Moldova fuels small business growth with €480,000 fund for new entrepreneurs

The National Employment Agency (ANOFM) has launched a strategic financial initiative to transition registered jobseekers into business owners. For 2026, the agency has earmarked €480,000 (9.45 million MDL) to subsidize the launch of new micro-enterprises across the country.

Moldova to receive €168 million EU Growth Plan tranche by March

Moldovan authorities expect the European Union to disburse the next installment of the €1.9 billion (approx. 37.4 billion MDL) Growth Plan for Moldova. Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță announced that the funds are scheduled to arrive between late February and early March 2026.

Moldova cuts €13.5M in red tape, signaling major 2026 deregulation push

Moldova is preparing a systemic structural overhaul for 2026 aimed at dismantling bureaucratic barriers and simplifying state inspections. Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Eugeniu Osmochescu, described the upcoming measures as a definitive move toward a predictable and transparent investment climate.

Moldova gas storage: Geological barriers and strategic reserves in Ukraine and Romania

Geological and financial constraints prevent Moldova from building domestic gas storage facilities in the near future. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu clarified that establishing an underground depot would require a $16 billion investment.

Moldova boosts local producers and regional ties at 23rd national exhibition

Over 400 domestic and international enterprises have gathered in Chisinau for the "Made in Moldova" National Exhibition. The event highlights local traditions and craftsmanship while focusing on integrating Moldovan goods into global commercial networks.

Moldova poised to debut as renewable energy exporter to Ukraine by summer 2026

The Republic of Moldova is set to reach a historic milestone by becoming a net exporter of locally produced renewable electricity. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced that rapid capacity expansion and new storage systems could create a significant energy surplus as early as this summer.

Moldova’s pharma sector eyes global expansion with €40 million investment

Moldova’s domestic pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a strategic shift toward international markets, with local producers now exporting over 70% of their output. Despite a small domestic market, the sector currently manufactures nearly 600 types of medicines, representing 10% of the products authorized in the National Drug Registry.

Moldova seeks transition period for EU-standard labor protection mechanisms

The Republic of Moldova will request a transitional period from the European Commission to establish a safeguard mechanism for employees in the event of corporate insolvency. While such special funds are mandatory across EU member states, Moldova requires several years to build the necessary institutional infrastructure.

Regional resilience: Provincial markets counter-balance capital’s real estate slump

While the real estate market in Moldova’s capital is experiencing a sharp correction following a 61% drop in sales throughout 2025, regional hubs are defying the trend. Cities like Bălți and Cimișlia report rising demand and a tightening supply of both residential and commercial spaces.

Moldova opens new sovereign bond subscription via digital investment platform

Moldova’s Ministry of Finance has launched a new subscription round for Government Securities (GS), running from February 9 to February 18. This digital-first initiative allows retail investors to acquire sovereign debt directly through the state’s eVMS.md platform.

Moldovan manufacturers face labor crisis despite booming EU exports and green energy growth

Local manufacturers are currently navigating a sharp paradox: while EU integration and grants have opened doors to prestigious markets, a critical labor shortage is stifling their ability to scale.

Moldova economy outpaces forecasts with 2.7% growth as EU-backed reforms take hold

Moldova’s economy grew by at least 2.7% in 2025, significantly outperforming the initial 1.3% forecast, according to Vice Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu.