News about Economy of Moldova
Electricity consumption in the Republic of Moldova did not decrease but actually increased the day after the authorities called on residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their consumption during peak hours.
The Moldovan government has granted permission to build a 30-MW solar power plant and a 60-MWh energy storage system in the city of Vadul-lui-Vodă.
The transformation of the international security architecture will continue in the coming years, and the war in Ukraine will remain one of the key factors influencing the security situation in Europe. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova, NATO is expected to continue strengthening its eastern flank and deterrence mechanisms, while the European Union will accelerate the development of its own defense capabilities.
Moldova has launched an official interactive tool that provides users with access to detailed information on foreign trade. It was launched by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as a standalone application, whose main advantage is the ability to generate data at various levels of detail in accordance with international statistical classifications and user requests.
The concept for the new tax reform will be officially presented on August 6, but the authorities have already revealed its main provisions. The previous version of the document was withdrawn following a wave of criticism from the public and the business community and is said to have been one of the reasons for the government’s resignation.
Artificial intelligence could enable developing countries to achieve results equivalent to a century of development in just a decade, if they take swift action to address gaps in energy, communications, and skills, according to a World Bank report released on Tuesday.
Employees of the National Bank of Moldova demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism, and their salary levels must also be analyzed in light of competition in the banking market. This opinion was expressed by the Secretary General of the Government, Alexei Buzu.
The activities of investment companies will be regulated by the National Financial Markets Commission (CNPF).
Polaris Aviation Group, an airline that has not yet been officially registered in the Republic of Moldova, has acquired its first aircraft for commercial flights.
Moldova is expected to face a power shortage this evening due to the difficult situation in the region. Authorities are urging citizens to conserve electricity.
Moldova is seeking approval from Chinese authorities to export honey to the Chinese market. This issue was discussed at a meeting between Moldova’s ambassador to Beijing, Petru Frunze, and Mao Wenchong, deputy director general of the Department of European and Central Asian Affairs at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Moldova has a great opportunity to become a wonderful and beautiful country, especially with the help of young people from the diaspora. The experience they’ve gained abroad sets them apart and allows them to bring new ideas for the country’s development. PAS MP Eugeniu Sinchevici made this statement at the event “Youth Talk: Youth Changes the World.”
Moldova needs to start finding common ground. Not about everything at once, and not about the past. But at least on what kind of country we are trying to build and whether there is a place in it for people with different experiences, languages and views of what is happening.
The Patriot Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation has 11 managers and only 2 subordinates. The average salary is 47,710 lei.
Moldova is preparing a set of measures to ensure the security of natural gas supplies during the 2026–2027 heating season. The plan, developed by the Ministry of Energy, calls for diversifying gas procurement sources, building up necessary reserves, and establishing response mechanisms in the event of emergencies.
Debts totaling approximately 600 million lei were refinanced under an external assistance program. The funds were provided by the Agricultural Credit Fund (FCA) from March through July 2026. A total of 700 farms received loans. The grant component associated with the loans provided to farmers amounted to 61.02 million lei.
Vocational and technical education institutions have job openings for master instructors and teachers. Professionals who meet the established requirements and are hired for these positions may receive one-time payments of up to 375,000 lei.
The Confederation of National Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) reminds employers of their obligation to take additional measures to protect workers during hot weather. When the air temperature exceeds +30 °C, employers must, in particular, provide each employee with 2–4 liters of water free of charge during their shift and, in some cases, access to showers.
Energocom purchased 12,134 MWh of electricity on August 3—27% more than two days ago.
Cross-border traffic between Moldova and Romania has increased by 40% compared to the same period last year. This has prompted the authorities of both countries to consider measures to optimize it.
