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    Leading American technology company Nvidia, a world leader in the development of graphics processors and artificial intelligence technologies and Meta Platforms (owner of the largest social networks) announced a long-term strategic partnership, according to Logos Press.

    Technology & Innovation 18 February 2026

    The Moldovan leu has appreciated by 0.59% over the last month and has gained a record 8.93% over the last 12 months, which indicates not only growing confidence in the national currency, Logos Press reported.

    Banks & Finance 18 February 2026

    The Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) and border police uncovered a scheme in which a Moldovan company exported nearly 5 million lei worth of French wine to the United States over a five-year period with copyright infringement, Logos Press reported.

    Economy & Law 18 February 2026

    The size of the global fish and seafood trade industry is estimated at approximately $195 billion. There is no official estimate of fraud in this industry. However, empirical studies show that approximately 20% of trade in these products may be exposed to various types of fraud.

    Global Economy 18 February 2026

    The first batch of 34 works of art belonging to former Romanian Finance Minister Darius Vylkov, sentenced to 5 years in prison for money laundering, was sold at an ANAF (National Agency for Tax Administration) auction for a total of 791,450 euros, Logos Press reported.

    Economy & Law 18 February 2026

    Microsoft has announced its intention to invest $50 billion by 2030 to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the Global South, according to Logos Press.

    Technology & Innovation 18 February 2026

    Excise rates on alcohol, tobacco and energy products will be brought in Moldova to the EU minimum, except for diesel fuel, the excise tax on which will be lower than the European minimum, Logos Press reports.

    European Integration 18 February 2026

    The euro is falling amid reports of the ECB chief stepping down early ahead of next year’s French presidential election to give outgoing French leader Emmanuel Macron a chance to influence the choice of her successor, Logos Press reported, citing the Financial Times.

    Global Economy 18 February 2026

    The inflow of water from the Carpathians to the Moldovan part of the Dniester has doubled due to relatively warm weather for this time of year and abundant precipitation. The spring flood in Moldova will be much more abundant than in previous years, but how much will depend on Ukraine’s hydropower, Logos Press reports.

    Society 18 February 2026

    US fast food restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake, which introduced bitcoin payment acceptance in May 2025, said it has “significantly” increased its sales, Logos Press reports.

    Investments & Markets 18 February 2026

    Government support and procurement for sectors such as chips, automobiles, chemicals and quantum technologies will be limited to products made in the European Union, Logos Press reported.

    European Integration 18 February 2026

    Six sets of medals were played on the 11th competition day of the XXV Olympic Winter Games in Italy.

    Sport & Tourism 18 February 2026

    Discussions around the implementation of a pledge system for packaging (SDA) in Moldova go beyond the environmental agenda. Formally, it is about the collection of glass, plastic and metal packaging. However, in essence, the country is facing the creation of a new economic system where the interests of producers, retailers and recyclers intersect. The key asset is not packaging as a waste, but the bottle as a resource.

    Top News 18 February 2026

    Due to snowfall and blizzard in Moldova, truck traffic was temporarily suspended on some sections of the R34, M3 and R34.3 highways. Due to the bad weather, more than 1,200 consumers were left without light, mostly in the south of the country, Logos Press reported.

    Society 18 February 2026

    Apple is preparing to launch several wearable devices with artificial intelligence elements and built-in cameras, according to Logos Press.

    Technology & Innovation 18 February 2026

    The attempt of a female passenger on a Chisinau-Yerevan flight to take out of Moldova undeclared $60,000 ended unsuccessfully, Logos Press reports.

    Economy & Law 18 February 2026

    MPs were not satisfied with the report of the Chairman of the Competition Council, Alexei Gherțescu, on the progress in the implementation of the National Accession Program for the Internal Market Cluster, Chapter 8, Competition Policy, Logos Press reported.

    Politics & Economy 18 February 2026

    The US Army utilized Anthropic’s Claude neural network in an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to Logos Press.

    Technology & Innovation 18 February 2026

    The draft law on crypto-assets, to be elaborated by the end of the year, is one of the most “sensitive” for institutions supervised by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM). Its drafting is being assisted by an OSCE expert, Logos Press reported.

    Banks & Finance 18 February 2026

    Cryptocurrencies started the shortened week in the U.S. on a downward trend, with bitcoin dipping below the $67,000 mark on Tuesday, breaking out of a narrow weekly range of $68,000-$70,000, according to Logos Press.

    Investments & Markets 18 February 2026

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