ANRE launches a platform to compare gas and electricity offers

Household consumers in the Republic of Moldova can now easily compare offers from natural gas and electricity suppliers. The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has launched a digital tool that aggregates market offers, allowing users to estimate costs based on their individual consumption. This platform is free to use, requires no account creation, and does not request any personal data.

ANRE director: The tariff for natural gas could be revised

The natural gas tariff could be revised if international market purchase prices remain at current levels. Constantin Borosan, Director of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), stated that the agency is closely monitoring developments after the spot price for gas rose to approximately 82 euros per megawatt-hour. By comparison, an average purchase price of around 54 euros was factored in when setting the tariff for the August–December period.

Mia instant payments expands for entrepreneurs via QR code

The MIA national instant payment system, developed by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), is now expanding to the business sector. The new Business-to-Business (B2B) QR code feature allows companies to make immediate, low-cost transfers at any time through online banking applications. With this new option, funds are transferred instantly to the account, regardless of the time or day, ensuring uninterrupted transactions without delays from bank operating hours.

Moldova's first Milk Festival is on September 20, aiming to connect consumers with farmers

The first Milk Festival in the Republic of Moldova will be held on September 20 in the village of Fundurii Vechi, located in the Glodeni District. The event, themed "From Field to Glass," aims to connect consumers with farmers and processors. It will emphasise the public's important role in supporting the local dairy industry.

Business community urges the government to cut bureaucracy and ensure fiscal stability

Business representatives conveyed their main requests to the Government during meetings with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. They emphasized the need to reduce bureaucracy, ensure fiscal predictability, and create an investment-friendly environment. In response, the Prime Minister pledged to implement measures for deregulation, digitize public services, and provide a stable climate for entrepreneurs.

Chișinău is preparing a new investment package of over two billion euros, adding to the 1.9 billion from the Growth Plan

The Republic of Moldova is developing a package of over 20 investment projects focused on infrastructure, energy, and digitalization. These projects aim to attract more than two billion euros in funding, in addition to the 1.9 billion euros already allocated through the European Union (EU) Growth Plan.

Plum harvest up 20%, but sales are struggling due to low prices

Moldovan producers are anticipating a bountiful plum harvest this year, with an estimated yield about 20 percent higher than last year's. The weather has been favorable, resulting in high-quality fruit. Harvesting is in full swing, and farmers hope to sell their entire crop. Once again, nearly half of the harvest is expected to be sold in the European Union market.

Moldova warns against illegal timber trade as firewood prices climb

Moldova has intensified timber supply chain inspections as rising firewood demand ahead of winter pushes retail prices up to €80 per pallet, prompting warnings against black-market logging.

Chișinău airport terminal expansion to start by October

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan ordered urgent terminal expansion works at Chișinău International Airport by October, warning on Friday that soaring passenger traffic has pushed the facility to operational capacity limits.

Moldova freelancers declare €2.2M August revenue as taxes drop

Moldova's independent entrepreneurs generated over €2.24 million (approx. 45 million MDL) in August revenues, yielding €339,000 in calculated single tax as monthly liabilities edged down 1.8%, official fiscal data showed.

Moldova receives €1.4B in foreign aid amid absorption delays

Moldova collected €1.4 billion (approx. 28.08 billion MDL) in foreign financing last year, but bureaucratic hurdles and cancelled tenders have slowed the delivery of critical public infrastructure projects across the country.

NBS: Unemployment fell to 7.3%, with employment rising to 859.3 thousand

The labor market in the Republic of Moldova showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of this year. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the unemployment rate decreased to 7.3%. The number of employed individuals rose to 859,300, and the total labor force increased by 2.5%, reaching 926,900 people.