Moldova eases permits for wind and solar projects

Moldova's parliament adopted legislation on October 29 to accelerate solar and wind power projects, but renewable energy industry representatives warn that new investment rules could undermine landowners' interests.

Moldova’s laws on violence against women face enforcement test

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Thursday that enforcing laws against violence towards women remains a challenge, urging better coordination, prevention measures and improved access to specialist services and justice.

Moldova expands energy storage as grid bottlenecks slow renewables

Moldova is accelerating investments in battery storage and energy diversification to curb import reliance, even as grid bottlenecks and bureaucratic delays stall newly built renewable power projects.

Moldova to tax online retail parcels from October 1

Moldovan authorities will enforce a 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) and a 12 MDL (€0.60) processing fee on all imported online retail parcels starting October 1, curbing exemptions for low-cost international platforms.

Moldova reviews Ukraine grain import ban amid farmer protest threat

Moldova’s government is evaluating whether to maintain restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports, weighing broader economic repercussions across the domestic food processing chain against renewed protest threats from local farmers.

Moldova budget revision risks capital cuts despite social pledges

The Moldovan government will fulfill one-off public sector bonuses and energy subsidies under its Sept. 2 budget revision, but mounting deficits and administrative hurdles risk deep cuts to development and infrastructure projects, economic experts warned.