The initiative was drafted by Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The countries submitted the relevant document for discussion within the European Union.
The “Nova” Group, which owns the country’s largest private postal operator, is preparing to acquire a bank and may soon become the country’s first financial inclusion bank (FIB). Negotiations are currently in full swing and could be concluded by the end of the summer, according to Ekonomicheskaya Pravda.
A group of farmers from the Cahul district notified local authorities and the police inspectorate of their intention to hold “a peaceful protest with 20–30 tractors” on the Cantemir–Cahul highway near Andrushului de Jos (Gura Andrushului).
The situation on the global sugar market has begun to change—signs and indications of a global rise in sugar prices have emerged. The impact of trends in the international sugar market on Moldova’s sugar market is limited—due to a high (approximately 75%) basic customs duty and, consequently, limited imports.
In the first few months of 2026, the ports of Greater Odessa were subjected to more than 180 attacks—nearly as many as in the entire previous year.
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is launching a nationwide campaign to assess non-commercial farms (households) engaged in pig farming as part of measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever in the Republic of Moldova.
Representatives from 21 economic clusters, including agricultural ones, took part in the first round of the “Clusters Meet Clusters” dialogue, initiated by UNDP in Moldova. The forum’s goal is to promote the exchange of experiences, cross-sectoral cooperation, and the development of joint projects at the national level.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) presented a work plan for the integration of the agricultural sector into the European Union yesterday at a meeting of Working Group 10 (GL10) dedicated to the agri-food sector within the Economic Council under the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova,
A large group of farmers from the Fălești district plans to stage a protest (and, at the same time, drive their farm equipment onto the Sculeț-Fălești national highway) on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reminds growers that recent heavy rains and high humidity are creating favorable conditions for the spread of a number of plant diseases and pests.
In Cimislia district, a locomotive collided with a passenger car carrying five people, including three children. Surprisingly (and fortunately) there were no injuries. However, both the car and the locomotive were damaged.
In connection with heavy rains accompanied by hail, the Special Service for Active Impact on Hydrometeorological Processes carried out “a series of operational activities” at the end of last week. In Edinet, Singerei, Cornesti and Calarasi, units of this service treated convective clouds with 51 anti-hail rockets.
Last week, the Agricultural Investment and Payments Agency (AIPA) authorized for payment Le13.70 million from the National Fund for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Washington is moving toward tough economic measures that will directly affect Kazakhstani exports. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) officially recognized Kazakhstan as one of 60 economies whose anti-forced labor policies are deemed “unreasonable” and detrimental to U.S. trade.
Global food prices remain near three-year highs due to logistical disruptions and unfavorable weather conditions.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) Ludmila Katlabuga at the Zero Waste Forum 2026 (“Zero Waste 2026”) held in Istanbul on June 5-7 under the theme “The Road to Antalya. Zero Waste as a measure to combat climate change”.
Moldovan wine has received a new confirmation of its quality and uniqueness recognized many times. At the International Wine Competition VINARIUM 2026, the works of Moldovan winemakers were appreciated with 80 medals, including 4 big gold medals, 72 gold medals and 4 silver medals.
The pattern of sown areas in the grain-growing regions of the country is changing. More and more agricultural producers are abandoning low-yielding cereals in favor of oilseeds and fodder crops. In 2026, sown areas in the country increased by almost 182 thousand hectares and amounted to more than 23.8 million hectares.
From July 1, new fuel designations will appear at gas stations in Ukraine – E5, E10 and B7, which will indicate the content of biocomponents in gasoline and diesel. The innovation applies only to the system of fuel labeling in accordance with EU standards. The familiar gasoline grades A-95 and A-92 will not disappear, their labeling will not change.
High activity of Ukrainians has become one of the most important trends on the Polish real estate market. According to official data, in 2025 Ukrainian citizens purchased in Poland more than 9.3 thousand apartments with a total area of 548 thousand square meters – this is more than all other foreigners bought together.
