The introduction of a national system of emergency stocks of oil products provokes tension between the authorities and fuel importers. Despite the fact that the concept itself finds support, representatives of importing companies warn: the set timeframe for implementation is unrealistic, and the lack of storage infrastructure makes the law practically impossible to implement in its current form.

In connection with heavy rains accompanied by hail, the Special Service for Active Impact on Hydrometeorological Processes carried out “a series of operational activities” at the end of last week. In Edinet, Singerei, Cornesti and Calarasi, units of this service treated convective clouds with 51 anti-hail rockets.

The Competition Council analyzes the economic concentration transaction regarding the establishment of joint control by “Moldcell” SA and “NCM United” SRL over OCN “Prime Capital” SRL.

As of July 1, 2026, the penalties for non-compliance with toll payment obligations applicable to Category IV vehicles on the Belgrade Ring Road will start to apply.

The Government intends to put an end to the system of issuing gray passports to children born in Estonia. A child will be granted Estonian citizenship if one of his or her parents has lived in Estonia on the basis of a residence permit for at least five years and the other lives legally.

UN Women Moldova and the National Employment Agency of Romania (ANOFM) and signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will contribute to the promotion of gender equality, development of inclusive employment services and economic opportunities for women.

Customs officers at Chisinau International Airport, after checking the luggage of a passenger arriving on the route Istanbul – Chisinau, found in it medicines worth about 5000 euros.

The dollar hit a near two-month high on Monday amid a strong U.S. jobs report that boosted expectations of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed) this year.

Trade unions are concerned about precarization (precariousness of employment relationships) on digital platforms. While digital platforms provide flexibility and quick access to services and goods, this “freedom” often comes at a high cost to workers: deprivation of rights guaranteed by labor laws, lack of social protection and hazardous working conditions.

In anticipation of the opening of the international stock exchange, Moldova is urgently acquiring European stock market standards. The capital market legislation is complemented by a reference legal framework for the regulation of financial benchmarks (benchmarks) used in the calculation of the value of financial instruments, loans and investment contracts. This initiative is aimed at implementing an analogue of the EU Benchmark Regulation (BMR) within the framework of harmonization of the national legislation with the European Union norms.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections.

Last week, the Agricultural Investment and Payments Agency (AIPA) authorized for payment Le13.70 million from the National Fund for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Washington is moving toward tough economic measures that will directly affect Kazakhstani exports. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) officially recognized Kazakhstan as one of 60 economies whose anti-forced labor policies are deemed “unreasonable” and detrimental to U.S. trade.

Moldovan law enforcement authorities will be able to quickly request electronic evidence directly from foreign IT companies and instantly exchange data with colleagues from other countries.

While the Latvian government is discussing how to implement the promised ban on trade with Russia, Russia itself can solve part of the problem.

Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) Ludmila Katlabuga at the Zero Waste Forum 2026 (“Zero Waste 2026”) held in Istanbul on June 5-7 under the theme “The Road to Antalya. Zero Waste as a measure to combat climate change”.

The State Tax Service informs that some economic entities are obliged to ensure the acceptance of non-cash payments in Moldovan lei until July 1, 2026.

The taxpayer has the right to submit objections to the Tax Visit Report within 3 business days of its receipt.

The ruling Civil Pact party is in the lead in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the party will single-handedly form the government.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has extended the suspension of Russian national teams and clubs from participating in tournaments under its auspices for the 2026/27 season. The decision maintains the current ban, introduced in 2022, and effectively closes the next international cycle for Russian teams.
