Households in Moldova expect 10% gas price cut following Gazprom exit

Moldovan consumers are expected to receive lower natural gas tariffs by late January 2026.

Powering Moldova: 65% of December electricity sourced from international markets

Moldova secured 458,150 MWh of electricity to meet its national consumption needs in December 2025. The majority of this supply, totaling 65.46%, was sourced through international imports.

New tax reporting rules for energy traders to simplify reverse charge mechanisms

Moldova’s State Tax Service (SFS) will introduce a streamlined VAT declaration format for electricity and natural gas transactions effective January 2026.

From SWIFT to SEPA: Moldova slashes transfer fees by 95%

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) reports that the country’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) has generated over €1.4 million (approx. 27.5 million MDL) in monthly savings for citizens and businesses.

Government secures 30-year mortgages for young families by freezing credit margins

The Moldovan Government has officially maintained the maximum interest rate margin for the "First Home" (Prima Casă) state-guaranteed loan program at 3% for 2026.

Moldova targets debt sustainability with strategic 2028 fiscal roadmap

Moldova’s public debt reached €6.19 billion (approx. 121.4 billion MDL) by the end of 2024, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. To address the rising burden, the Government approved a medium-term state debt management program for 2026–2028 during its December 29 session.

Strategic restructuring of CFM to separate infrastructure from commercial operations

Railway transport is a strategic priority for the Republic of Moldova. Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea emphasized that recent logistics tests prove the sector's immense potential for the nation's future.

From migration to muffins: How state grants are fueling local dreams in Durlesti

After a decade of working in the United Kingdom, Rodica Moldovanu returned to Moldova to transform a lifelong passion into a profitable reality. Investing her family’s entire savings, she opened a specialized pastry shop in Durlesti.

Science meets tradition: Why Andrei Bîzgan’s slow-fermented bread is transforming the local market

Andrei Bîzgan, an entrepreneur from the town of Rezina, has turned a deep-rooted passion for authentic flavors into a thriving local business.

Agriculture 2025: crop output up, orchards hit by extreme weather

Moldovan agriculture is at a crossroads, balancing between stability and resilience. The year 2025 presented a mix of outcomes: while there were noticeable increases in crop production and record exports, severe losses in fruit cultivation occurred due to frosts and extreme weather events. In this context, 2026 is set to be a pivotal year, where the direction of agricultural policies and the ability to adapt to climate change will be critically important.

Unharvested corn in Drochia leaves farmers facing losses of up to 40%

Crops that were not impacted by the drought are now at risk due to the extended rainfall. In the Drochia district, some farmers were unable to harvest their corn. Small-scale farmers, lacking sufficient space to store and dry their corn, are particularly affected. As a result, they are forced to sell their corn directly from the field, often at prices that are up to 40 percent lower than usual.

Tulips bloomed in Bardar in mid-winter

In the middle of winter, a greenhouse in the Ialoveni district is seeing the first tulips bloom. These flowers, specially imported from Holland, are bringing an early touch of spring. Gheorghe Tonu cultivates 40 varieties of tulips, and he believes that each flower has its own unique charm, capable of warming anyone's heart.