Moldova HiTech Park unveils Stauceni masterplan for Tech and MedTech Hub

Moldova HiTech Park has officially transitioned to the urban planning phase following the presentation of its master plan on August 13 for a 50-hectare technology and innovation campus in Stauceni, a suburb of Chisinau.

Moldova rate hike fails to cool retail lending market

The National Bank of Moldova’s policy rate hike from 5% to 7.5% has done little to curb consumer lending, while swiftly driving up state borrowing costs. Economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță highlights an unusual disconnect as annual inflation slows while borrowing policy tightens.

Moldova clarifies diaspora will not pay inheritance tax

Moldovan citizens living abroad will remain exempt from inheritance tax under the proposed 2027 fiscal policy, the Ministry of Finance announced.

Moldova police warn of phone fraud after €61k scam

Moldovan police have documented five new cases of phone fraud, including three earlier incidents recently reported by victims. Total financial losses from these cases exceed 1 million MDL (approx. €51,000).

Moldova extends Zarea Hotel privatization tender to October

Moldova's Public Property Agency (PPA) has extended the privatization tender deadline for the state-owned Zarea Hotel from August 19 to October 20.

Poland to swap MiG-29 jets for Ukrainian long-range drones

Poland plans to send Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine within the coming weeks. In exchange, Warsaw will receive a batch of long-range attack drones and the manufacturing technology required to produce them, according to sources cited by Wirtualna Polska.

Moldova targets construction firms over €358k tax fraud

Moldovan authorities have uncovered a large-scale tax evasion scheme in the construction sector, estimating damages to the state budget at over €358,000 (approx. 7 million MDL) for 2024.

EU drought forces farmers to use winter feed early

A severe drought sweeping across Europe has forced livestock farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as dried-up pastures and damaged crops severely curtail animal feed supplies.

Moldova restores Bălți–Dnestrovsk 330 kV power line after storm

Moldova’s state power grid operator, Moldelectrica, has fully repaired and re-energized the 330 kV Bălți–Dnestrovsk overhead power line following severe storm damage on 6 August.

US imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported drones to counter China

US President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation on Thursday imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and key components, targeting an industry currently dominated by China.

Germany warns extremists are whitewashing east German dictatorship

German officials have issued a sharp warning against growing attempts by political extremists to downplay the atrocities of the former East German communist regime.

Ukraine strikes air defenses near Putin Black Sea estate

Ukrainian drone forces targeted Russian air defense and electronic warfare assets near Gelendzhik, stripping protective cover from a high-security Black Sea estate linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.