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    Moldova and Ukraine intend to increase the throughput capacity of border crossings and reduce wait times for freight vehicles. This was announced by Moldova’s Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Vladimir Bolya, following a visit to Ukraine.

    City & Regions 8 August 2026

    The average pension in Moldova is nearly 5,000 lei. According to data from the National Social Insurance Fund, as of July 1, 2026, it stood at 4,808.9 lei, an increase of 9.2% over the past year.  

    Society 8 August 2026

    Moldova will host a Youth Festival to mark World Youth Day, which is celebrated on August 12. The event is dedicated not only to entertainment but also to discussing pressing issues facing Moldovan youth, whose numbers continue to decline.

    Society 8 August 2026

    The republic is stepping up efforts to control the spread of ragweed ahead of the peak blooming season. Over the past week, environmental inspectors have issued five citations and imposed fines totaling 5,400 lei, according to the Environmental Protection Inspectorate.

    Society 8 August 2026

    Work is in full swing on the construction of new park-and-ride facilities at the entrances to the capital. Such facilities will also be built in other parts of the city, promises Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban.

    City & Regions 8 August 2026

    Mogren Beach in Budva, Montenegro, took first place in the ranking of European beaches for the summer of 2026, ahead of popular resorts in Greece, Spain, and Italy. The ranking was compiled by the British company Quotezone, which compared ten beaches based on water and air temperatures, tourist reviews, the cost of accommodation and beer, and distance from the nearest airport. 

    Sport & Tourism 8 August 2026

    On Saturday, an unidentified drone exploded over Bulgarian territory near the border with Romania.

    Politics & Economy 8 August 2026

    The Firebird AI artificial intelligence (AI) factory opened in Razdan, Armenia, on Saturday, August 8, with an initial investment of $500 million. The total investment will reach approximately $5 billion upon completion of the second phase.

    Technology & Innovation 8 August 2026

    The authorities plan to expand, through legislation, the list of company documents made publicly available. The Agency for Public Services’ website will feature a company’s articles of incorporation, its annual financial statements, as well as draft agreements on mergers, divisions, and other matters.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026

    The Ministry of Education and Research is proposing changes to the rules for selecting and purchasing school textbooks. Under the proposed changes, the weight of quality in determining the winning bid will increase from 70% to 90%, while the weight of price will decrease from 30% to 10%.

    Society 8 August 2026

    A group of IT billionaires is building a self-sufficient infrastructure on a remote ranch in Argentina in preparation for a nuclear war or a global catastrophe. Nearly $10 million has already been invested in the project.

    Business & Companies 8 August 2026

    Moldova made its debut at the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IOAI-2026) and won one silver and two bronze medals. The national team officially competed for the first time in the event, which was held this year in Astana and brought together 435 participants from 131 countries.

    Technology & Innovation 8 August 2026

    The Ministry of Finance has completed work on a draft government resolution that transposes the European Commission’s decision on technical standards for safety features applied to tobacco products into national law.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026

    The artificial intelligence (AI) race between the U.S. and China is accelerating at a dizzying pace. Time and again, the U.S. seems to pull ahead, but China quickly closes the gap.

    Logos Press Exclusive 8 August 2026

    The National Road Transport Agency (ANTA) has urged road transport operators, businesses, and related entities to exercise the utmost caution and strictly comply with legal provisions regarding the transport of dangerous goods, especially during periods of high temperatures (during heat waves).

    City & Regions 8 August 2026

    The budget for the Regional State Aid Scheme for investments in the Republic of Moldova will be increased from 2 to 4 billion lei. The relevant changes are provided for in a draft government resolution prepared by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.

    Investments & Markets 8 August 2026

    Residents of Moldova will be able to carry out a number of foreign exchange transactions related to capital movements, totaling up to 100,000 euros, without authorization from the National Bank of Moldova (NBM). The current limit is 10,000 euros.

    Banks & Finance 8 August 2026

    Due to disruptions at Black Sea ports, Ukraine will be able to export about 29.6 million metric tons this season, which is 54% lower than the previous estimate of 64.4 million metric tons, according to the country’s Ministry of Agrarian Policy. Wheat exports could fall by 53%—to 8.3 million metric tons—compared with an earlier forecast.

    Export & Import 8 August 2026

    After the FSB announced on July 29 that it had opened a criminal case against Pavel Durov, and Rosfinmonitoring added him to its list of terrorists and extremists, scammers began urging Russians to urgently transfer their crypto assets “to secure wallets.”

    Investments & Markets 8 August 2026

    On August 7, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed Joseph Burkhalter as U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Moldova. The position had been vacant for more than two years following the conclusion of the mission of the previous ambassador, Kent Logsdon, in May 2024.

    Global Economy 8 August 2026

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