European energy funds: Moldova boosts energy security with EBRD support

The Republic of Moldova is enhancing its energy security by securing a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. By the end of July, the first 170 million euros of a total loan amounting to 400 million euros will be available. Eugeniu Buzatu, the interim director of Energocom, discussed on the "Spațiul Public" show on Radio Moldova how these funds will be utilized.

Over 55,000 Moldovans will gain drinking water access via Belgium-supported project

More than 55,000 residents of the Republic of Moldova will gain access to safe drinking water through a project that will install BOSAQ water kiosks in 85 localities across the country. The Parliament has ratified a loan agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium, amounting to 12 million euros. This funding is intended for the implementation of the "Decentralized Drinking Water Supply" Project.

Transnistrian businesses export nearly 77% of their goods to the EU market

In the first half of 2025, exports from the Transnistrian region to European Union (EU) member states accounted for 76.9% of the total volume of foreign trade transactions. Additionally, imports from the EU made up 45.8%, according to information from the Reintegration Policy Bureau (BPR).

Former Minister Dumitru Alaiba joins NBM Supervisory Board

Dumitru Alaiba was appointed to the Supervisory Board of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM). A draft resolution to this effect was approved on July 10 by 56 deputies in Parliament.

Authorities have secured nearly half of the gas needed for the new gas year

The authorities successfully acquired nearly half of the natural gas required for the right bank of the Nistru by July 9, for the 2025–2026 gas year (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026).

M3 and R34 roads will be repaired with EIB support by 2028. Recean: "EU backs our infrastructure projects"

The funding period for the "Moldova Roads III" Project will be extended until December 2028. On July 9, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the ratification of an agreement that amends the financing contract with the European Investment Bank. This amendment will facilitate the completion of construction and rehabilitation works in two vital sectors in the southern part of the country.

Wheat harvest in full swing as farmers expect a strong yield

In various regions of the country, farmers started the wheat harvest. In Soroca, farmers report that this year's harvest is better than in previous years.

Moldova's EU export challenge: Few meet strict standards

Despite Moldova gaining the right to export chicken meat and eggs to the European Union market, the number of authorized exporters remains extremely low.

ODA drives Moldova's economy with millions in June funding

In June, the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA) disbursed hundreds of millions of lei through various support programs for entrepreneurs, young people, and local businesses.

Moldova: EU funds modernize 19 rural food companies

Nineteen rural businesses specializing in fruit and vegetable processing, meat production and preservation, oil and dairy manufacturing, baking and confectionery, and sweets and juice production have received grants of up to 383,000 Moldovan Lei from the European Union.

Moldova's 2025 grape harvest: A promising outlook

The year 2025 is shaping up to be promising for Moldovan grape growers. Spring and early summer weather conditions have been ideal for vine growth, and specialists anticipate a good grape harvest.

Moldova escapes Russia's energy grip, eyes EU market

Moldova has overcome Russia's energy blackmail and aims to fully interconnect with the European Union's energy market by 2027, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced at the annual ministerial forum organized by "The Economist" from July 1-3 in Athens, Greece.