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Inflationary measures amid high inflation, or anticipation of the National Bank of Moldova's Stop-and-Go policyData about the Activity of Moldovan Commercial Banks on August 31, 2025Dr. Sándor Csány: Being the 4th largest, OTP in Moldova will grow both organically as well as through possible mergers and acquisitions It seems to be a place, but it is notScott HOCKLANDER: For me, the persistence of Moldovan citizens is not only a learned lesson, but also a great exampleSorin MASLO: "The year 2022 was a turning point for the "Cricova" Wine Combine, the turnover increased by almost 25%"Deposit rates are at their peak. Market conjuncture or Why banks need individuals’ depositsValeriu LAZĂR: "If the state does not support business today, tomorrow it will have no one to collect taxes from.Chisinau Airport as a reflection of statehoodMonetary measures against non-monetary inflationBanks as the fulcrum of the economy: they have increased profits and are preparing for the challenges of the 2H 2022The Ministry of Finance and investors in the State Securities market at the peak of placement volumesThe banking market: turmoil and increased demand. No panicIs Moldova ready for the economic consequences of the war in the neighboring country?Are we heading for hyperinflation? It all depends on the correct diagnosis and the prescribed treatmentWhat is happening in the Government Securities Market and what does the National Bank have to do with it?The wine industry is on the verge of a revolution: Is the industry-specific law bankrupting enterprises? The trap for the oil products marketLászló DIÓSI: Foreign investments come to Moldova due to banking system stabilityWhen there is no program with the IMF, we issue are government securities ...Nikolay BORISSOV: “Acquisition of Moldindconbank is the best procurement in the Moldovan market, albeit the most risky one”Oil Ping Pong GamesBanking 2020 - pandemic, profitableWeird 2020: humility, depression, rebellion, accepting a new realityThe Hunger Games of the foreign exchange marketHow to tame liquidity?Veaceslav IONITA: The government killed the business, but flirted with the populationPeople and Business: Natural and Unnatural SelectionAlexandru BURDEINII: Being ethical becomes vital in business nowadaysMoldova’s Key Macroeconomic IndicatorsPrices at filling stations

Press Review. Friday, 8 September 2023

Press Review. Friday, 8 September 2023

InfoMarket Agency presents:
* "Moldavskiye Vedomosti"
- 800 thousand dollars from the government of RM dazzled foreign auditors
Moldova has all the prerequisites to be left without gas and electricity by winter. Last week someone, including the President, promised that tomorrow or the day after tomorrow we will be informed about some details from the act of audit of JSC Moldovagas debts to PJSC Gazprom. And now, Maia Sandu said in confidence that the auditors allegedly did not find any debt of 800 million dollars owed by Moldovagaz to Gazprom.
- Western ambassadors prepare for local elections in Moldova
Chief Ambassador Kent Logsdon has gathered at his home all the independent press of Moldova, according to Moldovan publishers. These are Jurnal TV, TV8, "Ziarul de Garda", the head of the Broadcasting Council and the advisor to President Maia Sandu (she is also the daughter of the head of the Constitutional Court).

* "Ziarul de Garda"
- Resignations and disciplinary sanctions after the armed attack at the Airport
Two months after the armed attack at Chisinau Airport, in which two people were killed, Adrian Efros, Minister of Interior Affairs, presented on Monday, September 4, the results of the internal investigation on this case. According to him, nine airport employees were sanctioned, four of whom were dismissed.
- Energy Minister on results of audit of Moldovagaz's historical debts: 'It is proposed to pay off $8.6 million and settle this debt'
Energy Minister Victor Parlicov announced on Wednesday, September 6, the results of the international audit of the historical debts of Moldovagaz for the right bank of the Dniester River and "actions of the Government to protect consumers".

* "Saptamana"
- The politician is not allowed to let a word escape
PAS deputy Lilian Carp, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense and Public Order, was asked to comment on the discharge of Igor Trofimov, at his own request, from the post of state secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI), following the tragedy at the airport that left two people dead.
- Maia Sandu and future bridges
Romanian Senate President Nicolae Ciucă met Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Wednesday. The two officials discussed the support that Bucharest is providing and will provide to Chisinau to join the European Union.

* "Moldova Suverană"
- Hard times are coming, with dedicated villains
The political heat will be more terrible than the summer.

* "Ekonomicheskoye Obozreniye"
- Moldova has moved closer to the Three Seas
At the summit of the Three Seas Initiative, which ended on Thursday in Bucharest, it was decided to accept Greece as a full member of the association, and Moldova and Ukraine as associate members.
- War on cash: reanimation of outdated norms
The Ministry of Finance has drafted the Law on Cash Settlements. It will significantly limit the ability of entrepreneurs to use so-called cash in their activities. The draft law was proposed for public discussions; the Ministry accepted comments and suggestions to the document until August 28.

* Media
- NM Espresso: on the reduction of Moldova's currency reserves, disputes around the "gas audit" and tougher punishment of drivers – NewsMaker
- Moldova faces a new problem: Reduced capacity of the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline - MoldStreet
- Critical situation in the south of the country. Forta Fermierilor (Farmers' Power) Association: Farmers are in enormous despair - Realitatea