Moldova outlines 2050 energy strategy to boost renewables and integration with EU market

Moldova is set to overhaul its energy sector by 2050 with a new strategy aimed at creating a secure, sustainable, and competitive system.

Moldova's railway gets boost from Japanese experts

Moldova's national railway company, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM), is set to receive technical expertise from Japan to help it develop its capacity and integrate into international logistics networks.

Photovoltaic power plant will be built in Zâmbreni, Ialoveni

A photovoltaic power plant is set to be built in the commune of Zâmbreni, located in the Ialoveni district, covering an area of approximately 18 hectares. It is expected to start operating in four years. On Wednesday, September 10, the government authorized the installation of the plant outside the town.

Moldova: Why its EU path is key for economic growth

Moldova must maintain its European path to strengthen economic development, according to the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Doina Nistor.

Chisinau hosts key energy transition meeting

Chisinau is hosting a regional meeting on electricity markets and energy transition this week, organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Moldova's grape harvest expected to be larger than last year, but below average

Moldova's grape harvest began in mid-August and is expected to continue until late October. Experts predict this year’s harvest will be larger than last year's, but smaller than the multi-year average.

Moldova secures $7.9M grant for Dniester River restoration

Moldova is set to receive a $7.9 million grant from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to expand sustainable landscape management practices in the Dniester River basin.

Moldova's agri-food sector sees significant growth with modernised farms

Moldova’s livestock sector is expanding, thanks to projects funded by the European Union and other external partners.

40M lei grants for 66 Moldovan firms to create hundreds of jobs

Sixty-six companies from the Republic of Moldova received grants totaling approximately 40 million lei. This financial support is expected to stimulate investments exceeding 64 million lei in the national economy.

Soroca farmers cut risks via canning factory partnership

Amid the market uncertainty that many farmers are experiencing, the Stempovschi family from Soroca has discovered a solution that provides them with stability. They cultivate vegetables on three hectares of land, and their entire harvest is sold to a local cannery. The farmers emphasize that this collaboration is far more convenient and predictable than selling directly in the market.

Millions in grants for Moldovan businesses: investments and new jobs

Sixty-six companies in the Republic of Moldova received business development grants through programs managed by the Entrepreneurship Development Organisation (ODA). Authorities estimate that this support will generate investments of over 64 million lei in the national economy and create hundreds of new jobs. The funds will be used to purchase modern equipment and improve production processes.

Spain ranks in Moldova’s EU top 10 trade partners

Spain is one of the Republic of Moldova's key trading partners within the European Union, ranking 9th in the EU and 14th globally. In 2024, the total volume of trade between Moldova and Spain reached 168.9 million US dollars, accounting for 1.3% of Moldova's overall trade, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.