Moldova faces steep EU farm accession talks amid subsidy debts and legal hurdles

Moldova faces demanding European Union accession negotiations in agriculture, officials and industry leaders warned Monday, as the country races to overhaul farm subsidies, align vast swathes of legislation, and resolve mounting financial backlogs.

Moldova’s parliament convenes for autumn session with budget amendments and EU bills

Moldova’s parliament will convene on Thursday, September 3, for its first plenary sitting of the autumn session, where lawmakers are scheduled to examine 17 draft laws, including five aimed at aligning national legislation with European Union standards.

Moldova budget revision risks capital cuts despite social pledges

The Moldovan government will fulfill one-off public sector bonuses and energy subsidies under its Sept. 2 budget revision, but mounting deficits and administrative hurdles risk deep cuts to development and infrastructure projects, economic experts warned.

Moldova's economy minister vows to preserve digital lead, reform SOEs

Moldova's newly appointed economy minister pledged on Wednesday to maintain the country’s digital leadership while overhauling loss-making state enterprises, cutting public waste, and attracting genuine private investment following his first cabinet meeting.

Moldova seeks external aid for heating subsidies amid tighter rules

Moldova's government is seeking external donor funding for upcoming winter heating subsidies after allocating only €27.4 million (approx. 550 million MDL) in the state budget, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said on Wednesday.

Moldova urges biomass heating checks ahead of winter

Moldova's Energy Ministry on Tuesday urged public institutions and consumers to prepare biomass heating systems ahead of the cold season, issuing a seven-step checklist to ensure operational safety and fuel efficiency.

Moldova average gross wage rises 9.2% to €840 in Q2 2026

Moldova's average monthly gross wage rose 9.2% year-on-year to €840 (16,896 MDL) in the second quarter of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) said on Tuesday.

Moldova extends taxes to breakaway Transnistria in economic push

Moldova began phasing in standard value-added tax and excise duties on luxury imports into its breakaway Transnistria region on Tuesday, advancing economic reintegration and curbing cross-border smuggling.

Moldova hikes household gas tariffs by 41% amid surging European winter prices

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE approved a 41% increase in household natural gas tariffs effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, driven by rising European procurement costs and winter restocking demands.

IMF: Global economy to top $150T by 2030

The global economy will surpass $150 trillion by 2030, driven largely by emerging markets across Asia, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections. Asia will anchor this expansion with an estimated $55 trillion output, followed by North America and Europe.

Moldova opens domestic trade fair with over 300 producers

More than 300 domestic producers opened the second edition of Moldova's national trade exhibition on Friday at the Moldexpo exhibition center in Chișinău, organizers said.

Moldova ranks in top 10 most expensive countries for iPhone 17 Pro

Moldova ranks among the world's ten most expensive countries for Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, where consumers pay roughly two monthly salaries for the flagship device, a 2026 comparative study showed.