Moldova's growth lags EU: 1/3 of population in poverty

The Moldovan economy is projected to grow by two percent this year, increasing to three percent next year, a rate significantly below the average recorded in the European Union (EU) states.

NBM phasing out 1, 5, 10 Lei notes; Coins will replace them

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is gradually withdrawing the 1, 5, and 10 Lei banknotes from circulation as they become worn.

Moldova tourism shatters records with 252k visitors in Q3

The year 2025 marks the best results in the history of Moldovan tourism, states Veaceslav Ioniță, an economic policy expert at the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS) "Viitorul."

Moldova fuel prices drop: ANRE cites platts and global factors

Gasoline and diesel prices have decreased by up to 2% this week. According to the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE), this development is driven by the drop in international Platts quotations.

Moldova approves 2025 Budget fix: More pay for teachers, utility help

The draft law on the State Budget Rectification for 2025 allocates increased funding for teachers' salaries, social assistance, and utility bill compensations.

Moldovan fruit exports: PM Munteanu sets global goal

The quality of Moldovan fruits warrants their place on store shelves across Europe and the world, and Moldovan farmers deserve to be among the most respected and competitive producers, declared Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu at the 11th edition of the Fruit Business Conference.

Chișinău STARTUP Grant Funds Young Repatriates, 252 new jobs

Twenty-seven young people who returned home to launch or develop their own businesses in Chișinău have secured over 5.25 million lei in non-reimbursable funding through the Municipal Program "STARTUP for Youth and Migrants."

Chișinău opens modern green energy training center

A state-of-the-art workshop dedicated to training renewable energy specialists was inaugurated at the Center of Excellence in Electronics and Energy in Chișinău.

Census 2024: Only 44% economically active, over 1 million outside the labor market

The Republic of Moldova has one of the lowest labor force participation rates in recent years, based on the final data from the 2024 Population and Housing Census, presented on November 25 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Only 44% of individuals aged 15 and older are economically active, which means that over a million people are currently outside the labor market.

25 years of IFAD in Moldova: $267M invested, thousands supported in rural areas

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is celebrating 25 years of activities in the Republic of Moldova. Over this period, the organization has invested nearly $267 million to modernize rural infrastructure and provide direct support to thousands of farmers and small businesses. During the anniversary event, officials and development partners highlighted the critical role of these interventions in transforming agriculture and revitalizing villages.

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.