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Category: Economy & Law
In accordance with the provisions of Law No. 291 of December 16, 2016, on the Organization and Conduct of Gambling, the Public Services Agency has published a list of websites, platforms, and applications that are prohibited within the territory of the Republic of Moldova.
To ensure the highest level of security in the tracking of firearms and ammunition in civilian circulation, a draft government resolution has been approved to amend a number of regulatory acts concerning the “State Firearms Registry” automated information system.
The Australian internet safety regulator, eSafety, has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against Telegram FZ-LLC and Telegram Messenger Inc., accusing the messaging app of failing to comply with laws designed to combat the dissemination of prohibited content.
The central government and the Chisinau municipal authorities have agreed to coordinate their efforts to combat illegal street vending. This was announced during a meeting held at the State Tax Service office, attended by specialists from the State Tax Service and relevant departments of the Chisinau municipal government.
Mutual recognition of court rulings between Moldova and other states party to the treaty will enhance legal protection for businesses in cross-border disputes. Judgments rendered in one country may be enforced in another. The relevant law has been adopted by Parliament in its first reading.
The inclusion of strategic companies such as Moldtelecom JSC and Franzeluța JSC in the category of enterprises subject to privatization raises questions. This was stated by MP Dinu Plîngău, chairman of the parliamentary commission investigating the activities of certain state-owned enterprises, citing an information memo on the classification of state property.
New rules for authorizing strategic infrastructure projects in the transportation and energy sectors establish a unified coordination mechanism, a maximum timeframe for preparatory procedures, and clear requirements for government procurement. The government has approved these details to accelerate integration into the European network.
Access to financing for improving the energy efficiency of residential buildings has been simplified
Apartment owners’ associations will find it easier to obtain loans for energy-efficient renovations of apartment buildings.
Russia’s Federal Security Service announced that Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been charged with aiding terrorist activities and that an international arrest warrant has been issued for him. The case involves a criminal charge under Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code, which establishes liability for aiding terrorism.
A legal entity will be considered to have no criminal record if it is exempt from punishment in cases where the offense was committed for the first time and the entity has compensated for the damages.
The government intends to change its approach to appointing executives and recruiting staff for government agencies and to introduce mandatory competitive selection procedures for directors, their deputies, board members, and staff.
Parliament passed the first reading of a bill on the crypto-asset market, which is intended to establish rules for the issuance, offering, and provision of services related to digital assets.
In the first half of 2026, Ministry of Internal Affairs officials reported 469 attempted bribery cases—nearly 60% more than during the same period last year. This was reported by the Internal Security and Anti-Corruption Service (SPIA).
As of July 1 of this year, Moldova has suspended the registration of new independent merchants; as a result, the Ministry of Finance has clarified the requirements for ceasing independent commercial activities.
The government is significantly expanding the list of grounds for compensation for abuses by law enforcement agencies. Compensation for material and emotional damages will be available for violations in administrative cases, illegal wiretapping, searches, and even inaction by the authorities. The bill is being prepared for adoption in its second reading.
The Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices is changing its approach to inspections: oversight will be conducted on a risk-based basis. The new methodology is designed to improve the efficiency, transparency, and predictability of inspections for businesses.
Statistics show that courts have recently been facing an increasingly acute shortage of personnel. Today, only 388 of the 524 judicial positions are filled. The situation is most dire in the Supreme Judicial Chamber, where only half of the positions are filled.
Losses caused by telephone scammers in Moldova during the first five months of the year exceeded 157 million lei (approximately $9 million), and recent police reports document local incidents involving amounts ranging from 1.8 to 3 million lei per day.
An order from the Ministry of Finance took effect yesterday, approving the form for the business license and its duplicate. At the same time, previously issued forms remain valid until the date on which they were issued or renewed.
Individuals who have suffered harm as a result of violations of competition laws will have the right to seek and receive full compensation for their losses.
