Moldova and IMF discuss reforms, fiscal policy and growth

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission chief Alina Iancu discussed the government's reform agenda and the country's economic outlook during an official meeting in Chișinău on Thursday.

Moldovan Parliament doubles financial thresholds for SMEs

The Moldovan Parliament voted on October 22 to double the financial thresholds for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), expanding support access for 147 growing companies under European criteria.

Experts to stay on vetting commission despite court ruling

International experts Herman von Hebel and Bernard Lavigne will remain on Moldova’s prosecutors' vetting commission, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu confirmed Thursday, despite a Constitutional Court ruling invalidating their appointment procedure.

Moldova deepens energy integration with Romania and Ukraine

Regional energy integration with Romania and Ukraine is a critical security imperative rather than merely a policy choice, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said Thursday during a high-level sector conference in Chișinău.

Moldova requires clear legal rules for drone production

Moldova will permit military drone manufacturing only after establishing a comprehensive legal framework, with private firms operating under strict state oversight, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced on Thursday.

Russia agrees to resume Ukraine peace talks in November

Russia agreed to resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine in November under United States mediation, the Kremlin announced on Wednesday following a three-hour meeting in Saint Petersburg.

Moldovan farmers threaten protests over grain import policies

The Farmers' Force Association warned Thursday it will stage protests with agricultural machinery unless authorities meet its demands, including extending grain import licenses, by October 30.

Over 1,000 jobs open at Chisinau autumn career fair

More than 1,000 jobs will open to job seekers at the Career Fair in Chisinau on October 23-24, bringing together approximately 20 major employers from across several key economic industries.

Trump halts Russia sanctions to pursue Ukraine peace talks

US President Donald Trump paused fresh sanctions against Russia to safeguard ongoing diplomatic negotiations, claiming that an elusive peace deal in Ukraine is “closer than ever.”

Family burnout: The toll of financial stress on Moldovan couples

Severe family burnout is rising in Moldova as couples face financial stress, unequal household chores, and the burden of caring for multiple generations, psychological counselor Peter-Vlad Ianușevici warned.

Moldova prepares 31 million saplings for reforestation drive

Moldova's forestry agency has readied over 31 million saplings across national nurseries to supply upcoming autumn and spring reforestation campaigns, officials announced on Thursday, advancing the country's national climate strategy.

EU reviews Moldovan energy aid amid rising winter costs

The European Union is actively examining potential support measures for Moldova as surging regional energy costs strain household budgets ahead of winter, EU Ambassador to Chișinău Iwona Piórko confirmed.