Moldova seeks grace period for US 25% tariff on exports

Moldovan authorities have requested a grace period from the United States of America (USA) before a 25% customs tariff is applied to all Moldovan products, announced State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, Cristina Ceban, on Thursday, July 31, during the "Public Space" show on Radio Moldova.

Pay public services instantly: Moldova's new MIA system

Starting today, 120 public services can be paid for directly from your phone, with no commission, through the MIA Instant Payments system.

New grants fuel Moldovan economic growth, jobs

Over 24 million Moldovan Lei in grants have been awarded to approximately 70 entrepreneurs nationwide to develop their businesses.

Electricity bills down 15%: New tariffs approved by ANRE

Consumers will see about a 15 percent reduction in their electricity bills. This decision was approved on Tuesday, July 29, by the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), following a request from the suppliers "Premier Energy" and "FEE Nord".

Over 8,000 Moldovans earned more than one million lei last year

A total of 8,019 individuals in the Republic of Moldova earned incomes exceeding one million Moldovan lei each during the past year.

Exception: Wheat and barley trucks allowed unrestricted road access during harvest

During the harvest campaign, trucks transporting agricultural crops from Group I, such as wheat, barley, or rapeseed, and weighing over 12 tons can circulate without restrictions on public roads in the Republic of Moldova.

Smart meter installations in Moldovan homes to reach 100,000 in two years

Over the next two years, the number of smart meters installed in households throughout the Republic of Moldova is expected to reach 100,000, accounting for approximately 7% of the country's 1.4 million electricity consumers. This installation is part of a pilot project supported by UNDP Moldova and the Government of Italy. So far, 3,000 meters have already been installed, and the total is projected to reach 35,000 by the end of the year.

Moldova joins global ePhyto network for electronic phytosanitary certificates

This week, the Republic of Moldova successfully joined the international hub for electronic phytosanitary certification known as ePhyto. This unique and centralized system enables the digital exchange of phytosanitary certificates between national authorities in various countries. By doing so, it significantly reduces the risks associated with printed documents, eliminates the possibility of forgery, and accelerates both export and import processes.

Left bank economic agents paid over 80 million lei in customs duties in the first half of the year

In the first six months of this year, economic agents from the left bank of the Nistru paid over 80 million lei in customs duties on imported goods. This demonstrates their integration into the national customs system and the strengthening of the single economic space, according to the Reintegration Policies Bureau, referencing data from the Public Services Agency. For the entire year of 2024, customs duties collected amounted to 196 million lei.

Termoelectrica secures €326 million for energy system modernization

Termoelectrica is receiving financial support of 326 million euros from European partners for the first time. This project is part of one of the most ambitious initiatives to modernize the energy infrastructure in the Republic of Moldova.

Record interest in "Green House" program: 745 projects submitted in two weeks

A total of 745 applications for funding were submitted under the "Green House" program. In just two weeks since the launch of the application session, the program has reached its maximum funding ceiling for the year. The total value of the submitted projects amounts to 149 million lei, according to the Ministry of Energy.

Moldova kindergartens gain budget autonomy

Public kindergartens, early childhood education centers, and combined nursery-kindergartens will be able to transition to a new budget management system, allowing them to independently manage financial resources allocated from the state budget.