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According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the global economy has weathered the energy shock caused by the war with Iran better than expected. The global market has shown remarkable resilience in the face of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and high oil and gas prices. At the same time, the IMF expressed concern over the deteriorating fiscal situation in some countries.

A comprehensive modernization of the “Kelmentsy–Larga” border crossing point was carried out on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border.

The Moldovan government has approved the creation of an information system titled “Professional Certification of Qualified Personnel in the Field of Motor Transport and Related Activities.” It will enable the digitization of training, examination, certification, and registration processes for certificates of professional competence.

According to data from Energocom, the Moldovan state-owned company and the country’s main gas supplier, the price of natural gas on European exchanges continues to rise.

Bill Gates, who has long been considered one of the leading technology optimists, issued an unusually stark warning about the consequences of the rapid development of artificial intelligence. In his view, AI is advancing faster than governments and society can prepare for its economic and social consequences.

Eugeniu Osmocescu, nominated for the position of Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, and Claudiu Năsui, nominated for the position of Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, will be sworn in on Friday, August 28, and will begin their duties that same day.

The “Forța Fermierilor” Association welcomes the government’s positive opinion on the draft law on the licensing of grain and sunflower seed imports, developed by MP Sergei Ivanov. At the same time, the organization’s leadership believes that “the term of this mechanism approved by the government—October 31, 2026—is insufficient to protect the domestic market.”

Former Prime Minister Ion Sturza sharply criticized the appointment of Romanian politician and economist Claudiu Năsui as Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republic of Moldova.

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) put two new coins into circulation on August 26 to mark the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Moldova’s declaration of independence: a silver collector’s coin with a face value of 100 lei and a commemorative coin for circulation with a face value of 10 lei.

Today, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution introducing VAT and excise taxes on certain categories of goods imported into Moldova by business entities from Transnistria.

Contributions amounting to 0.5% of the total investment in fixed assets will be calculated separately for each project based on the cost estimates.

The National Food Safety Agency has identified four new cases of African swine fever in animals in the districts of Ocnita, Nisporen, and Hincesti.

The European Union recorded a trade deficit of €21.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026, marking the bloc’s first negative figure since the second quarter of 2023.

To ensure the quality of procurement services, starting January 1, 2027, such services will be provided only by firms included in the relevant list of suppliers. The list will be maintained by the Agency for Public Services (APS). The requirements for inclusion on the list will be approved in the relevant regulation.

Sergiu Gherciu, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture, made this statement yesterday, August 25, at the 11th National Conference on Winemaking: “Preparing for the New Wine Year: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects.”

Nikita Bir, former head of X’s product division, stated that the social network will soon add the ability to trade cryptocurrencies directly through posts. This involves the development of the Cashtags feature, which already allows users to view digital asset charts, and future trading buttons are expected to redirect transactions to third-party services.

Donald Trump promised Americans to “Make America Great Again.” So far, his success has been questionable; however, one country can thank the U.S. president for boosting its prestige and influence in the world—China. The U.S.’s main rival in the struggle for the title of the world’s leading power has reaped unexpected benefits, first from the trade war and then from the actual war between the U.S. and Iran. How did this happen?

From August 27 to 31, 2026, access to the terminal at “Eugen Doga” International Airport in Chișinău will be restricted as part of the security measures adopted by the National Crisis Management Center.

In July of this year, the total amount of gross transfers from abroad to individuals amounted to the equivalent of $189.45 million. According to data from the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), this figure demonstrates a steady upward trend in remittances to the population.

After the first two rounds of the 2026 admissions campaign, more than 22,200 students have been admitted to Moldovan universities—an increase of 1,150 students, or 5.2 percent, compared to the same period in 2025. The third round of admissions will take place from September 1 to 30.
