INFOGRAPHIC | EU GDP per capita is over five times higher than Moldova’s

The European Union remains the Republic of Moldova's primary trading partner, accounting for more than two-thirds of Moldovan exports. However, noticeable differences still exist between our country and the European average in areas such as income, the labor market, health, education, energy, and production.

Moldova aligns its customs system with EU rules, bringing new benefits for businesses

The Republic of Moldova is working towards integrating into the European Union customs area. This integration aims to reduce border-crossing times and the number of checks for economic agents. Additionally, the Customs Service has announced that it is gradually minimizing physical controls and is increasingly using risk analysis and information exchange methods.

Vulcănești–Chișinău power line nears completion

The construction of the Vulcănești-Chișinău overhead power line has reached its final stage, with plans to energize and test the infrastructure in June. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Energy following an unannounced visit from Minister Dorin Junghietu to the Vulcănești and Chișinău power stations. During his visit, he assessed the progress of the work and ensured that the implementation deadlines were being met.

Less customs bureaucracy: All customs decisions go digital this summer

All customs decisions will be digitized by the summer of this year. The Customs Service has already converted eight decisions into electronic format, and another ten are scheduled to be digitized by June. This announcement was made by the institution's director, Radu Vrabie, during the "Banii" show on Moldova 1.

Nearly 500,000 passengers flew from Chișinău International Airport in April. Berlin, Paris, and Prague led the destinations list

Nearly 484,000 passengers travelled on flights operated from Chișinău International Airport in April. The figure marks a 24.6% increase, or 95,600 more passengers, compared with the same period last year.

Moldova-EU trade doubled in four years. Expert: “Economically, we’re fully integrated into the EU”

The Republic of Moldova's economy is becoming more closely tied to the European market. Trade with the European Union has doubled in just four years, with total transactions reaching a historic milestone of $8.5 billion by the end of last year. Specifically, Moldovan exports increased to $2.6 billion, while imports of European technology and products surpassed $5.9 billion.

Moldova to launch European gauge rail works in 2027

The Republic of Moldova will begin constructing its first European-gauge railway line on the Ungheni–Chisinau route in 2027. This strategic infrastructure project aims to integrate the national network into the European Union's TEN-T corridor, enabling train speeds of up to 160 km/h.

Moldova-Romania bridge to cut travel time by 3 hours

The cross-border connection between Moldova and Romania is evolving from historical symbolism to strategic infrastructure. The Ungheni–Golăiești road bridge, the first built in nearly six decades, is now 45% complete.

Moldova transport sector faces systematic collapse risk

The Republic of Moldova’s passenger road transport sector is nearing a critical threshold due to surging fuel prices and deep-seated structural inefficiencies. Oleg Tofilat, Executive Director of the Union of Transporters and Road Workers, warns that without immediate systemic intervention, the industry faces total collapse within years.

Moldova clears historic railway wage arrears

Moldova’s national railway operator, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM), has successfully cleared its entire historical wage debt. Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Bolea confirmed on May 6 that all outstanding salaries were paid in full by the end of April 2026.

eYou AI social platform launches in Romania

A new AI-integrated social media ecosystem, designed to verify post authenticity in real-time, has officially launched in Romania. Developed by French entrepreneurs based in Bucharest, eYou debuted on May 5 as a European alternative to dominant global platforms.

Moldova expands battery storage to 200 MWh for grid stability

Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu announced that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) currently cover 50 MW of Moldova’s 700 MW total consumption. Authorities plan to expand this capacity to 200 MWh in the coming months.