11 million lei investment in Dondușeni: 34 farmers in Plop village will get modern irrigation

More than 30 farmers from Plop village in the Dondușeni district will gain access to water to irrigate about 87 hectares of agricultural land through the construction of a modern irrigation system. The total investment is around 11 million lei.

Moldova unbundles state railway into two entities by late 2026

Moldova's government approved the unbundling of state railway operator CFM into separate infrastructure and commercial transport entities on Wednesday, aiming to complete the EU-aligned restructuring by Dec. 31, 2026.

Chisinau Airport remains state-owned, absorbs Marculesti hub

Moldova will keep Chișinău International Airport under state ownership and finalise its absorption of Mărculești Airport, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea announced on Wednesday following a record-breaking financial year.

Moldova secures 75% of winter gas stocks amid European price surge

Moldova has contracted 75 percent of its winter natural gas supplies to shield consumers from surging European benchmark prices driven by Middle East turmoil and intense summer heat waves, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said.

Delayed transformer stalls Vulcănești–Chișinău power line

Moldova postponed the commissioning of its strategic Vulcănești–Chișinău power transmission line following maintenance delays on a critical transformer undergoing repairs in Spain, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced on Sunday.

Moldova reviews Ukraine grain import ban amid farmer protest threat

Moldova’s government is evaluating whether to maintain restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports, weighing broader economic repercussions across the domestic food processing chain against renewed protest threats from local farmers.

Moldova approves 2027 fiscal package to generate €255m

Moldova's Government approved the 2027 fiscal and customs policy on Tuesday, introducing tax overhauls and excise hikes designed to generate €254.7 million (approx. 5.1 billion MDL) in additional state budget revenue.

Chisinau mayor and utility clash over road repairs

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban demanded stricter excavation permits on Monday, accusing municipal heating supplier Termoelectrica of damaging newly rehabilitated roadways during uncoordinated underground pipeline interventions across the capital.

Moldova urged to focus on key hubs as 350 firms drive industry

Just 350 companies generate more than 80% of Moldova's industrial output, prompting economic analyst Ghenadie Ivascenco to urge the government to abandon fragmented local platforms and prioritize strategic industrial hubs.

Moldova to revise renewable energy community rules

Moldova will overhaul its renewable energy regulatory framework to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and expand green energy communities following a successful pilot project, State Secretary Carolina Novac said.

Moldova beekeepers secure IFAD funding to expand output

Moldovan beekeepers are expanding production and entering export markets with low-interest loans and development grants provided by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officials announced on Monday.

Moldova rail tariff cut fails to spur Ukraine grain flow

Moldova offered a 50% freight transit discount, but Ukrainian exporters continue to favor competing European routes, leaving Moldovan tracks operating far below target capacities, logistics analysts reported.