Moldova central bank marks 35 years amid Euro integration

The National Bank of Moldova (BNM) marked its 35th anniversary on June 4, 2026, reporting unprecedented institutional stability and deeper integration into the European financial ecosystem.

Moldova allocates €15.3m to unbundle and upgrade railways

The Moldovan Government approved the allocation of €15.3 million (approx. 300 million MDL) from the state budget on June 3 to modernize railway infrastructure and boost passenger transport services. This funding enables the executive branch to sign multi-year agreements for both track administration and public transport operations immediately.

Moldova cuts gas transit tariffs by 90% for Ukraine route

Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced a 90% reduction in natural gas transit tariffs on Route 1 during a government meeting on June 3, 2026. The major tariff cut will take effect on October 1, 2026. The strategic measure aims to boost the competitiveness and volume of the energy corridor traversing several European states.

Moldova allocates €5.6 million in diesel subsidies to farmers

More than 2,240 farmers have applied for diesel excise tax compensations through the Agency for Agricultural Intervention and Payments (AIPA). The government allocated €5.61 million (approx. 110 million MDL) to fund this support mechanism following applications submitted between May 11 and June 2, 2026.

Moldovan farmers access €25.5M in EU agricultural funds

Moldovan farmers accessed over €25.5 million (approx. 500 million MDL) in European funds through the Agriculture Credit Facility (FCA) program between March 2025 and late May 2026. These funds, distributed as a combination of loans and grants, aimed to stabilize the vital agrarian sector.

IT and communications offer Moldova’s highest-paying jobs

In the first three months of 2026, employees in Moldova earned monthly salaries ranging from 10,200 to 39,300 lei.

Moldova imports half of the dairy it consumes

The Republic of Moldova produces only half of its dairy consumption domestically, with the remainder imported as either raw materials or finished products. Although the local dairy sector is expanding, the market requires hundreds of thousands of tons each year to satisfy consumer demand, which totals nearly 500 thousand tons annually.

Energocom will store an extra 6.3 million cubic meters of gas in Romania and Ukraine for winter

Moldova’s natural gas security stocks will increase by 6.3 million cubic meters for the 2026–2027 cold season. The decision was announced on Tuesday, 2 June, by the Ministry of Energy, following the completion of public consultations.

Over 40 tonnes of Moldovan apples blocked and destroyed in Russia

More than 40 tonnes of apples from the Republic of Moldova were recently blocked and destroyed in Russia after phytosanitary authorities detected a quarantine pest in the fruit.

Regional energy security: Ministers Junghietu and Shmyhal discuss the use of Ukraine’s underground gas storage facilities

Ukraine’s underground gas storage facilities could strengthen regional energy security. Moldova’s Energy Minister, Dorin Junghietu, discussed potential cooperation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Denys Shmyhal, during Baku Energy Week, one of the region’s leading energy events.

Moldovan Business Gala 2026 celebrates local enterprise resilience

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of the Republic of Moldova has staged the Moldovan Business Gala 2026 at Castel Mimi. The high-profile event brought together over 300 business leaders, public officials, and foreign diplomats to recognize outstanding corporate performance.

Chisinau resident powers home with 90% solar efficiency

A resident of Chișinău, Dinu Bubulici, has significantly reduced household energy dependence by combining solar generation, insulation, and heat pump systems in a single integrated setup.