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Category: Economy & Law
Starting from July 1, 2026, Law No. 69/2026 of 30.04.2026 will enter into force in Moldova, providing for the exemption from import customs duties for goods produced in the USA.
Prospects for expanding cooperation in strategic areas were discussed on 12 May by the leadership of the Moldovan Customs Service and representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), who are on a working visit to Chisinau.
As of September 1, 2026, the procedure of export from the customs territory of vehicles delivered to Moldova under the regime of temporary importation will change.
In an international operation involving Moldovan law enforcement agencies, a darknet platform used to sell stolen data, conduct cyber attacks and launder money was dismantled. Specialists considered the platform, known as Crimenetwork, to be one of the most active online platforms specializing in cybercrime.
Sixteen Customs officers from the Risk Analysis and Customs Services Directorate participated in a theoretical and practical training course entitled “Working with X-ray scanning equipment, analysis and interpretation of scanned images”, organized within the framework of the Customs Service Training Center.
Almost every tenth worker in Moldova has experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, but only 15% of victims report such cases. This is evidenced by the data of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
The Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) recommends Moldova to strengthen the rules for former civil servants after leaving office (“pantuflage”) and to introduce stricter controls and sanctions to prevent them from using their former position for personal interests. On Wednesday, the Cabinet of Ministers will consider a draft on measures to implement the recommendations.
Due to the non-execution of decisions on special and extended confiscation, the state budget lost about 550.5 million lei.
Moldova may introduce a mechanism to suspend car registration if the vehicle does not meet technical requirements or poses a threat to road safety.
European experts will assist Moldova in drafting by-laws for a new law on geographical indications, guaranteed traditional specifications and optional quality conditions. They will also assess the existing institutional framework and make the necessary recommendations to ensure an effective system for the protection, management and valorization of products with geographical indications.
In the city of Zinzig in western Germany (Rhineland-Palatinate), unknown persons took hostages in a bank branch.
The Parliament is considering a bill that would allow the exportation of cars for personal use under the temporary importation regime not only to the persons who have registered their importation, but also to other authorized persons.
The National Anti-Corruption Center may receive expanded powers to investigate major financial frauds in order to focus its activities on complex cases with significant financial impact, including cases involving European Union funds. The relevant draft law was approved by the government at a meeting on Wednesday, May 6.
The Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors of the Republic of Moldova (ACAP) has a new executive director. According to the results of the competition for the vacant position and based on the decision of the Board of Directors, this position will be held by Marina Shelaru from May 4, 2026.
The Internal Protection and Anti-Corruption Service (SPIA) of the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), suppressed the activity of a criminal group specialized in the production and sale of forged documents, including identity cards and driving licenses issued by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Romania.
Combating illicit financial flows, money laundering and corruption is a key element of an effective anti-drug strategy. This was the conclusion reached by the participants in the meeting of the European Anti-Drug Coalition, which took place within the framework of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Moldovan President Maia Sandu participated in the meeting.
The Maritime Agency of the Republic of Moldova will get new powers to assess and manage risks of foreign vessels. This is provided for by a package of changes aimed at harmonizing national regulations with EU standards.
A report on the activities of the National Integrity Authority (ANI) for 2025 has been presented in parliament. The report shows an increase in detected violations and inspectors’ efforts, but at the same time raised questions from opposition MPs about possible selectivity of inspections.
The name of MP Radu Marian was used in two episodes of Internet fraud in the last two days. On May 1, a Telegram channel appeared, illegally pretending to be a politician’s resource for promoting dubious “investment” offers. On May 2, a new case was recorded: sending messages via e-mail, also made ostensibly on his behalf.
Between 2020 and 2025, the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency reviewed 747 drug advertising submissions. Of these, 690 were approved and 57 were rejected. The review identified instances where promotional materials may have been misleading due to exaggerations, misrepresentations, or missing important data.
