The road toll for trucks in Moldova has not been raised since 2014, even though the costs of materials, services, and wages have risen significantly over the past 12 years. Increasing this toll is an important prerequisite for shifting part of the freight traffic from road to rail.

The “diplomatic war” between Romania and Russia is intensifying—Romania’s consul general in St. Petersburg has been declared persona non grata, and the consulate itself will be closed.

The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a number of advertisements by Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo, ruling that the claims about recycled materials made in the ads could mislead consumers.

Moldova has established a legal procedure for traffic violations. If a violation is committed in a vehicle registered in another EU country, the driver receives a notice outlining a series of next steps.

The Council for the Review of Investments of Significance to National Security (CEIISS) denied approval of FLY ONE’s investments in a sector of significance to national security and rejected the application for a 90-day grace period regarding a change in control.

A total of 21 people were affected by the activities of the “Mercury” investment fund, which operated as a pyramid scheme.

A bill proposing amendments to the Tax Code and other Moldovan laws, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, has sparked widespread debate within the professional community.

This change is included in a draft set of amendments proposed by the Ministry of Finance for inclusion in the ministry’s rules of procedure. They will soon be reviewed by the Cabinet of Ministers.

The draft budget, tax, and customs policy for 2027 proposes a number of amendments to the Customs Code (CC). Some of the changes pertain to preferential treatment, sanctions, and cooperation between the Customs Service (CS) and international organizations.

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 Environmental Protection Inspectorate has notified the Dubăsari Police Inspectorate of the need to take measures in accordance with the law should Bond-Const LLC fail to comply with the order to suspend operations. This decision was made after it was determined that the economic operator did not meet the requirements necessary to resume work on the development of the “Coșnița II” sand and sand-gravel mixture deposit.

For energy projects of common and mutual interest to European Union member states and member states of the Energy Community, the government is establishing a priority framework for institutional coordination. These projects will benefit from expedited approval procedures.

They may be subject to the same tax treatment as other non-monetary benefits that an employer provides to employees (such as vouchers, gym and medical service passes, and gifts).

As part of the 2027 budget, tax, and customs policy proposal, the Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to the Customs Code (CC). Some of the changes would expand the Customs Service’s (CS) authority to conduct inspections.

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.

A legislative initiative to unite Romania with the Republic of Moldova, introduced by lawmakers from the S.O.S. România party, was tacitly approved on Wednesday, June 24, by the Chamber of Deputies of the Romanian Parliament and sent to the Senate, which is the decision-making body in this case.

No tax will be levied on the sale of a primary residence or on family celebrations. Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță assured taxpayers of this.

The tax policy for next year includes a provision proposing to eliminate the list of permitted activities for freelancers. As a result, they will be granted the right to engage in any economic activity.

Ahead of major changes that are set to revamp the functioning of the Moldovan capital market, LOGOS PRESS presents an interview with Dumitru Budianschi, chairman of the National Commission for the Financial Market.

The EU is tightening regulations on electric scooters amid a rise in accidents, safety complaints, and disorderly use in urban areas.
