Moldova has begun applying VAT and excise taxes on certain goods from the Transnistrian region, specifically alcohol, tobacco, and luxury items, with plans for future expansion. This measure, effective September 1, 2026, is intended to integrate the region's economy but presents potential economic impacts and risks.

Ziarul de Gardă: Transnistria: VAT and Excise Taxes on Goods - Impact and Risks

Starting September 1, 2026, Moldova will begin applying VAT and excise taxes to certain goods from the Transnistrian region, initially targeting alcohol, tobacco, and luxury items, with plans for future expansion. This measure aims to integrate the region's economy and carries potential economic…

NewsMaker: NM Espresso: Will Transnistria Have Gas This Winter? Who Will Control Gagauzia?

This NM Espresso edition discusses potential gas shortages in Transnistria for the winter, the future of Gagauzia's leadership, and the search for water on the moon.

Preparations for the Gagauzia elections are underway, but a party associated with Gheorghe Kavkalyuk has been disqualified from participating in the governor election. Reports also highlight concerns about the risks associated with dual voting in the autonomous region.

NewsMaker: Gagauzia Elections: Who Will Take Control and the Risks of Dual Voting

This video report questions who will gain control of Gagauzia and highlights the dangers posed by dual elections in the autonomous region under Chisinau's rules.

NewsMaker: Gaidarji Leaves PACE; Kavkalyuk's Party Barred from Gagauzia Election

Gaidarji has announced his withdrawal from PACE, while Kavkalyuk's party has been disqualified from participating in the Gagauzia governor election.

NewsMaker: (VIDEO) Tofan Shares Cake, Gagauzia Starts from Scratch, Magdachesti Tragedy…

This video news segment covers Tofan's actions, the potential restart in Gagauzia, and the impact of the tragedy in Magdachesti on Moldova.

TV8: Green in the Eyes: The Tragedy of Măgdăcești, What We've Been Silent About for…

A report focusing on the tragedy in Măgdăcești, exploring aspects that have been previously unspoken.

TV8: Massive Wildfire in Transnistria: Firefighters Assisted by Locals

A large wildfire has broken out in the Transnistria region, with local residents assisting firefighters in their efforts.

Moldova's progress towards European Union accession is reportedly being hindered by actions from Hungary, causing delays and raising questions about when negotiations for the next step might resume.

TV8: Moldova Ready for Next Step Towards EU, But Hungary Applies Brakes: When Can…

Moldova is reportedly prepared for the next stage of its EU accession, but Hungary's actions are causing delays, raising questions about when negotiations might resume.

A former head of Chisinau's housing department has confessed to accepting a bribe of 600,000 lei and has received his sentence. In a separate development, a member of an international criminal group has been arrested for facilitating the illegal migration of three Indian nationals.

NewsMaker: Chisinau Housing Official Admits Taking Bribe; What Was His Sentence?

The former head of Chisinau's housing department has confessed to accepting a bribe of 600,000 lei, with the article detailing the punishment he received.

Ziarul de Gardă: Criminal Group Member Arrested for Illegal Migration

Law enforcement has detained a member of an international criminal group suspected of facilitating the illegal migration of three Indian nationals, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and illegal immigration.

The state budget has undergone a controversial rectification, drawing criticism from the opposition over a significant 23 billion lei deficit. Additionally, a political scandal erupted in parliament after the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) lost an opposition-initiated vote concerning the licensing of grain imports from Ukraine.

TV8: State Budget Rectified Amid Scandal: Opposition Criticizes 23 Billion Lei…

The state budget has undergone rectification, sparking a scandal, with the opposition criticizing a significant deficit of 23 billion lei.

TV8: Scandal in Parliament: PAS Loses Opposition Vote on Licensing Grain Imports…

A political scandal has erupted in the Moldovan parliament as the PAS party lost a vote initiated by the opposition regarding the licensing of grain imports from Ukraine.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora, a news outlet, has announced a strategic shift to operate exclusively on social media platforms and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar, effective May 14th.

Agora: Agora Transitions Exclusively to Social Media Platforms

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announces a strategic shift to become exclusively present on social media and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar, starting May 14th.