Access road to Ungheni's new Flower Bridge put out to tender

An important development for the "Flower Bridge" in Ungheni has emerged. The National Roads Administration (AND) has announced a tender for the construction of the access road leading to the bridge over the Prut River in Ungheni. Companies interested in participating in the project can submit their bids until September 8, 2026.

Almost 2,500 Transnistrian economic agents registered with ASP

As of the end of the first semester of 2026, the number of economic agents registered with the Public Services Agency (ASP) in the Transnistrian region is nearing 2,500. Specifically, there are 2,492 companies listed in the agency's records, including 461 permanently registered and 2,031 provisionally registered.

Only six of 25 drug manufacturers remain in Moldova

The existing formula for determining the producer price of medicines does not align with current economic and geopolitical realities. At present, prices are calculated based on countries such as India and China, where production conditions differ significantly from those in the Republic of Moldova. Industry representatives argue that this pricing mechanism has led to a decline in the number of domestic drug manufacturers, dropping from 25 to just six over the past three decades.

Parliament makes solar energy more accessible with simpler installation rules

Individuals looking to install photovoltaic panels or electricity storage systems will benefit from simplified procedures. On July 23, Parliament voted in favor of legislative amendments that streamline the authorization process for these projects and remove certain administrative barriers that have hindered the growth of renewable energy initiatives.

Government approves clearer state aid rules for businesses

The state is altering its approach to financing public enterprises and strategic investments. The government has approved a draft law that will provide state aid under clearer, more predictable, and more easily verifiable rules to prevent the waste of public funds.

Sausage market dominated by local producers: Eight brands account for 90% of sales in Moldova

The market for sausages and meat preparations in Moldova is primarily dominated by domestic production, unlike other sectors such as beer, juices, or dairy. Eight local brands hold a remarkable 90% share of the Moldovan sausage market, while the remaining 49 producers account for only 10%.

Moldova faces 38% gas price hike amid surging energy market

Moldovan households face potential natural gas price increases to €1.04 (approx. 20.3 MDL) per cubic meter including VAT, representing a 38% surge over current rates.

PM Vasile Tofan pledges state asset sales for pension system reform

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has ruled out raising the retirement age, proposing instead to fund a newly introduced Pillar II pension system through the transparent privatization of underutilized state assets.

Moldovan banks issue €425M in loans as corporate sector leads

Commercial banks in Moldova issued €424.5 million (approx. 8.32 billion MDL) in new financing last month, according to data released by the National Bank of Moldova.

Chișinău Central Market directs €142k profit to historical debts

The municipally-owned enterprise operating the Chișinău Central Market will allocate its entire 2025 net profit of €142,210 (approx. 2.78 million MDL) to cover historical financial losses. The Chișinău Municipal Council approved the decision on July 21.

Moldova energy efficiency audit highlights bureaucratic bottlenecks

More than half of Moldova’s final energy consumption is absorbed by public buildings. Despite energy efficiency being a top strategic priority, investment returns remain difficult to prove due to the absence of a unified monitoring framework.

Moldova energizes 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău power line

The entire 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line will be energized this week up to the Chișinău Electrical Substation. The announcement was made on Monday, July 20, by the Acting Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, following an official site visit to the facility.