News about Digitalization
Armada, an American startup, is developing portable data centers that enable the deployment of artificial intelligence systems in remote areas without access to traditional cloud platforms or reliable digital infrastructure.
The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency has announced the launch of an internal reform following an assessment of its institutional processes. The reform is taking place against a backdrop of a significant backlog of dossiers under consideration, which has led to longer processing times due to an increase in the number of enquiries and the need to verify documentation.
VivaTech 2026, Europe’s largest technology forum, took place June 17–20 in Paris, bringing together approximately 180,000 attendees, 4,000 exhibitors, 14,000 startups, and more than 450 speakers.
The Romanian company Delgaz Grid, an operator of electricity and natural gas distribution networks, has secured a syndicated refinancing facility worth 3 billion Romanian lei (approximately €573 million). The funds will be used to increase the company’s financial flexibility and support its energy infrastructure modernization program.
UPDATED. Moldova is integrating the European eCall system into its 112 emergency service, which will enable emergency calls from vehicles to be automatically transmitted in the event of traffic accidents.
For many years, the founders of British tech companies followed a familiar scaling model: they hired local employees, raised capital, and built teams close to home. But rising costs, a shortage of talent, and increasingly complex operations are forcing many to rethink this approach.
The Government of the Republic of Moldova and the international payment company Mastercard have announced the launch of the Digital Country Partnership program—a collaborative initiative aimed at supporting the digital transformation of the economy, modernizing public services, and expanding financial inclusion.
The Federation of Public Service Workers’ Unions (SINDASP), which represents the interests of more than 16,000 union members, expresses its concern and disagreement with the bills concerning the reform of tax, customs policy, and the wage system. The organization notes that, in addition to reducing pay scales and cutting a number of wage supplements, the government is blocking collective bargaining and restricting workers’ labor rights.
Starting July 1, 2026, the National Social Insurance Fund of Moldova (NSIF) and the National Social Security Institute of Spain (INSS) will implement a system for the electronic exchange of forms and documents between the agencies responsible for providing social benefits to citizens.
The Ministry of Health is developing a unified digital platform called “Electronic Medical Record.” The system will consolidate existing databases, facilitate the rapid exchange of information between agencies, and provide immediate access to up-to-date patient medical records.
Moldovan citizens can now apply online for permits to store and carry firearms, as well as other permits related to civilian firearms.
On June 19, the National Tourism Office announced the launch of a new phase of grant funding for projects under the National “Sustainable Tourism” Program. The program is funded from the state budget as part of the Growth Plan for Moldova for 2025–2027 and is aimed at developing tourism.
The authorities are proposing to designate the construction and development of the “Moldova HiTech Park” as a public utility project of national importance. Currently, the site allocated for this project lacks the technical and transportation infrastructure necessary for the operation of a technology park of this scale.
The Director of the National Agency for Communications Regulation of the Republic of Moldova (ARCOM), Sergiu Gaiu, presented the country’s main achievements in the field of electronic communications on June 18 during a meeting dedicated to monitoring, in cooperation with the European Union, the negotiation criteria for Chapter 10— “Information Society and Media” in Cluster 3, which aims to harmonize national legislation and policies with the European Union’s acquis communautaire in the areas of electronic communications, digital services, and media.
On June 12, the U.S. government unexpectedly decided to restrict foreign companies’ access to Anthropic’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Venice authorities plan to raise the entry fee for tourists to 50 euros on days of peak visitor numbers, a move that has already sparked a strong political and public backlash.
Estonia has announced that it will become the first country in the world to create digital identifiers for artificial intelligence (AI) agents. These identifiers will simplify process automation for companies and citizens without granting the agents full access to their data.
From June 16 to 18, Customs Service employees participated in training to develop the professional competencies and practical skills necessary for the effective use of specialized technical screening equipment, image interpretation, and the implementation of radiation protection measures. To this end, a training course titled “Analysis and Interpretation of Images Obtained Using X-ray Scanning Systems” was organized.
Consumers will be able to compare the fees charged by all banks and payment systems for free on a special, unified online platform. The corresponding bill, which requires financial institutions to make their fees fully transparent, was passed by parliament on its first reading.
The GEO CODEX project contributes to the development of a modern, interoperable, and user-oriented national spatial data infrastructure to support effective, transparent, and evidence-based public administration.
