MoldATSA Fallout: President Maia Sandu launched a “general cleanup” after the MoldATSA scandal, calling it a systemic mistake and promising tougher controls, sanctions, and changes to how senior officials are appointed—plus new rules for state-owned enterprises to boost transparency, audits, and board oversight. Public Pay Transparency: Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban demanded PAS-linked officials’ salaries and advisers’ incomes be published, arguing citizens have a right to see how public money and external aid are spent. VAT/Excise in Transnistria: A new mechanism sets how VAT and excise taxes will be paid on foreign trade transactions in Transnistria, with defined customs procedures and steps to prevent double taxation. Customs Goes Digital: From July 1, Moldova will roll out an electronic Customs Decisions Information System to handle authorizations and decisions online, cutting paperwork and counter visits for businesses. Energy & Heating Prep: Moldova and the World Bank signed a $1.7m grant to prepare modernization of Termoelectrica/Chișinău heating via a new high-efficiency cogeneration plan. EU/Markets & Trade: Moldova aligned oil stock rules with EU standards, requiring 90 days of net import reserves, and also moved to increase the specific trade margin for petroleum products. Aviation Watch: Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Bolea said he has no details about the proposed Polaris airline, noting the Civil Aeronautics Authority requires an Air Operator Certificate. Digital Advertising Growth: Coob Ads was named Google Ads sales representative in Moldova (and four other markets) starting July 1, signaling continued push for localized digital services. Agriculture: Cherry exports may get a short marketing window as harvest timing shifts, while cabbage prices are expected to drop as mid-season varieties hit the market.