Tofan Cabinet backs sweeping 2027 tax reform in Chisinau

Moldova's Government approved the 2027 fiscal and customs policy on Tuesday, introducing tax overhauls and excise hikes designed to generate €254.7 million (approx. 5.1 billion MDL) in additional state budget revenue.

Ceban tightens permits as heating utility digs up roads

Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban demanded stricter excavation permits on Monday, accusing municipal heating supplier Termoelectrica of damaging newly rehabilitated roadways during uncoordinated underground pipeline interventions across the capital.

Expert urges Moldova to scrap fragmented industrial platforms

Just 350 companies generate more than 80% of Moldova's industrial output, prompting economic analyst Ghenadie Ivascenco to urge the government to abandon fragmented local platforms and prioritize strategic industrial hubs.

Moldova cuts red tape for local renewable energy hubs

Moldova will overhaul its renewable energy regulatory framework to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and expand green energy communities following a successful pilot project, State Secretary Carolina Novac said.

IFAD boosts Moldovan honey sector with tailored loans

Moldovan beekeepers are expanding production and entering export markets with low-interest loans and development grants provided by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officials announced on Monday.

Ukraine bypasses Moldovan rail transit despite discounts

Moldova offered a 50% freight transit discount, but Ukrainian exporters continue to favor competing European routes, leaving Moldovan tracks operating far below target capacities, logistics analysts reported.

Moldova puts 21 state farmland plots up for five-year lease

Moldova’s Public Property Agency will auction five-year lease rights for 21 state-owned agricultural plots on September 22, offering farmland parcels ranging from 1.3 to nearly 87 hectares across the country.

Moldova has enough gas, energy, and firewood for the 2026-2027 cold season

The authorities assure that the Republic of Moldova is well-prepared for the upcoming heating season, which is expected to begin in about a month and a half to two months. They have diversified the gas supply, and approximately 30% of the electricity is now produced from renewable sources. Additionally, the Vulcănești-Chișinău line is anticipated to be operational soon, and the Moldsilva Agency has substantial reserves of firewood.

Thousands of "Made in Moldova" wine bottles were bought at the Moldovan Wine Festival in Bucharest

The sixth edition of the Moldovan Wine Festival took place last weekend in Bucharest and set new records for both attendance and sales. On the first day alone, more than 20,000 visitors participated in the event, resulting in over 2,000 tastings. There was a significant interest in top products, including premium wines and cognacs, which quickly sold out.

Vasile Tofan urges reduced bureaucracy for small producers

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan requested Alexandru Manciu, the acting director of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA), to develop a set of measures to simplify the operations of small producers and artisanal entrepreneurs by October 15. The Prime Minister stated that the existing regulations are often disproportionate, which ultimately benefits imports and industrial products at the expense of local small producers.

Agribusiness expert: Farmers require practical knowledge to adapt to climate change

Agriculture in the Republic of Moldova requires a change in approach. This includes how farmers manage their businesses, cultivate the soil, and select technologies, seeds, and crops to adapt to climate change and increasing drought. Agribusiness and agricultural economics expert Andrei Zbancă says that farmers need practical knowledge, technologies suited to local conditions, and an agricultural system focused on moisture conservation and crop rotation.

War and EU integration test Moldova customs resilience, agency chief says

Moldova's Customs Service marked its 35th anniversary on Thursday as regional spillover from the war in Ukraine and accelerated EU accession drive sweeping border reforms, agency director Radu Vrabie said.