The Swedish company VIM Energy Systems has signed a contract worth approximately 190 million Swedish kronor (about 17.25 million euros) for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a large-scale battery energy storage system park in Bălți, the Republic of Moldova.
Fans of unique terroir wines will have the opportunity to sample them at the fourth artisanal wine festival, which will take place in Chisinau at the National Museum of Moldovan History from September 4–6.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has announced new maximum prices for major types of fuel, which will be in effect from August 15 to 17, 2026.
About 1% of eurozone companies with physical retail locations accept cryptocurrency and stablecoins, and this figure has remained virtually unchanged over the past two years. Among companies selling goods and services online, only 0.2% accept such assets, according to a study by the European Central Bank.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to replace electromagnetic catapults with steam catapults on U.S. aircraft carriers. The redesign could cost the government billions of dollars.
The state-owned enterprise “Moldovan Railways” (CFM) has published its financial statements, which show that the company returned to profitability in the first half of 2026, following multimillion losses in previous years.
At its meeting on August 21, the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) plans to consider a draft decision to raise the natural gas rate for residential consumers to 20.30 lei per cubic meter.
Several companies that trade in building materials are suspected of tax evasion totaling more than 7 million lei.
According to data from the State Tax Service (STS), the number of millionaires in Moldova increased by 1,624 over the past year, reaching 9,643.
A new technology and innovation center—Moldova HiTech Park—may be built in Steaua, where companies in the fields of technology, research, and digital services will operate. The project will create the conditions to attract investments estimated at approximately 600 million euros.
An explosion and fire occurred at KNDS Ammo Italy, a major ammunition manufacturing plant in Italy. The facility is located in Colleferro, approximately 60 kilometers from Rome.
At today’s meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Energy and the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED) and representatives of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), the main areas of future grant assistance to be provided to the Republic of Moldova by the Kingdom of Norway were discussed.At today’s meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Energy and the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED) and representatives of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), the main areas of future grant assistance to be provided to the Republic of Moldova by the Kingdom of Norway were discussed.
Repack Company manufactures packaging for eggs, fruits, and vegetables from waste paper; once this packaging ends up in landfills, it breaks down into environmentally safe components within a few weeks, and the company plans to expand its product line.
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Victoria Shapron as CEO for Ukraine and Moldova. Shapron announced her appointment on LinkedIn on August 12. She previously worked at AB InBev, Visa, Red Bull, Motorola, and BAT.
The Radu family’s home in the village of Benești, in the Telenest District, was modernized as part of the FEERM program. The walls were insulated, the facade and front door were renovated, and a biomass boiler and a new heating system were installed.
In the course of a single day, the Moldovan Customs Service reported two cases of “thwarting attempts to smuggle psychotropic substances across the Moldovan border.”
Prices for major fuel types, which had stabilized by the end of last week, continue to remain at the same level, with slight fluctuations up or down.
The National Anti-Corruption Center, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Customs Service, and the State Tax Service have approved a unified mechanism for conducting parallel financial investigations at the national level.
Energocom has currently secured approximately 76% of the total volume of natural gas needed to meet consumption for the 2026–2027 gas year (October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027).
This was stated by Andrei Pavaloi, head of the Education Department of the Chisinau City Hall. According to him, far fewer young teachers are joining the profession than are needed, and many do not even stay on until the end of their first school year.
