Rail freight costs will increase on November 1st

Rail freight transport costs are rising. Moldova’s Railway (CFM) has announced a 15% increase in tariffs for export, import, transit, and domestic traffic, effective November 1, 2026, driven by rising costs for petroleum products.

In September, nearly 762,000 passengers flew from Chișinău

Chisinau’s "Eugen Doga" International Airport set a new passenger record in September. Nearly 762,000 people passed through the airport—an increase of approximately 116,000 compared to the same period last year.

Stopfals.md debunks Russian gas and price narratives in Moldova

Russian gas imports into the European Union rose slightly in 2026; however, this increase is temporary and comes against the backdrop of Russia's gas phase-out. According to an analysis published by Stopfals.md, Russia's share of EU gas imports has dropped from approximately 45% in 2021 to around 12%, and the European Union has already adopted a timeline for completely eliminating Russian imports. The analysis further indicates that the Republic of Moldova does not purchase Russian gas through intermediaries and that the lower price in Ukraine is attributable to domestic production and a special regulatory mechanism.

Moldova fast-tracks US-funded high-voltage power link to Romania

The Moldovan government granted national public utility status to the planned Straseni–Gutinas high-voltage power line, fast-tracking construction on a strategic energy link with Romania, officials announced on Wednesday.

EU and EBRD invest €130 million to modernize Moldovan irrigation

Moldova will overhaul two major centralized irrigation networks under a €130 million (approx. 2.52 billion MDL) modernization plan backed by the European Union and international lenders, the government announced.

Inquiry reveals widespread financial damage in Moldovan state firms

Mismanagement across eight strategic Moldovan state enterprises caused over €180.4 million (approx. 3.5 billion MDL) in financial damage between 2023 and 2026, according to findings from a special parliamentary inquiry commission.

Moldova capital launches new grants to support startups

Aspiring entrepreneurs, youth, and women in Chisinau can access three ongoing grant programmes offering up to €50,000 in non-repayable funding, municipal authorities announced on Tuesday.

Moldova partners with IMF to digitise tax collection and audits

International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts have launched a two-week technical mission in Chisinau to assist the State Tax Service (STS) in overhauling tax administration, revenue collection, and compliance.

SEPA integration saves Moldovans €16m in cross-border fees

Moldovan citizens and businesses saved more than €16.4 million (approx. 330 million MDL) in bank transfer fees during the country’s first year of operational integration into the Single Euro Payments Area.

Moldova revamps vineyards as EU bans hybrid wine grapes

Moldova will phase out Isabella and Lidia wine grapes as European Union accession approaches, aligning local vineyards with strict European regulations on commercial winemaking, agriculture officials announced.

Strășeni-Gutinaș line: US-funded project group formed

A working group to coordinate the construction of the Strășeni-Gutinaș power line was launched in Chisinau. It includes representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Moldelectrica, the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, and the company responsible for designing and constructing the line.

Authorities celebrate a successful National Wine Day, noting PMAN's linguistic diversity

The "Wine of Moldova" country brand has reached new organizational standards and achieved increasingly significant international recognition. Tourists from over 30 countries attended the 25th edition of National Wine Day, held in Chișinău on October 3 and 4. The event was marked not only by a record number of visitors in the Great National Assembly Square (PMAN) but also by a Guinness World Record—the largest grapevine "formed" by 493 people.