The extreme heat in Europe is already having a direct impact on the economy. The main losses stem from several factors: lower crop yields, increased strain on power grids, and higher logistics costs.

The Swiss Cooperation Office in the Republic of Moldova has a new director. Diplomat Richard Коли has taken the helm of the office, succeeding Guido Beltrani, who has completed his four-year term.

A bill has been drafted in Moldova regarding producer organizations and associations in the agro-industrial sector. It sets forth regulations governing the use of funds for financing agricultural programs.

The government has approved amendments to the Law on Judicial Genomic Registration, which establish the legal framework for connecting the national DNA profiling system to European mechanisms for sharing the results of genetic analyses.

The EU has announced a new financial package for Ukraine.

Moldova’s traffic regulations are being harmonized with European standards. As part of this effort, new requirements will be introduced for N2 and N3 category trucks.

The transformation of the international security architecture will continue in the coming years, and the war in Ukraine will remain one of the key factors influencing the security situation in Europe. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova, NATO is expected to continue strengthening its eastern flank and deterrence mechanisms, while the European Union will accelerate the development of its own defense capabilities.

Changes will be made to Moldova’s traffic regulations. These changes concern the use of seat belts when transporting children. Drivers will be required to provide a car seat or other restraint device for children under 12 years of age or shorter than 150 cm.

Requirements for companies to prepare sustainability (ESG) reports are being introduced into legislation. In this context, it is proposed that a separate chapter be added to the Law on Accounting and Financial Reporting.

The Ministry of Finance has developed new reporting requirements for businesses. They will take effect upon Moldova’s accession to the European Union.

The activities of investment companies will be regulated by the National Financial Markets Commission (CNPF).

Products imported under the excise tax suspension procedure will be required to be backed by cash guarantees.

Moldova needs to start finding common ground. Not about everything at once, and not about the past. But at least on what kind of country we are trying to build and whether there is a place in it for people with different experiences, languages and views of what is happening.

Well, here he goes again. U.S. President Donald Trump raises and lowers tariffs as he pleases, violating international agreements that he himself signed and almost certainly breaking federal laws.

S.A. Energocom is continuing the process of procuring the natural gas required for the 2026–2027 gas year, in accordance with the procurement strategy approved by the company and the natural gas procurement procedure approved by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Graduates of the Faculty of Design at the Technical University of Moldova represented the national design school at Feeric Fashion Week in Romania. This collaborative project by young designers served not only as an international showcase for the graduates but also as an example of how specialized education can prepare young professionals for the job market.

Pressure on Meta and other smart glasses manufacturers is mounting as European privacy regulators step up oversight of these devices, which look very similar to ordinary glasses. According to European authorities, covert recording poses risks beyond just privacy.

Writers, translators, and publishers from Moldova will gain access to programs that support the translation, editing, and promotion of literary works in European markets. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of an agreement on the Ministry of Culture’s accession to the European literary network TRADUKI.

Moldova will establish a national electronic system for the exchange of information on freight transport—eFTI.

The Municipal Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CMDA), a state agency of the Chisinau City Hall, announces that it is now accepting applications for the IMPACT NETWORKS project competition, implemented as part of the EUroBRIDGE_UA_MD European project, funded by the European Union.
