Moldova-Bulgaria trade surges in 2024, data shows

Trade between the Republic of Moldova and Bulgaria is growing. In 2024, the total value of this trade exceeded $267 million, marking a 14.8% increase over 2023, as shown by data from the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.

Sergiu Spoială wins director role at Chișinău airport

Sergiu Spoială, the current interim director of the state-owned enterprise (S.E.) "Chișinău International Airport," has won the competition for the director position, it was announced on Friday, August 8.

NBM shifts policy to boost economic growth

Inflation is expected to continue its decline in the coming months, and financing costs will fall after the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) decided to lower its monetary policy rate.

ANRE revokes Moldovagaz license amid Russian accusations

Russia’s Gazprom energy giant, the majority shareholder of SA Moldovagaz, is accusing Moldovan authorities of "deliberately destroying" its subsidiary in Chișinău.

Fruit and veggie prices up; berries cost twice as much as in 2024

In the first half of this year, agricultural product prices rose by an average of over 28%. This increase was primarily driven by higher prices for fruits and vegetables. The data, presented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicated that the highest price increases were recorded for berries, which doubled compared to 2024.

EcoVoucher Program: Over 9,000 vouchers of 6,000 lei issued to beneficiaries

An additional 9,500 vouchers, each worth 6,000 lei, were made available to beneficiaries. This allows citizens to replace their old household appliances with new, energy-efficient models. The vouchers can be redeemed from August 7 to August 31 as part of the EcoVoucher program, according to an announcement from the Public Institution National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED).

Moldova grants over 81 million lei in electricity compensation to entrepreneurs

Between January and July of this year, 721 entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova received a total of 81.1 million lei in electricity compensation.

Tiraspol extends economic state of emergency

Tiraspol has once again extended the state of emergency in the economy as of August 6. Established in December 2024, this measure will remain in effect until the end of August.

Three candidates chosen for "Eugen Doga" Airport head; interview next

Three candidates out of 11 applicants were selected to advance to the next stage of the competition for the position of administrator at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. The deadline for submitting applications was Tuesday, August 5.

Farmers seek help; state vows action as drought hits southern Moldova hard

Farmers in the southern regions of the country are experiencing the worst drought in recent years. Crops have been severely damaged, resulting in losses totaling millions of lei, according to the farmers. Despite their requests, the authorities have not declared a state of emergency in the Căușeni and Ștefan Vodă districts. Instead, they are announcing several measures to provide support.

EU funds and elections: A look at Moldova's infrastructure projects

Over 200 infrastructure projects are being implemented in communities throughout Moldova, with another 100 potentially starting in 2025 if the promised funds from the European Union are received.

ANRE revokes Moldovagaz’s license for gas supply

"Moldovagaz," the joint-stock company and a subsidiary of the Russian concern "Gazprom," has had its license for natural gas supply revoked.