Moldova gas market reform drives major volumes on BRM

The liberalization of Moldova’s natural gas market for large corporate consumers has delivered its first major outcomes. During the first two months of the reform, companies traded over 514,000 MWh (approx. 48 million cubic meters) on the over-the-counter (OTC) platform operated by the Romanian Commodities Exchange (BRM).

Moldovan winemakers win over 80 international medals

Moldovan winemakers achieved remarkable success at the VINARIUM International Wine Contest 2026, one of the largest wine competitions in Central and Eastern Europe. They returned with a total of over 80 medals, including four Grand Gold medals, 72 gold medals, and four silver medals.

Finance Ministry prepares reform of “First House” Program

The Ministry of Finance is planning a reconceptualization of the government's "First House" program, which will include an updated budget and new application rules for beneficiaries. According to authorities, the new official document will be presented by the end of this week.

Community-building organizations celebrated at Gala

Seven organizations and associations that contribute to community development in the Republic of Moldova were honored at the Civil Society Gala. They received grants to further advance their projects, highlighting the active role of civil society and emphasizing the need for ongoing support.

Moldova HiTech Park seen as major growth driver

Moldova HiTech Park, the country's first advanced technological park of national strategic importance, spans 50 hectares in the Chisinau Arena area. It aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the business environment. The park is expected to create over 20,000 jobs and generate an economic impact of approximately 1.3 billion dollars, according to Doina Nistor, chairwoman of the Moldova HiTech Park Board of Directors.

EcoVoucher programme collects over 300 tons of e-waste for recycling in Romania

More than 300 tonnes of discarded refrigerators and washing machines were collected through the EcoVoucher programme. The figures were presented during Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu's visit to the warehouse of the PRO REP Association, a nationally authorised collective system for collecting waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Farmers announce protest on the Sculeni to Fălești national road

Several farmers from the Fălești district will take part in a protest on Friday, June 12, against what they describe as the "discrimination and decapitalization" of micro, small, and medium-sized farms. The protest is backed by the Farmers' Force Association.

ANRE extends Moldovagaz gas supply to Tiraspol

Moldovagaz will remain the entity responsible for supplying natural gas to the Transnistrian region. The decision was approved by the Board of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) at its June 9 meeting.

Agriculture goes digital with new farmer's registry

The digitalization of agriculture is an essential aspect of the Republic of Moldova's journey towards European integration. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) presented its key commitments and planned actions to align Moldovan agriculture with European Union standards during a meeting of the working group for the agri-food sector, which is part of the Economic Council under the Prime Minister.

Rapeseed stays among Moldova’s most profitable crops

Following a year of record harvests, rapeseed continues to garner interest from farmers. This year, the cultivated area is estimated at approximately 158,000 hectares, including around 20,000 hectares in the Transnistrian region.

Moldova mandates cashless payments for businesses by July 2026

The State Tax Service of Moldova has announced that certain economic operators must accept cashless payments in Moldovan lei starting July 1, 2026. This mandate applies to businesses operating physical units that recorded sales over €25,510 (approx. 500,000 MDL) in the previous calendar year.

Village of Corlăteni turns into horticultural innovation hub

The village of Corlăteni in the Râșcani district transformed into a hub of horticultural innovation for a day. Fruit growers gathered for a new edition of the "Fruit Day" exhibition, which focused on the concept of the "orchard of the future." This concept emphasizes creating more efficient and profitable orchards that meet new market demands.