High fuel costs strain Moldovan farmers despite big yields

Moldova’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry forecasts a wheat harvest of approximately 1.55 million tonnes for the 2026 season. Covering around 339,000 hectares, the yield will fully secure domestic food needs and sustain export capacity.

Moldova hits halfway mark in 2026 job placement target

More than 13,000 job seekers in Moldova have secured employment through the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) since the start of 2026, according to official data released on July 17.

Energocom board member resigns amid 45% gas hike request

Moldova’s state energy supplier, Energocom, has formally requested approval from the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) to raise domestic natural gas tariffs by 45%.

Plastic funeral wreaths could be banned

Plastic wreaths and funeral ornaments may soon be banned from sale, according to a proposal from the Ministry of Environment. The ministry cites the negative environmental impact of these items once they end up in cemeteries. This initiative has sparked debate in society: while environmentalists support the ban, traders argue against it, stating that alternatives made from natural materials are often much more expensive and inaccessible to many families.

Higher winter bills: Energocom seeks a gas tariff increase of over six lei

Household natural gas bills may rise by more than six lei per cubic meter due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which is affecting international purchase prices. In light of this situation, S.A. "Energocom" submitted a request for a regulated price adjustment to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) on July 15.

Moldova's outdoor advertising market: Billboards cover the equivalent of four football fields

The outdoor advertising market in the Republic of Moldova is valued at approximately 95 million lei and is primarily concentrated in the cities of Chisinau, Ungheni, and Drochia. On a national scale, authorized street billboards cover a total area of 33,164 square meters, which is enough space to fit at least four standard football stadiums.

Government seeks to ensure teachers are paid on time

The government is establishing an intervention mechanism to ensure that teachers and other employees in the education system receive their salaries on time. The Ministry of Education and Research has drafted a decision that will enable local authorities to redistribute available savings among educational institutions experiencing a shortage of funds for salary payments.

600 more applications processed under the "Green House" program; new call planned for fall

Over 1,050 households have already received approval for financing through the "Green House" program, managed by the Fund for Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector (FEERM), while another 600 applications are under evaluation. The Director of the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED), Ion Muntean, emphasized that the large number of applications demonstrates the increased interest of citizens in energy efficiency investments.

Government advances plans for the Drochia bypass road

The government has established a preliminary research commission to designate the construction of the Drochia bypass road as a national public utility project. Nicolai Mîndra, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR), stated that this is a necessary step outlined by legislation to move the project forward.

Energocom Trading will supply 618,438 MWh of gas to Termoelectrica for heat and power generation

Energocom Trading was awarded a contract to supply natural gas to Termoelectrica from October to November 2026, following a successful bid in an auction held on the Romanian Commodity Exchange EST platform.

From Moldova's orchards to France: The Frenchman connecting two countries through chocolate-covered fruit

For many French people, the spirit of National Day extends beyond France's borders. Settled in the Republic of Moldova, they are establishing businesses and starting anew there. One such individual is Nicolas Dimitrescu, who has opened a factory in Chisinau that specializes in chocolate-covered fruits.

Chisinau residents face higher water bills under new ANRE proposal

Household consumers in Chișinău may soon see higher utility bills as regulators evaluate a proposed water and sewage rate adjustment.