Labour force participation rate in Moldova falls to 41.8%

The number of employable people in Moldova has declined by over 400,000 in the past 19 years, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. In 2003, there were 1.3 million employable people in the country, but this number fell to 890,000 in 2022.

Electric bus made in Moldova can travel 70 kilometres autonomously

The Republic of Moldova has produced its first electric bus, which can travel 70 kilometres autonomously and meets all international standards. The bus was assembled by engineers from the Informbusiness company, which specialises in producing electronic transport equipment that is exported to more than 170 cities around the world.

CSE allocates 60 million lei for rehabilitation of Cahul-Giurgiulești railway section

The Commission for Exceptional Situations (CSE) has ordered the allocation of 60 million lei for the rehabilitation of the Cahul-Giurgiulești railway line. The funds will be transferred to the state enterprise "Calea Ferată", which is responsible for the implementation of the project.

Passenger numbers on Moldova Railways drop by 8 times in 20 years

The railway station in Moldova is facing a severe decline in passenger numbers, according to data presented by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldova needs to cut red tape to attract more investment, says Economy Minister

Economy Minister Dumitru Alaiba said that Moldova still needs to take a number of steps to become more attractive for investment.

Moldova to help Ukraine export grain, but takes into account farmers' interests

The Republic of Moldova is working with external partners to help Ukraine export its grain, while taking into account the interests of Moldovan farmers, said President Maia Sandu in an interview with RFI on August 18.

Number of people working in Moldovan agriculture decreases by 600,000 in 23 years

The number of people working in the agricultural sector in Moldova has decreased by approximately 600,000 in the past 23 years, according to economic policy expert Veaceslav Ioniță.

Nearly 400 former patent holders switch to self-employment

The number of former patent holders who have switched to the new activity regime has increased by nearly 400 in the past week, according to the Minister of Economy, Dumitru Alaiba.

Moldova beekeepers face collapse in exports due to low prices

The export price of bee honey has dropped by over 70% this year, according to the Association of Bee Products Exporters from the Republic of Moldova. The president of the association, Vitalie Popa, said that the price drop is due to a number of factors, including full stocks of bee honey in European countries and a decrease in honey productivity in Moldova.

Exports of goods from Moldova fall by 11% in six months

Exports of goods from the Republic of Moldova totaled just over $2 billion in the first six months of 2023, a decline of about 11% from the same period last year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.

Moldovan farmers dissatisfied with grain price

Despite a bountiful harvest this year, Moldovan farmers are dissatisfied with the price they are receiving for their grain, according to regional agriculture officials. Some farmers in the south of the country are also struggling to repay loans due to poor harvests.

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's Danube ports drive up wheat prices

The price of wheat rose after Russia attacked Ukraine's Danube ports, according to the American news agency Bloomberg. At the Chicago Board of Trade, prices were up 1.3% on Wednesday after falling 6% in the previous three sessions.