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    The European Union has agreed on its 21st package of sanctions against Russia following several weeks of tough negotiations. EU countries have maintained key restrictions against Moscow but made a concession to Greece, which secured the right to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) outside the European Union.

    Global Economy 23 July 2026

    This fall, “Discover – Fuori dal guscio” will open in Florence—Italy’s first specialized center dedicated to preventing digital addiction and promoting mindful use of digital technologies among children and young people.

    Society 23 July 2026

    The Moldovan Parliament has removed administrative barriers to the installation of photovoltaic systems and energy storage systems.

    Energy 23 July 2026

    Freight rates for barge transport from the Ukrainian Danube ports of Reni and Izmail to the Romanian port of Constanța have risen twice since the beginning of July. At the start of this week, they averaged about $28 per metric ton. Two factors contributed to the price increase: natural conditions and the logic of war.   

    City & Regions 23 July 2026

    Self-employed individuals will be able to voluntarily purchase a full package of state social insurance coverage. Currently, they are subject to fixed contribution rates, and they are guaranteed only an old-age pension and a funeral allowance.

    Society 23 July 2026

    The Moldovan advertising market exceeded 654 million lei in 2025, with online advertising accounting for the largest share—at least 280 million lei. These figures were provided by the Competition Council of the Republic of Moldova.

    Business & Companies 23 July 2026

    The new prime minister, Vasile Tofan, has already indicated that the agri-food sector will be a key focus. Meanwhile, MAIA Minister Radu Musteață has already outlined a list of priorities for the ministry.

    Politics & Economy 23 July 2026

    This minimum wage level is planned for 2030. This was announced by Natalia Plugaru, Minister of Labor and Social Protection.

    Society 23 July 2026

    The Romanian company Transgaz will invest 26.4 million euros in a new project to increase natural gas transmission capacity to Moldova.

    Energy 23 July 2026

    A police station has opened in the Austrian town of Braunau am Inn, located in the house where Adolf Hitler was born in 1889. Authorities hope that housing the police station here will strip the building of its former symbolic significance and make it unattractive to neo-Nazis.

    Society 23 July 2026

    The authorities are proposing to introduce a mechanism for gradually tightening sanctions in the context of criminal prosecution—ranging from fines, disqualification from engaging in certain activities and receiving government support, to the closure of a division and the liquidation of a company.

    Economy & Law 23 July 2026

    At its meeting on July 22, the Moldovan government approved a bill aimed at protecting journalists, human rights defenders, civic activists, whistleblowers, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations from lawsuits used to exert pressure on them or restrict their activities in the public interest.

    Society 23 July 2026

    The National Army of the Republic of Moldova has deployed its 25th contingent of military personnel to participate in the KFOR international peacekeeping operation in Kosovo.

    Politics & Economy 23 July 2026

    Starting in early August, Moldova will see the start of the season for the organized sale of young walnuts in their green shells—through supermarket chains, in consumer-sized packages. Prices for this “niche” product—which is already quite expensive—will not rise compared to last year, as promised by its producers.

    Agribusiness & Winemaking 23 July 2026

    At its meeting on July 22, the Moldovan Cabinet of Ministers approved a bill to ratify a letter amending the loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which is being implemented as part of the emergency support project for the state-owned enterprise “Moldovan Railways”.

    City & Regions 23 July 2026

    Following an investigation that lasted more than two years, the tech giant faces another round of serious sanctions for violating EU rules governing large technology companies.

    Economy & Law 23 July 2026

    Moldova’s economy grew by 0.14 percentage points.

    Moldova’s Economy 23 July 2026

    In 2026, business loans continue to hold the leading position in the structure of new lending (approximately 65–67% of the total volume) against the backdrop of stabilizing interest rates at commercial banks. As of mid-2026, the market is showing high activity: in June 2026, the volume of new bank loans totaled 8.32 billion lei (65.2% to businesses, 34.8% to individuals).

    Banks & Finance 23 July 2026

    By the end of the day on July 22, 2026, the price of natural gas on the European Stock Exchange reached 61.80 euros/MWh, which is 2.17 euros/MWh higher than the previous day, when the price stood at 59.63 euros/MWh.

    Global Economy 23 July 2026

    Sergey Ivanov, a member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, reported that he managed to contain a fire near his wheat field in time. In his opinion, the cause was not the hot weather, but an act of arson.

    Accidents 23 July 2026

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