Electricity compensation ends: Munteanu reminds citizens it was a temporary solution

From February to December 2025, the state provided compensations for electricity consumption. However, these payments will cease in 2026. Authorities stated that this measure was temporary and funded by a support package from the European Union.

CNAM director: 385 million lei deficit of medical insurance funds will not affect patients

The projected deficit of over 385 million lei in the mandatory health insurance funds (AOAM) for 2026 will not affect patients, hospitals, or drug suppliers. Ion Dodon, the Director of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), assures that the situation is manageable and poses no risk to the healthcare system.

Association of companies into clusters: More investments and new jobs

Businesses in the Republic of Moldova can attract more investment and create new jobs by establishing economic clusters modeled after successful European examples. To date, 20 clusters have been formed in the Republic of Moldova, with several more currently in development.

Another 133 mayoralties join the “Europe is Close” Program, totaling 1.6 billion lei in investments

A total of 133 localities included in the Single Project Document (DUP) will receive funding from the national budget for modernization projects as part of the third edition of the "Europe is Close" program. Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, who is also the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, presented the list during a press conference on Wednesday, December 3.

Moldova rejects immediate Russian product ban, mulls Temu tax

Russian products will not disappear from store shelves in the Republic of Moldova for the time being. However, cheap parcels from Chinese platforms, such as Temu, could soon face new taxes or regulations.

Moldova economic growth: New national plan and EU 1.9 billion

The economy of the Republic of Moldova "has emerged from stagnation" and is now on a robust growth path.

Energocom submits base cost documents to ANRE for gas tariff

Energocom submitted documents on December 1 to the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE), detailing the base costs that inform the final regulated natural gas tariff.

From father to son: the Bostan family cultivates a thousand hectares in Schineni

In the Schineni commune of the Soroca district, three generations of the Bostan family are engaged in agriculture. Their tradition of farming, passed down from father to son, has become an inspiring example for the entire community. The Bostan family now runs a modern agricultural business, managing nearly a thousand hectares of land with tractors and advanced machinery.

Over 400,000 Moldovans shop online monthly, driven by price and product variety

Online commerce in the Republic of Moldova achieved a record value of 464 million euros last year, according to the study "Moldova E-Commerce Market 2025" conducted by AmCham Moldova. While an increasing number of Moldovans are opting for online shopping due to lower prices and quick delivery times, the country still faces challenges with digitalization. The technological infrastructure has not kept pace with the rapid growth of online commerce.

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."