Moldova’s e-commerce market reached 640,000 active shoppers in March 2025, and the number of active online stores reached around 2,800 in the first half of the year. The growth is structural – estimated at 7-9% p.a. in 2025-2026 – and comes exclusively from generational shifts and gradual adoption of digital habits. The EU accession process is gaining momentum. A major Romanian retailer has publicly stated that it is considering entry.
In an interview with our portal, entrepreneur Mircea Baciu spoke about a real opportunity that would allow Moldova to significantly increase its exports – through the use of international online trading platforms.
On April 22, the Buiucani Court in Chisinau sentenced the former leader of the Democratic Party, scandalous oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc to 19 years in prison and a ban on holding public office for 5 years. Plahotniuc was also ordered to pay about $60 million to the state.
The necessity of attracting foreign investments into the Moldovan economy is not disputed by anyone. However, the country’s authorities do not have a clear understanding of how to actually do it, what levers and mechanisms to use. One of the effective, and at the same time quite accessible and efficient mechanisms was proposed by a well-known entrepreneur Mircea Baciu. What exactly we are talking about – in his interview with curentul.md.
Famous Moldovan journalist Vladimir Solovyov has been put on the wanted list by the Russian Interior Ministry.
In a dramatic final on the evening of Dec. 18, the Senegalese national team defeated tournament hosts Morocco to win the African Cup of Nations for the second time in its history, according to Logos Press.
About 13,000 customers will be transferred from RWS Bank, a Ukrainian bank formerly owned by Swedbank Group. IuteBank will be built from scratch as a fully licensed digital bank operating under the supervision of the National Bank of Ukraine. Iute will limit its total investments in Ukraine to EUR 15 million and the bank’s net loss in 2026 will be capped at EUR 3 million.
From January 1, 2026, a new form of activity – independent entrepreneur – will be officially launched in Moldova, – reports Logos Press.
According to Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță, the moratorium applies to all vacant positions registered as of November 30, 2025 in the budgetary sector.
In 2026, the maximum margin for government-guaranteed loans in the Prima Casa program will remain at 3%.
Moldova will extend import privileges for personal cars and goods for diaspora citizens returning to the country.
In 2026 Moldova will receive a grant of EUR 1.85 million from Germany to support SME investments in energy efficiency.
Dragi prieteni, 2025 was a very good year for the Republic of Moldova. I myself could witness this only for the last four months, but what four months it has been!
For some reason it is more profitable for the state, as the main employer, to go into debt and spend loans on endless subsidies and social transfers than to expand the tax base. Otherwise, the refusal to raise the minimum wage to European standards, proposed by trade unions, cannot be explained. And wages – in an envelope or not – are a matter of sleight of hand. Moreover, according to the rules of the game established by the state.
The Moldovan government, at a meeting on October 8, approved the list of laureates of the National Award 2025. The award is one of the highest manifestations of recognition of scientific, cultural, artistic and sports figures who have contributed to the development and promotion of Moldova’s image at the international level. It is awarded on the basis of a competition, the candidates being nominated by the relevant authorities and creative unions. There are 10 laureates annually.
PSG Paris beat Tottenham London in a penalty shootout 4-3 in the European Super Cup match, which pits the winner of the Champions League against the winner of the Europa League trophy.
Six institutions located in Moldova, including lyceums, a cultural center and hospitals, have already started using solar power plants installed by UAB Solet and SRL Oguzenergy.
State enterprise Termoelectrica S.A. has sent Logos Press a denial of the article reproduced by our publication on the NordNews portal. In accordance with the right to reply provided by law and based on the code of ethics and journalistic practices of good faith, which Logos Press always respects, we publish the response of Moldelectrics S.A. to this article.
Vilnius supports Chisinau’s course on European integration: the main focus is on economy, energy security and defense, Logos Press reports.
The Republic of Moldova has made progress in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing on many controlled indicators and further does not need the control process of the MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe.
