Government allocates 421 million lei for railway development in Moldova

The Government will allocate over 421 million lei, which is approximately 21.2 million euros, to increase the share capital of the State Enterprise "Calea Ferată din Moldova" (CFM). A portion of these funds will be used to expedite the rehabilitation of the Tighina–Basarabeasca–Etulia–Giurgiulesti railway section.

Moldova faces an electricity shortage from 6 PM to 9 PM; authorities urge responsible use

On the evening of August 5, between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, the Moldovan power system is expected to experience a significant electricity deficit, according to Energocom. Authorities are urging the public to reduce their electricity consumption during these peak hours to prevent "costly consequences."

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration: "Assets for sale on the left bank of the Nistru belong to Moldova"

The authorities in Chișinău issued a warning concerning the privatizations announced by the Tiraspol authorities. They caution that individuals or companies participating in these privatizations will assume legal and financial risks. Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Valeriu Chiveri, made these statements in light of information about the separatist administration's plan to sell additional assets in the region.

30 MW photovoltaic park will be built in Vadul lui Vodă for energy security

A photovoltaic park with an installed capacity of 30 MW and a 60 MWh energy storage system is set to be built in Vadul lui Vodă, within the Chisinau municipality. The project received authorization from the Government on Wednesday, August 5. It aims to enhance renewable energy production and strengthen the energy security of the Republic of Moldova.

Republic of Moldova pays 75,000 euros to defend its digital identity

The government has decided to allocate 75,000 euros to a German expert in internet governance to represent the country's interests in an international dispute regarding the ".md" domain. This funding decision was approved on August 5 during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

PM Tofan acknowledges tax reform mistakes: "We will protect vulnerable households"

The government plans to raise taxes on vices, offer tax breaks for lower-income individuals, and implement a system to ensure the Value Added Tax (VAT) does not affect household savings. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan shared an overview of the tax reform concept during a government meeting on August 5, which will be published on August 6.

Discover Moldova with the new holiday card, managed directly from the App

Entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova can provide employees with vacation vouchers valued at 8,700 lei. The new vacation card, linked to a mobile application, will enable beneficiaries to manage their balance and plan trips to 31 tourist destinations across the country. This new system fully digitalizes the distribution of vacation benefits. Through the dedicated application, users can check their available balance in real time and view the list of partner locations participating in the program.

Cristian Lepădatu on Radio Moldova: Ukraine's reconstruction should be a regional development project

The reconstruction of Ukraine should be viewed as more than just a financial undertaking; it ought to be transformed into a regional development project that includes both the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Cristian Lepădatu, one of the initiators of the STRATEG platform, emphasizes that the Republic of Moldova plays a strategic role within this triangle. This positioning provides Chisinau with the opportunity to serve as a bridge between the European Union and the reconstruction efforts in the neighboring state.

Authorities urge public to cut electricity use amid expected power shortage between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

The Republic of Moldova may experience an electricity shortage this evening, August 4, due to high consumption driven by the ongoing heat wave and decreased energy production in the region. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu urged the public to conserve electricity to prevent potential disconnections.

Cashless payments transform spending habits in Moldova

Moldovans conducted over 102 million card transactions in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the growth of cashless payments in the national economy. This rate was approximately 13 transactions per second.

Authorities ready state guarantees for loans for storage batteries

The Ministry of Energy, together with the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization and the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), is preparing a new loan guarantee instrument for investments in battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Moldova routes Ukrainian electricity to Romania amid energy crisis

Moldova is stepping in to bolster Romania’s power grid as severe drought along the Danube River and emergency maintenance at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant trigger a regional supply deficit.