Government hires specialist for digital identity defense

The government has decided to allocate 75,000 euros to a German expert in internet governance to represent the country's interests in an international dispute regarding the ".md" domain. This funding decision was approved on August 5 during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Tofan outlines tax reform: low-income breaks and higher taxes on vices

The government plans to raise taxes on vices, offer tax breaks for lower-income individuals, and implement a system to ensure the Value Added Tax (VAT) does not affect household savings. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan shared an overview of the tax reform concept during a government meeting on August 5, which will be published on August 6.

Discover Moldova with the holiday voucher: New card accessible through a mobile app

Entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova can provide employees with vacation vouchers valued at 8,700 lei. The new vacation card, linked to a mobile application, will enable beneficiaries to manage their balance and plan trips to 31 tourist destinations across the country. This new system fully digitalizes the distribution of vacation benefits. Through the dedicated application, users can check their available balance in real time and view the list of partner locations participating in the program.

Reconstructing Ukraine: a strategic triangle of Bucharest, Chisinau, and Kyiv

The reconstruction of Ukraine should be viewed as more than just a financial undertaking; it ought to be transformed into a regional development project that includes both the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Cristian Lepădatu, one of the initiators of the STRATEG platform, emphasizes that the Republic of Moldova plays a strategic role within this triangle. This positioning provides Chisinau with the opportunity to serve as a bridge between the European Union and the reconstruction efforts in the neighboring state.

Power shortage tonight: Emergency reserves activated, outages possible as authorities urge residents to charge phones

The Republic of Moldova may experience an electricity shortage this evening, August 4, due to high consumption driven by the ongoing heat wave and decreased energy production in the region. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu urged the public to conserve electricity to prevent potential disconnections.

Over 102 million card payments in three months: Economist says the “Revolution” began with travel abroad

Moldovans conducted over 102 million card transactions in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the growth of cashless payments in the national economy. This rate was approximately 13 transactions per second.

The state seeks to facilitate the financing of investments in energy storage systems

The Ministry of Energy, together with the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization and the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), is preparing a new loan guarantee instrument for investments in battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Moldova backs Romania grid as Danube drought cuts nuclear power

Moldova is stepping in to bolster Romania’s power grid as severe drought along the Danube River and emergency maintenance at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant trigger a regional supply deficit.

Moldova diesel prices hit €1.67 per liter amid supply alert

Moldovan drivers face higher fuel costs starting August 4, as diesel prices move closer to record highs while gasoline registers a minor decline.

Ceadir-Lunga launches third municipal bond issue in Moldova

The municipality of Ceadîr-Lunga has launched its third municipal bond issue, consolidating its position as Moldova's most active local authority in capital market financing.

Moldovan farmer expands flock to 600 sheep in Todiresti

In the village of Todiresti, located in the Ungheni district, a personal passion has turned into an expanding agribusiness. Four years ago, Dumitru Obriste started raising livestock on a small scale. Today, alongside his wife Ana, he manages a flock of roughly 600 sheep and goats.

Moldovan automated mill turns grain into high-value export flour

In Grinăuți, a village in northern Moldova, entrepreneur Ruslan Ioxa has launched an automated flour mill designed to process up to 80 tonnes of wheat daily.