FIA White Book 2025: Justice reform is key to secure Moldova investment climate

Justice reform in Moldova, widely considered the most significant obstacle for the Moldova business environment, dominates the 2025 edition of the FIA White Book 2025, published by the Foreign Investors Association (FIA).

Moldova’s economy shows recovery; IMF to revise forecasts upwards

Moldova's economy is showing the first clear signs of macroeconomic recovery, according to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who estimates an economic growth of about 2% for this year.

Moldova's minimum wage hike sparks union dispute over reference value

The Government has approved the public sector salaries budget for the next year. This has prompted teachers, educators, and civil servants in public order and state security to demand significantly higher wages.

Moldova to introduce new taxes on parcels from Temu and AliExpress

Moldova's Government prepares major e-commerce changes by adjusting the customs regime for parcels ordered from international platforms like Temu and AliExpress.

Moldova state budget 2026: PAS and PSRM clash over capital investments

A heated dispute over the Draft Moldova State Budget Law for 2026, approved by the Government on December 4, took place between Deputy Larisa Novac of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and Deputy Adrian Lebedinschi of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) during the "ÎN CONTEXT" show on Moldova 1.

Electricity compensation ends: Munteanu reminds citizens it was a temporary solution

From February to December 2025, the state provided compensations for electricity consumption. However, these payments will cease in 2026. Authorities stated that this measure was temporary and funded by a support package from the European Union.

CNAM director: 385 million lei deficit of medical insurance funds will not affect patients

The projected deficit of over 385 million lei in the mandatory health insurance funds (AOAM) for 2026 will not affect patients, hospitals, or drug suppliers. Ion Dodon, the Director of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), assures that the situation is manageable and poses no risk to the healthcare system.

Association of companies into clusters: More investments and new jobs

Businesses in the Republic of Moldova can attract more investment and create new jobs by establishing economic clusters modeled after successful European examples. To date, 20 clusters have been formed in the Republic of Moldova, with several more currently in development.

Another 133 mayoralties join the “Europe is Close” Program, totaling 1.6 billion lei in investments

A total of 133 localities included in the Single Project Document (DUP) will receive funding from the national budget for modernization projects as part of the third edition of the "Europe is Close" program. Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, who is also the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, presented the list during a press conference on Wednesday, December 3.

Moldova rejects immediate Russian product ban, mulls Temu tax

Russian products will not disappear from store shelves in the Republic of Moldova for the time being. However, cheap parcels from Chinese platforms, such as Temu, could soon face new taxes or regulations.

Moldova economic growth: New national plan and EU 1.9 billion

The economy of the Republic of Moldova "has emerged from stagnation" and is now on a robust growth path.

Energocom submits base cost documents to ANRE for gas tariff

Energocom submitted documents on December 1 to the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE), detailing the base costs that inform the final regulated natural gas tariff.