Moldova

From September 5 to 7, 2025, one of the most prestigious international competitions “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles” will be held in Moldova for the first time, – reports Logos Press.

Moldova will have to negotiate with the EU at a new stage of its European path. A lot depends on how we will conduct them (to agree on everything or to defend our interests). In this regard, it makes sense to refer to the experience our country gained during the negotiations on accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). It was the first rung of the ladder leading to our current pan-European prospects.

Pensioners in Moldova are on the second place in the list of recipients of the lowest pensions in Europe, ahead of only the neighboring Ukrainians, – reports Logos Press.

Corruption remains a pervasive problem that threatens the rule of law, democracy and social justice. It undermines public trust in institutions, distorts fair competition and hinders economic and social development. As the methods of corruption become more sophisticated, the need for strong, transparent and accountable institutions increases.

Ukraine and Moldova will simultaneously open the first negotiation cluster in the framework of joining the European Union, – Logos Press reports.

In Ukraine, on July 1, 2025, the voltage of 220 volts will disappear in sockets and 230 volts will replace it. This was announced by the National Commission, which carries out state regulation in the spheres of energy and public utilities,” Logos Press reported.

On April 15, the U.S. State Department announced the cancellation of 139 grants “funded by American taxpayers,” according to Logos Press.

Moldova received 3.7 million euros for 13 projects on research, climate change adaptation and pollution reduction, Logos Press reported.

InformBusiness has launched an ambitious project to produce trolleybuses, which will cover the entire production cycle – from design and development to final assembly, Logos Press reports.

The EU will restore pre-war quotas for Ukraine as the emergency trade agreement expires, Logos Press reported, citing Politico newspaper.

The United States announced on April 2, 2025, the imposition of “reciprocal” duties on imports from 57 countries and economic blocs. President Donald Trump declared this day “America’s Liberation Day”, justifying the measure by the need to restore the trade balance in favor of the United States.

The company Cărpineni and the environmental NGO Eco Village have obtained the right to use the word “Moldova” in their trademarks, – reports Logos Press.