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    The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a jump in pistachio prices.

    Global Economy 13 April 2026

    Developing countries could face a shortfall of 800 million jobs over the next 10 years, increasing the risks of migration and social instability.

    Global Economy 13 April 2026

    Businesses in the border zone within 1 km will be transferred to the notification regime. Instead of obtaining permits, entrepreneurs will be able to simply notify the Border Police about the start of their activities, and if there is no response within 10 days, the notification will be considered automatically valid.

    Moldova’s Economy 13 April 2026

    Ukraine proposes to introduce a reduced VAT rate of 14% for basic food products. This measure is seen as a mechanism to curb food prices due to rising fuel prices.

    Politics & Economy 13 April 2026

    Equipment and works under the Higher Education Project will be exempt from VAT, customs duties and excise duties. This includes purchases of scientific and laboratory equipment, IT systems, servers and digital platforms, as well as renovation of educational buildings and dormitories.

    Technology & Innovation 13 April 2026

    In April, reports appeared in the information field of Moldova that some local exporters of walnuts found themselves in an alarming situation – with warehouse balances of last year’s products intended for export amounting to millions of euros. Is it really that bad and why is it so? Let us try to define the nuances.

    Export & Import 13 April 2026

    Energy production from renewable energy sources (RES) is actively developing in Moldova. In April, the installed capacity of all operators in this market exceeded 1 GW. On March 31, the deadline for accepting documents for a new tender for the construction of wind farms with a total capacity of 170 MW, with the obligation to install energy storage systems with a capacity of 44 MWh, expired, and the results will be announced in June.

    Energy 13 April 2026

    Prior to the war in Ukraine, Latvian and Lithuanian ports served Belarusian cargoes, including exports of mineral fertilizers. Therefore, the Lithuanians recently received an unambiguous signal from the United States to start negotiations with Lukashenka.

    Politics & Economy 13 April 2026

    American entrepreneur Ilon Musk reacted sharply to the results of the parliamentary elections in Hungary, saying on his social network X that the country had allegedly come under the influence of financier George Soros.

    Politics & Economy 13 April 2026

    In official Latvia, the Resurrection of Christ was celebrated this year on April 5. This is probably why the accounts of the country’s leaders do not mention one of the main holidays, which the Orthodox inhabitants of Latvia widely celebrate on April 12.

    Society 13 April 2026

    Today, the April round of subscription for government securities opened, which will last until April 22, 2026 through the eVMS.md platform. A special feature of this round was the offer of bonds with a maturity of one year.

    Banks & Finance 13 April 2026

    The dollar has surged, oil is back above the $100 mark, and U.S. stock futures have fallen. Trump warns that oil and gasoline prices could remain high until after the midterm elections. The blockade of Iranian ports risks spreading the war to the high seas.

    Global Economy 13 April 2026

    Over the last five years, prices in Poland have markedly approached the prices of the EU countries with the most developed level of economy. Five years ago, living in Poland was 45% cheaper than in Germany, but this difference is decreasing year by year. According to Eurostat, in 2025 Poland will continue to catch up with the more expensive EU countries in terms of price level, although the growth rate has slowed down slightly.

    Society 13 April 2026

    Prices for Easter baked goods in Moldova in 2026 increased from 5% to 30%. At the same time, retailers forecast sales of over 3.5 thousand tons of Easter products, Logos Press reports.

    Retail & HoReCa 13 April 2026

    U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the blockade of maritime traffic to Iranian ports will begin at 10:00 a.m. ET (5:00 p.m. CT) on April 13.

    Global Economy 13 April 2026

    In 2025, 122,900 children were enrolled in kindergartens, a decrease of 4,300, or 3.4%, compared to 2024.

    Society 13 April 2026

    Since its launch, there was a computational error in the bitcoin mining algorithm, which allowed to mine blocks at extremely high speeds. This was revealed by researcher Loic Morel.

    Technology & Innovation 13 April 2026

    US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Pope Leo XIV, saying he doesn’t want a pontiff who opposes his policies.

    Politics & Economy 13 April 2026

    The exchange rate of the Hungarian forint rose sharply after Orbán’s election defeat. A convincing victory for the pro-European opposition is expected to help unlock billions of euros of European Union funding.

    Global Economy 13 April 2026

    Moldova is waiting for the acceleration of partnership with Hungary. Moldovan President Maia Sandu said this in a message posted on social network X (Twitter) after the announcement of the results of the parliamentary election in Hungary.

    Politics & Economy 13 April 2026

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