Leușeni route opened after 12-year wait

After more than 12 years of waiting, a 37.2-kilometre section of the R33 Hâncești–Lăpușna–M1 national road has been rehabilitated and opened to traffic. The project cost approximately €38.75 million and was financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Experts debunk Tiraspol’s claims: Chișinău spends millions on healthcare and education in the left bank

The Republic of Moldova allocates tens of millions of lei annually from the state budget to support residents of the Transnistrian region. The funds are intended to cover expenses for medical services, subsidized medicines, and university education.

Moldova reports first VAT revenue from online parcels

Postal operators registered more than 38,000 international parcels in Moldova's ASYHUB system on November 2, the first working day after a 20% VAT took effect on low-value online imports.

Moldova gains economic leverage over breakaway region

Moldova has gained economic leverage over the breakaway region on the left bank of the Dniester as Russian-backed economic support weakens, creating new opportunities for the country's reintegration, an IDIS Viitorul study says.

Premier Energy seeks 30% electricity tariff hike in Moldova

Premier Energy has asked Moldova’s energy regulator to raise household electricity tariffs by 30%, from 3.56 to 4.64 lei per kilowatt-hour, for customers in central and southern Moldova, pending regulatory approval.

Moldova secures China market access for fresh cherries

Moldova has secured access to China’s market for fresh cherries after the two countries signed a phytosanitary protocol in Shanghai on Wednesday, paving the way for exports once requirements are met.

Moldova’s EcoVoucher programme redeems 4,840 vouchers

Moldova’s EcoVoucher programme recorded 4,840 redeemed vouchers after its latest session, which ran from 13 October to 1 November and offered households subsidies for energy-efficient refrigerators and washing machines.

Chișinău Airport surpasses its 2025 passenger record

Chișinău Airport has surpassed its 2025 passenger total and is targeting seven million travellers by year-end, its administration said, as rising traffic puts pressure on infrastructure and operations.

Winter preparations: Gas supplies contracted until March, full stocks in Romania and Ukraine

Energocom has fully contracted the planned volumes of natural gas through March 2027. Furthermore, security stocks totaling 56.3 million cubic meters have been fully established and are stored in Romania and Ukraine. These data were presented at a meeting of the Commission for winter preparedness on November 2.

Moldova may join the Asia-Europe trade route, highlighting the importance of Giurgiulești port

The Republic of Moldova could become a key link in the Middle Corridor, an international trade route connecting China and Central Asia with Europe while bypassing Russia. The Port of Giurgiulești and the country’s railway infrastructure could play an important role in facilitating the movement of goods between the two regions.

Energy compensation registration. People urged to submit applications

Starting today, November 2, citizens can apply for energy compensation for the 2026–2027 cold season. Applications can be submitted online via the compensatii.gov.md platform or with assistance from social workers and specialists at public service centers.

Bumper harvests, fewer animals: Moldova's agriculture between growth and decline

Agriculture in the Republic of Moldova grew by 11.5% in the first nine months of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. While commercial farms are increasing production, individual households are seeing declines in livestock numbers and milk output. The number of dairy cows kept by households fell by 10% in just one year, while the pig population on agricultural enterprises rose by 54.6%.