    Art & Culture 17 August 2026

    The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments received 226 applications for direct payments for cow, sheep, and goat milk delivered for industrial processing, totaling 105.39 million lei. The application period for these subsidies ran from July 6 to August 14, 2026.

    Agribusiness & Winemaking 17 August 2026

    The cost of accrediting laboratories and other organizations that verify the compliance of products and services with established requirements will be calculated using a new methodology. According to a proposal by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, the amount will be determined based on the actual time spent, the resources used, and the complexity and specific nature of each organization’s work.

    Economy & Law 17 August 2026

    Poland could become the largest corn producer in the European Union this year. Meanwhile, France risks losing its leading position in this segment of the European grain market due to drought. Romania could become the second-largest supplier of corn in the EU.

    Global Economy 17 August 2026

    Moldova’s Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Economic Council under the Prime Minister, has completed technical consultations on two deregulation packages that call for the revision of dozens of laws and government decisions, as well as hundreds of permitting procedures.

    Economy & Law 17 August 2026

    According to the report on the execution of the state social insurance budget, revenues totaling 31,396.1 million lei were recorded for the first 7 months of 2026. This represents 61.0% of the annual target.

    Banks & Finance 17 August 2026

    Before the start of the school year, 40 teachers from seven schools completed training on implementing the Accelerated Education Program, which is designed for children who have not attended school or who have had a long break from their studies.

    Society 17 August 2026

    One of the world’s most unusual collections—17,000 horseshoes—was unveiled in Moldova.

    Society 17 August 2026

    “The enlargement of the European Union is a strategic investment in the security and prosperity of all of Europe. The Republic of Moldova is determined to move forward with reforms and tangible results and to seize every opportunity to make progress in the accession negotiations,” said Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.

    Global Economy 17 August 2026

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