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.

Energocom Trading to supply natural gas to Termoelectrica in October and November

Energocom Trading was awarded a contract to supply natural gas to Termoelectrica from October to November 2026, following a successful bid in an auction held on the Romanian Commodity Exchange EST platform.

French chocolatier brings chocolate-covered Moldovan fruits to Paris

For many French people, the spirit of National Day extends beyond France's borders. Settled in the Republic of Moldova, they are establishing businesses and starting anew there. One such individual is Nicolas Dimitrescu, who has opened a factory in Chisinau that specializes in chocolate-covered fruits.

Chisinau water tariffs could increase to 21.39 lei per cubic meter

Household consumers in Chișinău may soon see higher utility bills as regulators evaluate a proposed water and sewage rate adjustment.

Moldova STS collects €315k tax from independent entrepreneurs

The State Tax Service of Moldova calculated €315,148 (approx. 6.18 million MDL) in unified taxes for independent entrepreneurs for June 2026. Officials issued nearly 3,200 payment notices, with a settlement deadline set for July 27.

Premier Energy outlines rules for bill recalculations

Residents absent from their homes for at least 15 consecutive days can request a recalculation of their unmetered shared utility bills, provided they follow strict statutory procedures. The announcement was made by Premier Energy, the largest electricity provider in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova electricity market grows as day-ahead volumes hit 9.2%

Moldova's wholesale electricity market is experiencing steady growth in traded volumes, signaling progress toward a competitive energy sector aligned with European Union standards.

Chisinau approves 2026 budget after months of political deadlock

Chisinau has approved its 2026 municipal budget following a three-hour debate on Monday, July 13, ending a prolonged reliance on provisional financial frameworks. The document passed in two readings in its original form, without amendments proposed by the opposition Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction.

Moldova Customs revenue exceeds €1B in H1 2026 amid smuggling push

Moldovan customs authorities intercepted over six million contraband cigarettes in the first half of 2026, including 550,000 cigarettes seized during a joint operation with Romanian border officials.