News about Economy of Moldova
In May 2026, average consumer prices in Moldova rose by 6.8% year-over-year and by 4.9% year-to-date. The annual inflation rate in April remained unchanged. In April, annual inflation reached a four-month high following a January low of 4.8%. The data is provided by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
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.
More than a year after the launch of the new ID card (card de identitate), which includes a free digital signature, authorities are sounding the alarm over the low uptake of these modern digital tools.
An online job fair for the diaspora will be held on Thursday, June 11. The event is intended for Moldovan citizens living abroad who are looking for employment opportunities in the Republic of Moldova.
The total value of assets and economic resources frozen in Moldova in 2025 as a result of restrictive measures exceeds 44.7 million lei. According to the report on the implementation of international sanctions, 439 such assets and resources were identified and frozen during the specified period.
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.
Logos Press continues its series of articles by journalist Evgeny Perestoronin and expert Dmitry Tereburke on local self-government and administrative-territorial reform.
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.
A significant number of illegal Russian-speaking call centers involved in telephone fraud are physically located in Ukraine. The perpetrators use social engineering techniques, modern number spoofing technologies, and psychological pressure.
It may seem surprising, but it’s a fact: the government agency responsible for the state’s finances makes errors in its accounting of fixed and current assets—and these errors are quite significant.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister, Economic Development and Digitalization Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu will head a joint intergovernmental commission for cooperation between Moldova and the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
Trade unions are concerned about precarization (precariousness of employment relationships) on digital platforms. While digital platforms provide flexibility and quick access to services and goods, this “freedom” often comes at a high cost to workers: deprivation of rights guaranteed by labor laws, lack of social protection and hazardous working conditions.
Last week, the Agricultural Investment and Payments Agency (AIPA) authorized for payment Le13.70 million from the National Fund for Agriculture and Rural Development.
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 development of the strategic partnership between Moldova and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is the main topic of the parliamentary mission, which is taking place in Chisinau on June 7-10.
The cost of medical care for asylum seekers in Moldova is estimated at about 5 million lei. The government plans to adopt a decree that introduces a unified procedure for their access to medical care and harmonizes the legal framework with EU standards.
The Organization for Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA) will undergo a comprehensive audit of financial statements for 2025. The approximate cost of these services is more than 580 thousand lei.
