Farmers demand 50% domestic products in stores. Authorities react

Farmers are calling for a requirement that at least 50% of the products sold in stores be sourced domestically. However, enforcing this measure poses challenges, as retail chains tend to favor suppliers who can guarantee quality, large quantities, and consistent deliveries, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.

Climate shock halves Moldova's honey output: A 15-year low for the sector

Moldovan beekeepers faced their most challenging year in decades in 2025, as honey production plummeted to approximately 2,500 tons.

Moldova’s energy regulator accused of covering up wasteful gas sector spending

Energy analyst Sergiu Tofilat has formally urged the Parliamentary Commission for Economy, Budget, and Finance to hold public hearings regarding €1.68 million (approx. 33 million MDL) in unjustified procurement costs at Chisinau-Gaz.

Households in Moldova expect 10% gas price cut following Gazprom exit

Moldovan consumers are expected to receive lower natural gas tariffs by late January 2026.

Powering Moldova: 65% of December electricity sourced from international markets

Moldova secured 458,150 MWh of electricity to meet its national consumption needs in December 2025. The majority of this supply, totaling 65.46%, was sourced through international imports.

New tax reporting rules for energy traders to simplify reverse charge mechanisms

Moldova’s State Tax Service (SFS) will introduce a streamlined VAT declaration format for electricity and natural gas transactions effective January 2026.

From SWIFT to SEPA: Moldova slashes transfer fees by 95%

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) reports that the country’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) has generated over €1.4 million (approx. 27.5 million MDL) in monthly savings for citizens and businesses.

Government secures 30-year mortgages for young families by freezing credit margins

The Moldovan Government has officially maintained the maximum interest rate margin for the "First Home" (Prima Casă) state-guaranteed loan program at 3% for 2026.

Moldova targets debt sustainability with strategic 2028 fiscal roadmap

Moldova’s public debt reached €6.19 billion (approx. 121.4 billion MDL) by the end of 2024, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. To address the rising burden, the Government approved a medium-term state debt management program for 2026–2028 during its December 29 session.

Strategic restructuring of CFM to separate infrastructure from commercial operations

Railway transport is a strategic priority for the Republic of Moldova. Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea emphasized that recent logistics tests prove the sector's immense potential for the nation's future.

From migration to muffins: How state grants are fueling local dreams in Durlesti

After a decade of working in the United Kingdom, Rodica Moldovanu returned to Moldova to transform a lifelong passion into a profitable reality. Investing her family’s entire savings, she opened a specialized pastry shop in Durlesti.

Science meets tradition: Why Andrei Bîzgan’s slow-fermented bread is transforming the local market

Andrei Bîzgan, an entrepreneur from the town of Rezina, has turned a deep-rooted passion for authentic flavors into a thriving local business.