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In July, the European Central Bank unveiled designs for new banknotes that differ dramatically from those currently in circulation. This is the first time the ECB has made such a significant departure from the familiar design of the banknotes Europeans are used to seeing in their wallets.
At least five grain-carrying ships were attacked by Ukrainian drones near the Russian Black Sea ports of Novorossiysk and Tuapse.
As of today, the water level in the Dniester Reservoir stands at 112.35 meters. Over the past 24 hours, the inflow into the reservoir has ranged from 15 to 29 cubic meters per second. The downstream flow remains unchanged at 75 cubic meters per second. The water level in the Dubossary Reservoir is virtually constant—approximately 28.06 meters.
The government approved a draft resolution on the opening of negotiations on an agreement between Moldova and Sweden on the mutual promotion and protection of investments.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with a delegation of Turkish parliamentarians to discuss strengthening economic cooperation, attracting investment, and supporting the development of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia.
Defense Minister Anatolie Nosaty and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi met in Chișinău with a bipartisan delegation from the Appropriations Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Government of the Republic of Moldova is initiating negotiations with NATO on the protection of classified information. More specifically, the aim is to sign an administrative agreement aimed at the exchange and protection of classified information. The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Vasile Tofan, approved a draft resolution on this matter today.
The government has approved the update of the Register of Road Transport Operators and its alignment with European standards. In the future, the national system is to be technically integrated with the European Register of Road Transport Undertakings (ERRU).
In the first half of 2026, the Republic of Moldova received humanitarian aid from 35 countries. The most valuable shipments came from Germany, Israel, the United States, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Sweden, China, Japan, Poland, and Romania.
A summer camp for 260 children from Ukraine has been organized at the “Speranța” recreation camp in the village of Rădoia, Sînzerei District. This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education and Research, the Ukrainian Embassy in Chișinău, and the Charity Center for Refugees.
Viorel Rusu, a lawyer and Doctor of Law, points out that local government reform—whether through voluntary or legally mandated mergers of municipalities—cannot be carried out without direct consultation with citizens.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that it will be possible to assess a potential increase in electricity rates if Energocom or other energy market participants submit proposals that take into account the cost of purchasing electricity. He noted that he is not yet ready to discuss a possible rate increase.
Education and science workers say they are prepared to continue their protests if the authorities do not fulfill their commitment to raise salaries starting September 1, 2026.
Amendments will be made to the state budget to provide a one-time payment of 560 million lei to public-sector employees. The payments are scheduled for October. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan made this announcement.
Yesterday, the price of sugar on the world’s largest exchanges surpassed the $0.17/pound mark. This is the highest level since May 22, 2025.
Through the Bureau for Diaspora Relations, the authorities are inviting Moldovan citizens living abroad to participate in a public discussion of the draft amendments to Government Decree No. 81-d/2025 on the establishment of a national mechanism to facilitate their return to their homeland.
Social and political tensions are once again running high in Moldova’s energy sector. Increases in gas and electricity rates are inevitable. And this is happening ahead of the fall and winter period of increased energy consumption, which will also affect utility bills. The authorities never tire of repeating that they are not to blame—the situation on the markets is beyond their control.
Starting Monday, the Polish government sharply reduced the VAT on gasoline and diesel fuel—from 23% to 8%. In addition, Warsaw now sets a daily cap on retail fuel prices.
As of the beginning of the last ten days of August, the grain and oilseed market in Moldova continues to be driven more by logistical challenges than by supply and demand dynamics. For this reason, prices for first-group grains (wheat and barley) on the domestic market have generally fallen by an average of 0.10–0.15 lei/kg. Rapeseed prices fluctuate from day to day.
The law on public sector pay is set to be adopted by the government in October and take effect on January 1, 2027. For next year, the payroll budget is projected to exceed 38 billion lei, which is more than 5 billion lei above the current level. Starting September 1, teachers’ salaries will not be increased, as there is no funding in the budget for this measure.
