News about Economy of Moldova
The Moldovan government today declared a 30-day state of alert (high readiness) in the field of hydrology.
Yesterday, the government’s press office attempted to reassure the Moldovan public. The main message was that the authorities are addressing the diesel fuel shortage. At the time the press release was issued, two barges—carrying 6,000 metric tons of fuel—had arrived in the country, and the same amount was expected to arrive by the end of the day. The only catch is that the Cabinet of Ministers did not specify the origin, ownership, or distribution process for this resource.
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that part of the gas rate increase could be mitigated by reducing Moldovagaz’s administrative expenses. A bill has been introduced that is intended to encourage the company to optimize its structure and expenses. In any case, according to the speaker, the government will continue to provide compensation during the cold season.
The first official visit by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vasile Tofan, will be to Bucharest, where he is scheduled to discuss with Romanian officials the situation on the fuel market and the identification of joint solutions.
A mechanism for monitoring graduate employment will be implemented in the higher education management information system. It will make it possible to determine graduates’ employment status, identify those who are unemployed within the country, and assess whether their field of study aligns with their current position.
The EU Delegation to Moldova reported that the first nine months of operation of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)—from October 2025 through June 2026—demonstrated that closer integration with the European Union brings tangible economic benefits to both Moldovan citizens and businesses.
The government intends to change its approach to appointing executives and recruiting staff for government agencies and to introduce mandatory competitive selection procedures for directors, their deputies, board members, and staff.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced that he will convene a cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning to address the situation in the energy sector, amid problems with the supply of diesel fuel and another rise in fuel prices.
Member of Parliament Constantin Cuiumju has appealed to the Court of Auditors and the National Anti-Corruption Center, demanding an investigation into how the National Bank of Moldova spends public funds. According to him, the institution’s spending stands in stark contrast to the authorities’ calls for austerity and the economic hardships faced by citizens.
As of the end of 2025, Moldovan employers owed their employees more than 165 million lei in wages and other employment-related payments. More than 10.8 thousand workers were affected by these delays.
The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments has completed the verification of applications for financial assistance from farmers who lost most of their corn and sunflower crops in 2025.
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), as part of the “Sustainable Communities through Women’s Empowerment” project, funded by Sweden and Norway, will provide 40 women entrepreneurs in Moldova’s agricultural sector with financial support to develop climate-resilient businesses.
Starting July 27, the Ministry of Finance is conducting another two-week cycle of updates to the subscription terms for government securities for individuals via the eVMS.md platform. Interest rates remain elevated, as they were in the previous round.
The weakening of the U.S. dollar on the global market is linked to the first signs of de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The week began with the U.S. currency losing value against other major world currencies.
During the past workweek, the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments approved for payment applications for financial support totaling 17.49 million lei from the National Fund for the Development of Agriculture and the Rural Environment and the Republic of Moldova’s Growth Plan for 2025–2027.
Today, a grand opening ceremony for the bypass road was held in Slobozia-Mare (Cahul District).
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), sales by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rose by 15.5% in 2025, and their share of Moldova’s economy increased by 1.7% over the course of the year.
In the second quarter of 2026, Moldovan citizens took out a record amount of bank loans amid falling interest rates and growing demand for financing.
Bucuria is one of Moldova’s most recognizable brands, with a turnover of nearly 700 million lei. It produces more than 7,800 metric tons of sweets annually and remains the largest player in the country’s confectionery market. In an interview with Infotag, the company’s CEO, Ecaterina Cechina, explained how the business operates, why the factory does not take out loans for expansion, who oversees product quality, and whether the company has any new best-sellers.
From July 20 to 26, 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 861.5 million lei, which is 102.2% higher than the target for the reporting period.
