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Large state-owned companies will be the first “voluntary” participants in the capital market to set an example for the private sector on how to conduct an IPO on the local stock market. Moldovan authorities plan to list a number of state-owned enterprises on the stock market. As part of these reforms, companies are beginning to prepare for listing on the new International Stock Exchange of Moldova, which is scheduled to launch in the summer of 2026.
One and a half thousand employees of the state-owned enterprise “Calea Ferată a Moldovei” (CFM) were laid off last year. Nicolae Mîndra, State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, explained that this decision was necessary to optimize the company’s operations in line with current freight and passenger traffic volumes, as well as to reduce inefficient assets.
The Danish restaurant Noma, which has repeatedly been named one of the best in the world, is preparing to reopen following a reputational crisis surrounding its founder and working conditions within the team.
The euro’s role in foreign policy needs to be strengthened. The European Central Bank (ECB) called for this a year ago, but little has changed since then. The results of the first year of the euro’s global promotion have been disappointing. The European currency has yet to break free from its transatlantic dependence.
The world’s first bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex leather is expected to go up for auction later this week.
The security of the Neptun Deep project, which is set to become the largest natural gas production facility in Romania’s Black Sea sector, was discussed at a meeting of NATO representatives on June 10. Romanian President Nicușor Dan wrote on X that “allies expressed solidarity with Romania regarding the recent drone incidents.” He confirmed that “an agreement was reached to accelerate NATO projects addressing drone threats” to protect the gas project.
Unilever South Central Europe, the Romanian import and distribution division of the Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever—one of the largest players in the global consumer goods market— reported a net profit of over 444 million Romanian lei in 2025, compared to 30 million lei the previous year, representing an increase of nearly 1,400%.
There is growing interest in non-standard tractor wheels among European farmers. These are all-metal designs that are gradually making a comeback as an alternative to rubber tires in challenging field conditions.
Even without hosting the tournament, Portugal stands to gain nearly one billion euros in economic benefits from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a study by the Portuguese Institute of Marketing (IPAM), the tournament’s total contribution to the country’s economy is estimated to range from €378 million to €945 million—and will depend directly on the national team’s performance.
Parliament today passed, on its second reading, a bill designating the consolidation of the General Prosecutor’s Office building, located at 73 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Boulevard, as a public utility of national importance.
Major EU countries are discussing options for a major overhaul of the diplomatic service. In essence, this amounts to the de facto dismantling of Kaia Kallas’s department—she may be stripped of her authority and control over 140 diplomatic missions.
Local and central public authorities in the Republic of Moldova will be able to participate in European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs)—legal entities designed to facilitate the implementation of cross-border projects and the attraction of external funding.
The transit of fuel from outside the EU through Romania to Ukraine and Moldova is hampered by the requirement to provide a financial guarantee for transport within the EU.
Parliament has passed a law that will help farmers and artisans protect the uniqueness of their products. This applies to products with a “geographical indication”—for example, when cheese or jam is named after the region where it is produced using traditional recipes. Previously, obtaining such official recognition was extremely difficult due to red tape, but the new rules simplify the process.
Natural gas consumption in the Republic of Moldova fell significantly in May as temperatures rose and the demand for heating from households and businesses declined.
Farmers in the Rezina district have announced their intention to join the protest organized by their colleagues from the Fălești and Cahul regions. The designated gathering point for people and farm equipment is the entrance to the village of Buseuca, on the Orhei-Rezina highway. The protest will take place in all three locations tomorrow, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Parliament passed the draft law on gigabit infrastructure in its second reading. This legislative initiative marks a shift from a model focused on access to private property to a model for developing an integrated ecosystem. The goal of the reform is to reduce the time and costs required to expand fiber-optic and 5G networks.
Romanian Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac stated that Romania and the Republic of Moldova must move away from the mindset “we know each other, we respect each other, but we each have our own affairs” and develop “much bolder” projects, noting that the two countries should have “an integrated, practically identical education system.”
A package of amendments to the Competition Law No. 183/2012, designed to bring the law into line with EU regulations (including the ECN+ Directive), introduces fundamental changes to the rules of the game in the Moldovan market. First and foremost, these changes will involve stricter fines and increased liability for businesses. The maximum fines for violations of fair competition rules have been increased from 5% to 10% of the company’s total turnover for the previous year.
A delegation of 15 representatives from the Moldova Fruct association, the OPTIM project, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry, and Forestry (MAIA) is studying European methods for consolidating farmers and integrating them into the global fruit market as part of a study tour to France, June 8–12, 2026.
