Competition Council reviews Linella owner’s takeover of Merci network

The Competition Council is reviewing an economic concentration operation involving one of the largest food retail operators in the Republic of Moldova. This operator, which owns the Linella, Fidesco, Cip Market, Bravo, and Slavena Megamarket chains, aims to acquire control of the Merci store chain.

Lavender brings business opportunities to a Colonița resident

The lavender fields are in full bloom, creating a breathtaking landscape filled with an unmistakable fragrance. This aromatic and medicinal plant is widely cultivated in the Republic of Moldova and has significant growth potential. Farmer Valeriu Ciorbă from the village of Colonița has also opted to cultivate lavender, turning his farming practice into a way of life.

From abroad to home: A farmer raising hundreds of pigs

Money earned abroad helped launch a village business. After years of working overseas, Ion Baciu from Corlăteni, Râșcani district, returned home and invested in a pig farm and a small butcher shop in his native village. His farm now has 400 pigs.

Dozens supported to return to work through “Employment for Everyone” program

Seventy individuals who have experienced a professional break are receiving support to re-enter the labor market through the "Employment for Everyone" program. This initiative is now in its second edition and is conducted by the Municipal Center for Adult Learning and Education. Participants benefit from professional training, mentoring, and counseling tailored to employment opportunities in fields that are currently in demand, according to Natalia Zaiaț, the head of the institution, who spoke on the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova.

Global oil relief drives Moldova pump prices to multi-month lows

Moldova retail fuel prices extended their downward trajectory ahead of the June 20–22 weekend. The National Energy Regulation Agency (ANRE) confirmed the sustained decline, driven by slumping global crude benchmarks.

Moldova opens applications for state-funded sustainable tourism grants

The National Tourism Office (NTO) has launched the Sustainable Tourism grant program, offering funding of up to €38,167 (approx. 750,000 MDL) per project.

Moldova and EIB sign €61.5m infrastructure modernization pact

The Moldovan Government and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed two crucial financing agreements in Chișinău on Friday, June 19, 2026. The structural package delivers €51.5 million (approx. 1.01 billion MDL) loan to upgrade national schools alongside a €10 million (approx. 196 million MDL) grant for hospital energy efficiency.

New Moldovan law tightens livestock and apiary regulations

The Parliament of Moldova approved amendments to the law on animal identification and registration in its first reading on June 18. The updated legislation aims to modernize the livestock and apiculture sectors while strengthening food traceability standards.

Moldova faces vegetable trade deficit as imports hit $123 million

Moldova has lost its status as a net vegetable exporter, with imports now outpacing exports 15-fold. This shift occurs as domestic production fails to meet rising consumer demand, according to an economic analysis presented by policy expert Veaceslav Ionita on June 19, 2026.

Chișinău deploys economic diplomacy to breach complex Chinese market

The Republic of Moldova is actively restructuring its trade strategy with China to correct a massive commercial imbalance. National Bureau of Statistics data reveals that Moldova’s 2025 imports from China reached $1.25 billion (approx. 24.5 billion MDL), while exports stood at a mere $8.5 million.

State Tax Service aligns taxi sector with national payroll laws

The State Tax Service (SFS) has announced a major regulatory overhaul for the commercial transportation sector. Effective July 1, 2026, employed taxi drivers in Moldova will transition to the standard national payroll taxation system.

Moldova caps public payroll at 9% of GDP in major wage reform

Moldova has launched public consultations on a sweeping structural reform of its public sector payroll system. The initiative aims to build an equitable, predictable, and performance-driven remuneration framework across all state institutions.