Moldova plans major railway reform: CFM restructuring ahead

Moldova’s state-owned railway company, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM), will not be privatized but may undergo restructuring by splitting into two joint-stock companies—one responsible for railway infrastructure and the other for freight and passenger transport.

First Moldovan apples are exported to India

Moldovan apples are being exported to the Indian market. The first commercial delivery has set off for Mumbai, India, from the village of Bilicenii Vechi, Singerei district. The fruits will reach their destination in three months at most. According to the authorities, the Indian market is one of the biggest with approximately 1.4 billion consumers and a large export potential.

Moldova's waste imports: Regulations, risks, and recycling

Moldova is permitted to import non-hazardous waste from the European Union, which may only be used as raw material in industrial processes, in accordance with national legislation.

IMF team visits Moldova to assess economic progress

A team of experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), headed by Alina Iancu, will arrive in the Republic of Moldova on Monday, March 10, and will remain there until March 14.

Republic of Moldova is the biggest exporter of sunflower seeds to the EU

The Republic of Moldova has become the biggest exporter of sunflower seeds to the European Union. More than 60% of the EU bloc's imports of this product come from our country, according to Eurostat. Between July 1 and February 1, Moldovans exported about 500,000 tons of seeds, most of which went to the European market, said Iurie Rija, director of the Association of Exporters and Importers of Agricultural and Cereal Products.

Moldova secures €26M in EU grants to boost businesses

Seventy-five entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova have received over 26 million lei in non-repayable grants through EU-funded programs managed by the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA).

Maia Sandu to French investors: "It is time to invest in the Republic of Moldova now"

The Republic of Moldova welcomes French companies with attractive business opportunities, as highlighted by President Maia Sandu during the Moldovan-French Business Forum. Over 180 French companies participated in the five sessions of the forum, which focused on various sectors including energy, transportation and infrastructure, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, agri-food and wine, as well as technological innovations.

Invest in Moldova: 8% fixed interest rates

The Ministry of Finance announces a new issue of government securities, available tomorrow through the EVMS.MD platform.

Moldova joins SEPA, boosting euro payments and international transfers

On March 6, Moldova was officially accepted into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), marking a historic decision that will greatly enhance the speed, security, and accessibility of euro-based transactions.

Moldova launches program to boost local SMEs and digitalization

Limited access to financial resources, challenges in entering new markets, lack of specialized expertise, and the need to accelerate the digitization process.

Two villages in Stefan Voda district will benefit from a modern irrigation system

In the context of ongoing droughts and high temperatures that are significantly impacting farmers, residents of the villages of Căplani and Crocmaz in the Ștefan Vodă district will soon benefit from a modern irrigation system. Rehabilitation of the existing system is set to begin in a few weeks and is being funded by the World Bank.

Farmers in Moldova to benefit from 5.1% loans starting March 2025

Starting from March 1, 2025, small and micro farmers in Moldova will be able to benefit from favorable loans at an interest rate of 5.1% and grants.