UN Tourism launches Wine Innovation Challenge for European startups

The United Nations Tourism organization has launched the European Wine Tourism Innovation Challenge to support startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are reshaping the rural tourism landscape across Europe.

Moldovan postal market revenue doubles as private courier firms lead

E-commerce expansion doubled Moldova’s postal service revenue between 2024 and 2025, reaching €48 million (approx. 941 million MDL), up from €24 million.

Moldovan watchdog fines Mogo €12,750 over non-compliance

Moldova's National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) has fined non-bank lender Mogo €12,750 (approx. 250,000 MDL) for failing to enforce a regulatory decision for over a year. The microfinance institution had been ordered to refund all payments collected under unfair contract terms between May 29, 2022, and March 11, 2025.

Moldova targets 1.55m tonnes harvest amid low grain prices

Moldova’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry forecasts a wheat harvest of approximately 1.55 million tonnes for the 2026 season. Covering around 339,000 hectares, the yield will fully secure domestic food needs and sustain export capacity.

Moldova Employment Agency helps 13,000 find jobs in 2026

More than 13,000 job seekers in Moldova have secured employment through the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) since the start of 2026, according to official data released on July 17.

Moldova gas hike: Energocom seeks surge to €1.07/m³

Moldova’s state energy supplier, Energocom, has formally requested approval from the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) to raise domestic natural gas tariffs by 45%.

Plastic wreaths and funeral ornaments could be banned over environmental concerns

Plastic wreaths and funeral ornaments may soon be banned from sale, according to a proposal from the Ministry of Environment. The ministry cites the negative environmental impact of these items once they end up in cemeteries. This initiative has sparked debate in society: while environmentalists support the ban, traders argue against it, stating that alternatives made from natural materials are often much more expensive and inaccessible to many families.

Gas prices rise amid Middle East tensions; Energocom seeks a tariff of about 21 lei

Household natural gas bills may rise by more than six lei per cubic meter due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which is affecting international purchase prices. In light of this situation, S.A. "Energocom" submitted a request for a regulated price adjustment to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) on July 15.

Outdoor advertising market reaches 95 million lei, led by Chișinău, Ungheni and Drochia

The outdoor advertising market in the Republic of Moldova is valued at approximately 95 million lei and is primarily concentrated in the cities of Chisinau, Ungheni, and Drochia. On a national scale, authorized street billboards cover a total area of 33,164 square meters, which is enough space to fit at least four standard football stadiums.

Government seeks solutions to school salary funding shortfall

The government is establishing an intervention mechanism to ensure that teachers and other employees in the education system receive their salaries on time. The Ministry of Education and Research has drafted a decision that will enable local authorities to redistribute available savings among educational institutions experiencing a shortage of funds for salary payments.

"Green House" program: 600 more applications reviewed; new call to open this fall

Over 1,050 households have already received approval for financing through the "Green House" program, managed by the Fund for Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector (FEERM), while another 600 applications are under evaluation. The Director of the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED), Ion Muntean, emphasized that the large number of applications demonstrates the increased interest of citizens in energy efficiency investments.

Government advances plans for the bypass road in Drochia

The government has established a preliminary research commission to designate the construction of the Drochia bypass road as a national public utility project. Nicolai Mîndra, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR), stated that this is a necessary step outlined by legislation to move the project forward.