Moldova’s central bank raises base rate to 9%

The National Bank of Moldova raised its base rate to 9% on September 17, citing stronger inflationary pressures and energy market volatility.

Moldova offers up to €15,000 to help unemployed launch businesses

Moldovan authorities are offering grants of up to €15,000 (approx. 300,000 MDL) to help registered unemployed citizens launch their own businesses, fostering job creation and self-employment across the country.

Moldova diesel hits record 35 MDL as fuel crisis hits households

Surging fuel prices threaten the living standards of nearly 80 percent of Moldovans as record retail price caps strain agriculture, freight transport, and lower-income families, economic analyst Veaceslav Ioniță warned on Wednesday.

Moldova to raise personal tax allowance and tobacco excises

Moldova will increase its monthly personal tax allowance from 2,475 MDL to 3,335 MDL while raising excise duties on tobacco and diesel by 20%, under the draft 2027 fiscal policy.

Moldova diesel hits record high as winter gas hike looms

Diesel prices in Moldova surged past a historic 35 lei per liter on Wednesday, while authorities warned that another natural gas tariff increase is becoming likely ahead of winter.

Moldova inquiry exposes systemic abuses across 323 state firms

Moldovan lawmakers uncovered systemic governance failures across 323 state enterprises, including decades-long insolvency proceedings and unrecorded public assets, parliamentary inquiry head Dinu Plîngău announced on public broadcaster Moldova 1.

Moldova tests unified orchard register to boost fruit exports

Over 20 Moldovan fruit producers are piloting a unified orchard register to streamline technical field records and align domestic production with European Union quality, safety, and international certification standards.

PM Tofan talks with farmers after protest threats: "We need sustainable solutions"

The government is working to ease tensions with farmers following a recent threat of renewed protests, which may involve bringing tractors onto the roads. On September 14, the "Farmers' Force" Association issued this warning. In response, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with farmers to find a "balance" that would provide support—such as bank lending—while also reducing inspections.

ANRE launches a platform to compare gas and electricity offers

Household consumers in the Republic of Moldova can now easily compare offers from natural gas and electricity suppliers. The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has launched a digital tool that aggregates market offers, allowing users to estimate costs based on their individual consumption. This platform is free to use, requires no account creation, and does not request any personal data.

ANRE director: The tariff for natural gas could be revised

The natural gas tariff could be revised if international market purchase prices remain at current levels. Constantin Borosan, Director of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), stated that the agency is closely monitoring developments after the spot price for gas rose to approximately 82 euros per megawatt-hour. By comparison, an average purchase price of around 54 euros was factored in when setting the tariff for the August–December period.

Mia instant payments expands for entrepreneurs via QR code

The MIA national instant payment system, developed by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), is now expanding to the business sector. The new Business-to-Business (B2B) QR code feature allows companies to make immediate, low-cost transfers at any time through online banking applications. With this new option, funds are transferred instantly to the account, regardless of the time or day, ensuring uninterrupted transactions without delays from bank operating hours.

Moldova's first Milk Festival is on September 20, aiming to connect consumers with farmers

The first Milk Festival in the Republic of Moldova will be held on September 20 in the village of Fundurii Vechi, located in the Glodeni District. The event, themed "From Field to Glass," aims to connect consumers with farmers and processors. It will emphasise the public's important role in supporting the local dairy industry.