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    The Dniester River promenade in the Vadul-lui-Vodă recreation area is becoming increasingly popular. Residents of the capital and tourists can enjoy the Summer Theater, walking paths for fresh-air strolls, sports areas, family-friendly recreation spots, and children’s playgrounds.

    City & Regions 31 July 2026

    Statements made by representatives of a number of ministries during a meeting of the parliamentary commission investigating the activities of state-owned enterprises point to serious administrative chaos in the public sector management system.

    Moldova’s Economy 31 July 2026

    The Paks Nuclear Power Plant had to be shut down due to record-low water levels in the Danube, whose water is used to cool the reactors. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Mádor warned of the threat of an energy crisis—the Paks plant generates nearly half of the country’s electricity.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    Shares of Apple, the world’s most valuable company, are falling sharply following the release of a weak revenue forecast for the third quarter, which is expected to include the launch of new iPhone models.

    Investments & Markets 31 July 2026

    Within 12 months, Premier Energy Distribution and RED-Nord must fully transition to smart electricity meters.

    Energy 31 July 2026

    Investor interest in the development of wind energy in Moldova is very high. The second auction, organized by the Ministry of Energy, attracted bids that exceeded the announced capacity by more than two and a half times.

    Energy 31 July 2026

    Russia has begun importing gasoline by sea from Morocco due to a domestic fuel shortage. An oil tanker delivered about 30,000 metric tons of AI-92 gasoline, industry sources told Reuters.

    Energy 31 July 2026

    Although the market value of apartments has increased by a factor of 2.9 on average, this does not mean that the property tax will rise by the same proportion. The final decision on the tax rate rests with local authorities.

    Banks & Finance 31 July 2026

    Over the two years that the specialized online platform eVMS.md has been in operation, citizens have invested more than 1.3 billion lei in government securities. During this time, 20 subscription sessions were held, and interest payments to investors exceeded 60 million lei.

    Investments & Markets 31 July 2026

    In July, Italy became Europe’s largest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG). While many EU countries are cutting back on purchases due to high prices, Rome is banking on building up large reserves ahead of winter.

    Energy 31 July 2026

    The European Union will allocate €10 billion to build seven major centers for the development of artificial intelligence. Brussels hopes this will help it close the gap with the United States and China in the field of AI and establish its own technological base.

    Technology & Innovation 31 July 2026

    The government is proposing amendments to the legislation governing the operations of a number of special economic zones (SEZs) and free enterprise zones (FEZs). This decision stems from the findings of an audit by the Accounts Chamber, which identified problems with cadastral registration, property management, and land use.

    Moldova’s Economy 31 July 2026

    Of the 892 municipalities eligible to participate in this process (excluding the municipalities of Chișinău and Bălți), 761—or 85%—have decided to begin the merger process. Of these, 400 have already completed all procedural steps, including public consultations, and have made a final decision to merge.

    City & Regions 31 July 2026

    Companies in the fashion and beauty industries are actively implementing artificial intelligence tools; however, investment in staff training has so far lagged significantly behind the pace of digital transformation. This creates a gap between the adoption of new technologies and employees’ readiness to use them effectively in practice. This is evidenced by the results of a BoF Careers survey conducted among nearly 3,000 professionals from 98 countries.

    Technology & Innovation 31 July 2026

    The All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council and the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Business Club are asking Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky to postpone the increase in Ukrzaliznytsia’s freight rates—scheduled for August— by 30% and to review its pricing policy. Otherwise, the cost of shipping Ukrainian grain to the Romanian port of Constanța could rise to $60–70 per metric ton.  

    Export & Import 31 July 2026

    For the first time in a long while, Turkey’s tourism industry has faced a decline in revenue. In the second quarter of 2026, tourism revenue fell by 2.6% year-over-year to $15.9 billion. At the same time, the number of foreign visitors declined, while Turkish residents themselves began traveling abroad for vacations significantly more often.

    Sport & Tourism 31 July 2026

    The forest fire warning alert (“yellow code”) has been extended for another week across the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova—the second time this July. Concurrently with this measure, the Meteorological and Environmental Monitoring Agency has issued a “yellow alert” for the period from August 1 to August 3 due to abnormal heat.

    Accidents 31 July 2026

    The Baltic states are ready to support a U.S. military operation against Iran, but for that to happen, Washington will need to take a number of steps to ensure the security of the Baltic states.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    Spain is facing new political pressure within the European Union over the migration crisis in Ceuta. Following statements by Italian Prime Minister Giorgi Meloni calling for a review of Madrid’s participation in the Schengen Area, Finland has taken a similar stance.

    Global Economy 31 July 2026

    The National Instant Payment System (MIA) from the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is becoming increasingly popular due to its cost-effectiveness and ease of use. These advantages have been particularly appreciated by the public when paying for utilities and other services. The system has over 985,000 registered unique users—nearly one in every two adult residents of the country.

    Banks & Finance 31 July 2026

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