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The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has announced new maximum prices for major types of fuel, which will be in effect from August 15 to 17, 2026.

The operations and organization of central securities depositories will be regulated by a new law. The legislation is intended to replace the outdated law, implement European Union standards (CSDR), and integrate the local capital market with international exchanges. This will enable Moldova’s Unified Central Securities Depository (UCSD) to establish technical connections with Romania’s Central Securities Depository and international trading platforms.

About 1% of eurozone companies with physical retail locations accept cryptocurrency and stablecoins, and this figure has remained virtually unchanged over the past two years. Among companies selling goods and services online, only 0.2% accept such assets, according to a study by the European Central Bank.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to replace electromagnetic catapults with steam catapults on U.S. aircraft carriers. The redesign could cost the government billions of dollars.

The list of goods subject to VAT and excise taxes in Transnistria as of September 1 of this year has been expanded, and the effective dates of the new rules have been revised.

The state-owned enterprise “Moldovan Railways” (CFM) has published its financial statements, which show that the company returned to profitability in the first half of 2026, following multimillion losses in previous years.

At its meeting on August 21, the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) plans to consider a draft decision to raise the natural gas rate for residential consumers to 20.30 lei per cubic meter.

Apple has trained its own large language model specifically for China with the support of Alibaba Group. This marks a significant shift for the company: instead of relying entirely on Chinese partners, Apple is developing its own technology tailored to the local market and its stringent requirements.

On August 21, Parliament will hold public consultations on the draft of a new law on state aid. The consultations are being organized jointly by the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance and the Committee on European Integration.

The Chisinau Regional Sectoral Trade Union Center for Education and Science announced a protest to be held outside the Government building on August 19. The protest was prompted by uncertainty surrounding pay raises for education sector workers.

In the fall of 2026, new rules and regulations will take effect in Moldova regarding mandatory medical examinations for workers exposed to occupational hazards, as well as the prevention of communicable and infectious diseases.

Several companies that trade in building materials are suspected of tax evasion totaling more than 7 million lei.

According to data from the State Tax Service (STS), the number of millionaires in Moldova increased by 1,624 over the past year, reaching 9,643.

A new technology and innovation center—Moldova HiTech Park—may be built in Steaua, where companies in the fields of technology, research, and digital services will operate. The project will create the conditions to attract investments estimated at approximately 600 million euros.

Tonight, Alexandru Slusari, executive director of the “Forța Fermierilor” association, has been invited to a meeting with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. The organization’s leadership has already expressed regret that “the format of this meeting does not meet the association’s expectations.”

After the 2025 season—when Moldovan beekeepers were unable to harvest any acacia honey at all due to unfavorable weather conditions—they expected high purchase prices for this product starting with the 2026 season. They anticipated prices of no less than 180–200 lei/kg for retail and small-scale wholesale, and in the range of 100–120 lei/kg for large-scale wholesale for export shipments. The reality so far is quite different. The first price offer from export traders for this year’s acacia honey harvest is around 80 lei/kg. Should beekeepers be too upset about this just yet?

The Ministry of Culture intends to improve the efficiency of spending in the cultural sector and will soon determine the funding priorities for 2027. This was announced by Minister of Culture Dan Suruceanu.

Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard will be widened and renovated, which will transform the entire Ciocana neighborhood.
It will be a new boulevard with six lanes of traffic.

An explosion and fire occurred at KNDS Ammo Italy, a major ammunition manufacturing plant in Italy. The facility is located in Colleferro, approximately 60 kilometers from Rome.

The Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP) has announced a tender for the development and implementation of a new digital platform, MITP 2.0, which is intended to replace and completely modernize the existing system for managing applicants and park residents. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 15, 2026.
