News about Digitalization
A total of 731 organized crime networks have emerged in the European Union, actively involved in drug trafficking, fraud, and cybercrime. This is stated in a new Europol report, which documents the rapid transformation of criminal organizations and the growth of their technological capabilities.
The city government has provided clarification on the procedure for paying property tax for this year. The deadline for payment is June 30, 2026.
Lawmakers voted in the first reading to require that prepaid SIM cards be activated only after the user has been identified based on a valid form of identification.
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics is considering a large-scale investment plan totaling about $700 billion over a ten-year period.
Starting July 1 of this year, citizens entering or leaving Moldova who are transporting declarable goods will be able to file a customs declaration electronically.
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (ULBS) received two grants as part of the national call for proposals “Comprehensive Bilateral Projects with the Republic of Moldova,” funded by the Executive Agency for Financing Higher Education, Research, Development, and Innovation (UEFISCDI) as part of European and international cooperation programs.
Estonia will open an embassy in Chisinau in the second half of this year. Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu welcomed this decision by the Tallinn authorities.
The Ministry of Energy held a final meeting to discuss the results of a study on the expansion and optimization of Chisinau’s centralized district heating system, conducted by Veolia Engineering.
The rapid proliferation of AI-powered chatbots has drawn the attention not only of technology companies but also of mental health professionals. A new study published in the journal *Nature Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience* offers an explanation of how prolonged interaction with AI may contribute to the formation and reinforcement of delusional beliefs in some users.
Starlink is expanding the use of satellite internet as a tool for reliable connectivity: the service will be used to provide backup connectivity for emergency services in Puerto Rico, while simultaneously entering the passenger aviation market through a partnership with Iberia.
As part of his working visit to Austria, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugen Osmochescu met with Gerd Müller, Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Gerd Müller, during which the Country Partnership Program for the Republic of Moldova for 2026–2032 was officially signed.
The government has approved a package of legislative amendments drafted by the Ministry of Justice, which are intended to prevent convicted individuals or those under investigation from evading justice or leaving the country.
The Moldovan government continues to streamline interactions between businesses and government agencies and is accelerating the digital transformation of public services.
Nine innovative startups from Moldova, Armenia, and Ukraine presented their solutions at the EU4Innovation East pitch competition as part of VivaTech 2026, one of Europe’s largest technology and startup events. Organized by the EU-funded EU4Innovation East program, the competition highlighted the growing innovative potential of the Eastern Partnership region and its increasing integration into the European innovation ecosystem.
Generative artificial intelligence is beginning to change the rules of competition in the luxury industry. While brands were recently vying for a spot in Google’s search results, they are now increasingly competing for a presence in the responses provided by ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other AI platforms.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated that global governance of artificial intelligence must be strengthened. He warned that the absence of effective regulations could lead to an increase in technological risks and a loss of control over the development of new systems.
Local authorities and the National Technical Inspection Inspectorate will stop using stamps on construction documents. Since specialists already use electronic signatures, paper stamps are simply being phased out as unnecessary. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the corresponding resolution.
Artificial intelligence is becoming a new arena of global competition, but in this race, small countries are not necessarily doomed to remain mere consumers of technology. Their opportunity lies in developing specialized solutions, data, and expertise for specific industries.
The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs approved the digital euro on Tuesday. This is part of the EU’s effort to reduce its dependence on U.S.-controlled payment systems.
The National Agency for Communications Regulation (ARCOM), at an open meeting of its Board of Directors, reviewed and submitted for approval a draft resolution to adopt the Regulations on the Administration of the .md National Top-Level Domain.
