News about Digitalization
Just two years ago, generative artificial intelligence was practically synonymous with ChatGPT. Today, the situation is changing.
Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire, has once again weighed in on the debate over digital platforms’ cultural policies. The catalyst was the description of the classic film *Gone with the Wind* in the Netflix catalog, where the movie is characterized as a Civil War-era epic “known for its racism.”
Teachers and administrators from 76 educational institutions in Moldova will visit schools in Romania and Estonia over the next six months to learn about modern educational practices. Following these visits, participants are expected to implement what they have learned at their own institutions as part of the Education Quality Improvement Project (EQIP).
A new interactive portal on the state of the national budget (PEB) has been launched. The Ministry of Finance promises “direct and simplified access to information on the execution of the national budget and the use of allocated funds.” This development is linked to commitments made regarding “open governance.”
The first high-tech unmanned pharmacy in the EU has opened in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It operates using a combined system of cameras and sensors powered by artificial intelligence. Staff members enter only to restock supplies.
The payment company Stripe, in partnership with the investment fund Advent International, has made an offer to acquire PayPal Holdings for more than $53 billion.
A tokenized deposit is a digital representation of a bank deposit on a distributed ledger.
Endava, a leader in the IT market, ended 2025 with a net profit of 45.2 million lei, which is half the previous year’s figure. The decline in financial performance was driven by a drop in sales and currency fluctuations.
The world is entering a new phase in the development of artificial intelligence, in which the main issue is no longer the speed at which new models emerge, but rather the ability of governments to control their impact.
Individuals carrying more than 10,000 euros in cash or the equivalent amount in another currency may complete a currency declaration form online before arriving at the border crossing point. This measure simplifies the declaration process and reduces the time spent on customs inspection.
International experts have called on the global community to abandon the unchecked race to develop super-intelligent artificial intelligence.
The AI for Good Global Summit 2026, which concluded in Geneva (July 7–10, 2026), highlighted a shift in the global agenda regarding artificial intelligence. The international community’s focus is increasingly shifting toward issues of regulation, security, and international standards.
At the next stage, strategic communication should move beyond explaining reforms and contribute to building internal partnerships, which are essential for a successful European transition.
The legal dispute involving the .md national domain, initiated by the American company Park Avenue Capital LLC (operating under the MaxMD brand), is requiring Moldova to make ever-increasing financial contributions. In July, the State Chancellery of Moldova initiated an urgent government resolution to appoint relevant financial and technical experts. They are tasked with preparing expert reports to present Moldova’s position before the tribunal within strict procedural deadlines.
The digital euro will complement cash rather than replace it, and its purpose is not to track payments, said European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. She refuted claims that the project is designed to spy on citizens.
Germany, traditionally considered one of Europe’s most efficient economies, has faced an unexpected paradox. Despite an increase in the number of civil servants and the large-scale digitization of government services, citizens and businesses do not perceive any noticeable improvement in the efficiency of the government apparatus.
Wars have traditionally destroyed ports, power grids, and railroads. Today, however, their target is increasingly less visible, even though it is much harder to restore. We’re talking about digital public infrastructure (DPI for short), on which modern society depends: identification platforms, payment systems, and data exchange.
The National Communications Regulatory Agency (ARCOM) announced the launch of a public consultation on a draft decision to implement an interoperable mechanism for verifying the authenticity of the calling line identifier (CLI) through a number verification API.
The Swedish group H&M is preparing to expand its presence in Romania by introducing another brand from its portfolio to the local market. Following H&M and COS, the company will open the country’s first Arket store—a brand focused on the higher-end segment of clothing and home goods.
The modernization of agricultural statistics in Moldova is aimed at bringing them into line with European Union standards for monitoring the agricultural sector. With support from the EU and the FAO, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is working to ensure high-quality and internationally comparable data.
