Moldova urges biomass heating checks ahead of winter

Moldova's Energy Ministry on Tuesday urged public institutions and consumers to prepare biomass heating systems ahead of the cold season, issuing a seven-step checklist to ensure operational safety and fuel efficiency.

Moldova average gross wage rises 9.2% to €840 in Q2 2026

Moldova's average monthly gross wage rose 9.2% year-on-year to €840 (16,896 MDL) in the second quarter of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) said on Tuesday.

Moldova extends taxes to breakaway Transnistria in economic push

Moldova began phasing in standard value-added tax and excise duties on luxury imports into its breakaway Transnistria region on Tuesday, advancing economic reintegration and curbing cross-border smuggling.

Moldova hikes household gas tariffs by 41% amid surging European winter prices

Moldova's energy regulator ANRE approved a 41% increase in household natural gas tariffs effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, driven by rising European procurement costs and winter restocking demands.

IMF: Global economy to top $150T by 2030

The global economy will surpass $150 trillion by 2030, driven largely by emerging markets across Asia, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections. Asia will anchor this expansion with an estimated $55 trillion output, followed by North America and Europe.

Moldova opens domestic trade fair with over 300 producers

More than 300 domestic producers opened the second edition of Moldova's national trade exhibition on Friday at the Moldexpo exhibition center in Chișinău, organizers said.

Moldova ranks in top 10 most expensive countries for iPhone 17 Pro

Moldova ranks among the world's ten most expensive countries for Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, where consumers pay roughly two monthly salaries for the flagship device, a 2026 comparative study showed.

Moldova moves to cut red tape for booming dental tourism

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has instructed Health Minister Alexandru Gasnas to present comprehensive deregulation measures for private dental clinics at the next cabinet meeting. The directive follows consultations with medical tourism industry leaders who cited severe administrative bottlenecks and disproportionate licensing burdens.

Moldova to tax Transnistrian luxury imports starting September 1

The Moldovan Government is initiating a phased harmonization of the tax and customs regime applied to goods imported by businesses located in the breakaway Transnistrian region. The first set of duties will take effect on September 1.

Russian top universities recruit students for drone units

Forty-seven of Russia's top 50 universities are actively urging students to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense, according to an investigation by Novaya Gazeta Europe cited by Meduza. The findings are based on the 2026 Raex academic rankings and institutional announcements.

Moldova raises FX transaction cap tenfold to €100,000

Moldova will raise the threshold for foreign currency operations exempt from National Bank of Moldova (BNM) authorization from €10,000 (approx. 201,530 MDL) to €100,000 (approx. 2,015,300 MDL). Lawmakers approved the legislative initiative in its first reading with 66 votes.

Moldova cuts Soviet-era red tape to support private sector growth

Moldova is moving to dismantle legacy regulatory barriers and eliminate burdensome paperwork that stifles private enterprise and drags down national budget revenues.