News about inflation

Real house prices declined across the board, but the trend was down 0.7%, Logos Press reported

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.

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) proceeds from the expectation that the US dollar will depreciate less in 2026 than in 2025, as the initial effect of trade duties will subside, Logos Press reported.

Demand for portable charging stations in Ukraine has increased dramatically over the past few months: according to retail chains, sales of such stations have grown 3.5-4 times, Logos Press reports.

Rising costs and changing priorities will change the flow of tourism to Europe in 2026, according to Logos Press.

In the summer of 2026, Switzerland will hold a national referendum put forward by the Swiss People’s Party (SVP). The project aims to set a strict limit on the country’s population: by 2050, it should not exceed 10 million people.

The inflation rate in Moldova has fallen below 4% and the indexation of pensions will amount to about 6%, Logos Press reports.