Iași boosts cross-border links with Moldova

The Iași City Council is behind nine projects—either under way, completed, or submitted for EU funding—through the Interreg NEXT Programme.

Ukraine resumes scrap metal exports to Russian-backed Transnistria

Ukrainian scrap metal traders have resumed exports of raw material to the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria after a one-year hiatus.

Moldova’s wine sector goes global: Key conference

Moldova is taking steps to reposition its wine on the global stage, moving from tradition towards international competition.

Undeclared work in Moldova: Key risks and solutions

The number of undeclared work cases remains quite high in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova's new Tech Hub: Moldova HiTech Park to drive innovation

Moldova is set to establish its first advanced technology park of national strategic importance—the Moldova HiTech Park.

Moldova's low minimum wage and the cost of living

Despite a minimum wage increase in the Republic of Moldova from 5,000 to 5,500 lei, effective January 1, 2025, the country continues to have one of the lowest minimum wages

Diaspora's $56.5B: Fueling Moldova's economic engine

Moldovans in the diaspora are projected to send home an estimated $3.5 billion in 2025, a sum on par with 2024.

Around 90 projects will modernize local infrastructure in Moldova, with 3 billion lei in investments

In the coming two years, numerous villages and towns in the Republic of Moldova will receive significant investments in infrastructure, drinking water supply, sanitation, tourism, and business development.

Program supporting young employees in strategic fields with 3,000 lei, started

Young people in the Republic of Moldova who are participating for the first time in seven strategic sectors will receive a non-taxable monthly allowance of 3,000 lei for 12 months. This initiative, launched by the authorities on Thursday, August 14, aims to attract young workers to key areas of the economy.

From hobby to business: a couple’s bid to conquer the artisanal ice cream market

A family from Chisinau turned their passion into a successful business by opening an ice cream parlor. It all began with Ivan and Liubov Boaghi making ice cream in their kitchen. However, their sweet dream quickly transformed into a delightful and lucrative venture. Customers are willing to pay extra for the chance to enjoy their special desserts.

Family business in Brăviceni modernized with EU funds

In the village of Brăviceni, Orhei district, the Caraman couple is developing a vegetable business that has been passed down through generations. They successfully attracted European funds and state subsidies, which enabled them to modernize ten greenhouses and expand their cultivated areas.

Moldova's apple harvest drops 31.5% amid spring frosts

Moldovan apple producers are expected to harvest around 277,000 tons of fruit this year, a 31.5% decrease from the 404,600 tons harvested in 2024, according to the "Moldova-Fruct" Association.