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Category: Politics & Economy

    The Paks Nuclear Power Plant had to be shut down due to record-low water levels in the Danube, whose water is used to cool the reactors. Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Mádor warned of the threat of an energy crisis—the Paks plant generates nearly half of the country’s electricity.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    The Baltic states are ready to support a U.S. military operation against Iran, but for that to happen, Washington will need to take a number of steps to ensure the security of the Baltic states.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    Against the backdrop of mass attempts by illegal migrants to break into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italian government officials called for tough measures against Madrid, including a review of the terms of Spain’s participation in the Schengen Area. At the same time, Rome announced its readiness to strengthen the protection of its own borders.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    The Moldovan Parliament has ratified two European conventions: one on the protection of animals during international transport and one on the protection of farm animals.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    Members of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova received an annual tax-free allowance for medical expenses in the amount of 19,520 lei. The announcement was made by MP Ion Chicu, who criticized this practice and stated that he would forgo the amount he received.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    Wheat prices in Moldova did not rise in July; in fact, they even fell by 0.30–0.40 lei/kg over the past week. On the Moldovan market, wheat costs an average of 1.5 lei/kg less than at the port of Constanța. On this basis, the Association of Grain and Oilseed Producers is requesting that the Competition Council be convened.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    Parliament adopted a resolution terminating the mandate of PAS Party Representative Victoria Belous. The decision was made based on her resignation letter, submitted on July 31, 2026. With her departure, the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance is once again “leaderless.”

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    Donald Trump did not make any firm promises to Zelenskyy regarding the supply of missiles for the Patriot air defense system. This was stated to reporters by Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    The amendments regarding the elections in Gagauzia have sparked a new political conflict between the government and the opposition. The parliamentary majority argues that the initiative aims to bring the legislation into line with the Constitutional Court’s ruling, while opposition lawmakers believe it amounts to a revision of the autonomy’s special status.

    Politics & Economy 31 July 2026

    Ukraine, Romania, and the Republic of Moldova, with the support of the European Commission, have agreed to step up the development of alternative export routes through Danube ports amid the temporary closure of Ukrainian ports due to intensified Russian attacks. During a joint meeting, the parties discussed measures designed to ensure the continuity of exports and enhance the resilience of supply chains.

    Politics & Economy 30 July 2026

    Turkey and Moldova discussed measures to deepen their economic and strategic cooperation, including in the areas of trade, defense technology, and investment, said Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat.

    Politics & Economy 30 July 2026

    The government approved regulations on the criteria and procedures for accrediting the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments, Financial Management, Oversight, and Transparency.

    Politics & Economy 29 July 2026

    Andrei Svintsov, deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, recommended that Russians refrain from any financial transactions within the Telegram ecosystem until official clarifications are provided by Roskomnadzor and the FSB. The statement came a few hours after the FSB announced that it had charged the messaging app’s founder, Pavel Durov, with aiding terrorist activities.

    Politics & Economy 29 July 2026

    Iran attacked U.S. military personnel in the Middle East. The U.S. launched a retaliatory strike.

    Politics & Economy 29 July 2026

    Today, the Republic of Moldova is celebrating Constitution Day. To mark the occasion, government institutions and political leaders have issued statements highlighting the role of the Constitution in strengthening the rule of law, protecting citizens’ rights, and promoting the country’s development.

    Politics & Economy 29 July 2026

    On the evening of July 28, the U.S. Senate approved a bill that will allow pressure to be exerted on the Kremlin: 86 votes in favor and 12 against.

    Politics & Economy 29 July 2026

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held closed-door talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, seeking diplomatic and military support from the White House in the war against Russia.

    Politics & Economy 29 July 2026

    Water resource management on the Dniester River, in light of the current hydrological situation, was one of the topics discussed at the meeting between Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Paun Rogovei, Ukraine’s ambassador to the Republic of Moldova.

    Politics & Economy 29 July 2026

    The World Bank has classified the Republic of Moldova as an upper-middle-income country.

    Politics & Economy 29 July 2026

    The introduction of a special fixed fee of 0.48 lei per liter of diesel fuel sold in Moldova has been postponed for one month. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced this during a press conference.

    Politics & Economy 28 July 2026

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