Finance Ministry urges public institutions to evaluate contracts with Lukoil-Moldova

Public institutions at both central and local levels, along with finance departments and regional treasuries, were alerted to the need for a thorough evaluation of contracts with SRL "Lukoil-Moldova." This warning follows the company's designation under sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The Ministry of Finance indicated that there is a significant risk that the company may be unable to fulfil its contractual obligations.

Nearly 70 attempts to smuggle large undeclared sums out of Moldova detected this year

There has been an increase in attempts to withdraw large sums of money from the Republic of Moldova without declaring them to customs, as required by law. Customs officers documented 68 such cases in the first 10 months of this year, 35 more than the total reported for the entire previous year. In 18 of these cases, the amounts exceeded 400,000 lei, leading to the initiation of criminal cases. Additionally, 50 individuals were sanctioned for contraventions.

ANSA Director: “We communicate at a technical level whenever needed”

Trade relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation continue, although communication between the authorities is strictly at a technical level. Each notification from Moscow regarding phytosanitary issues found in Moldovan plant products is carefully analyzed in Chișinău. In turn, the authorities in the Republic of Moldova inform their counterparts in the Russian Federation about any irregularities detected in Russian products. This was stated by Radu Musteața, the director of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA), during the PE FAȚĂ show on Moldova 1 TV.

Moldova: 56 fatal work accidents in 9 months; 4.8x EU rate

In the first nine months of 2025, a total of 515 workplace accidents were recorded in the Republic of Moldova, 56 of which resulted in fatalities, according to official data.

Moldova’s fuel imports near 737K tons; Diesel dominates

Moldova imported over 737 thousand tons of petroleum products in the first nine months of 2025, a volume almost entirely consumed, according to a report released by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE).

Moldova construction: 40% growth, but labor shortage looms

The volume of construction works in the Republic of Moldova increased by almost 40 percent in the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024.

Anca Dragu: “Moldova is nearing alignment with the EU’s unified financial market”

The Republic of Moldova is entering a crucial phase of financial modernization as it moves closer to the structure of an integrated European market. This was announced by Anca Dragu, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM), at the Conference on European Economic Integration (CEEI 2025) in Vienna. The event, organized by the Austrian National Bank, brought together representatives from central banks, international financial institutions, as well as experts and investors from Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.

Moldova mandates competitive gas market for large businesses by 2026

Moldova’s gas market liberalisation is entering its critical phase, with mandatory changes set to take effect for large gas consumers in 2026.

Gas prices may fall in 2026

Gas prices may decrease in 2026; however, authorities caution that any current estimates would be speculative. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy and the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) emphasize that many misleading narratives have surfaced regarding this issue, which can distort public perception.

Life insurance remains unpopular: Moldovans spend under 4 lei per day on coverage

In the Republic of Moldova, health and life insurance are among the least popular forms of coverage for individuals. Many people perceive these options as too expensive or lack a clear understanding of their real benefits, leading them to avoid purchasing insurance. However, experts in the field emphasize that these insurance products should not be overlooked, as they can offer crucial financial support in the event of unexpected and costly life situations.

Moldova’s average salary is 10 times lower than in the EU’s highest-paying country

In the Republic of Moldova, employees earn half as much as those in Bulgaria, which has the lowest salaries in the European Union (EU). However, compared to salaries in Luxembourg, the EU's highest-earning country, Moldovan workers receive 10 times less.

Moldova gas tariff expected to drop after ANRE review, minister says

Moldova's Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu has announced an expected reduction in the natural gas tariff, stating that the regulatory body, ANRE, will soon review the price structure.