The 6,300-lei minimum wage has left a 2.8-billion-lei deficit in the pension fund

The Republic of Moldova's minimum wage of 6,300 lei should be raised to at least 7,300 lei to cover the subsistence minimum for an employee with one child. The National Trade Union Confederation of Moldova (CNSM) warns that the current level is insufficient and creates major imbalances in the state-funded pension system.

Loans are costlier; experts advise waiting

Loans are likely to become more expensive now that the National Bank has increased the base interest rate from 7.50% to 9.0%. This decision is intended to combat inflationary pressures. Ongoing turbulence in energy markets, driven by geopolitical tensions, adds to the uncertainty. As a result, experts are advising Moldovans to consider postponing any plans to take out loans.

Moldova raises 2026 budget to fund public sector one-off aid

Moldova's parliament passed the 2026 state budget revision in the second reading on Thursday, approving one-off financial bonuses of up to 4,000 MDL (€204) for public employees earning under 20,000 MDL monthly.

Moldova aims for world record human grapevine at National Wine Day

Moldova plans to assemble the world’s largest human grapevine on October 3, aiming for a Guinness World Record during the milestone 25th National Wine Day in central Chișinău.

Moldova’s central bank raises base rate to 9%

The National Bank of Moldova raised its base rate to 9% on September 17, citing stronger inflationary pressures and energy market volatility.

Moldova offers up to €15,000 to help unemployed launch businesses

Moldovan authorities are offering grants of up to €15,000 (approx. 300,000 MDL) to help registered unemployed citizens launch their own businesses, fostering job creation and self-employment across the country.

Moldova diesel hits record 35 MDL as fuel crisis hits households

Surging fuel prices threaten the living standards of nearly 80 percent of Moldovans as record retail price caps strain agriculture, freight transport, and lower-income families, economic analyst Veaceslav Ioniță warned on Wednesday.

Moldova to raise personal tax allowance and tobacco excises

Moldova will increase its monthly personal tax allowance from 2,475 MDL to 3,335 MDL while raising excise duties on tobacco and diesel by 20%, under the draft 2027 fiscal policy.

Moldova diesel hits record high as winter gas hike looms

Diesel prices in Moldova surged past a historic 35 lei per liter on Wednesday, while authorities warned that another natural gas tariff increase is becoming likely ahead of winter.

Moldova inquiry exposes systemic abuses across 323 state firms

Moldovan lawmakers uncovered systemic governance failures across 323 state enterprises, including decades-long insolvency proceedings and unrecorded public assets, parliamentary inquiry head Dinu Plîngău announced on public broadcaster Moldova 1.

Moldova tests unified orchard register to boost fruit exports

Over 20 Moldovan fruit producers are piloting a unified orchard register to streamline technical field records and align domestic production with European Union quality, safety, and international certification standards.

PM Tofan talks with farmers after protest threats: "We need sustainable solutions"

The government is working to ease tensions with farmers following a recent threat of renewed protests, which may involve bringing tractors onto the roads. On September 14, the "Farmers' Force" Association issued this warning. In response, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with farmers to find a "balance" that would provide support—such as bank lending—while also reducing inspections.