Moldova's 2025 grape harvest: A promising outlook

The year 2025 is shaping up to be promising for Moldovan grape growers. Spring and early summer weather conditions have been ideal for vine growth, and specialists anticipate a good grape harvest.

Moldova escapes Russia's energy grip, eyes EU market

Moldova has overcome Russia's energy blackmail and aims to fully interconnect with the European Union's energy market by 2027, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced at the annual ministerial forum organized by "The Economist" from July 1-3 in Athens, Greece.

New World Bank Leader for Moldova Starts July 1

The World Bank Group has appointed Ulrich Schmitt as its new Country Manager for Moldova, effective July 1.

Moldova's energy market integrates with Europe

"Energy Market Operator M" SRL (OPEM), a subsidiary of Romania's energy exchange OPCOM, has been designated by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) as the operator of Moldova's energy market.

Solar panels power Moldovan businesses

More and more Moldovan entrepreneurs are choosing to install solar panels to cut down on their electricity bills. Sergiu Ermurachi, who owns a traditional Moldovan pastry shop (plăcintărie), decided to implement this solution. It currently covers half of his business's energy needs.

Digital future: Moldova's plan for economic growth

Despite a challenging economic period for the Republic of Moldova, marked by a mere 0.1% GDP growth in 2024, certain key sectors are starting to show signs of recovery and could become engines of sustainable development.

Ministry of Energy selected companies to build wind and solar parks totaling 165 MW in capacity

The winners of the first auction for the construction of large wind and photovoltaic parks, which will have a total capacity of 165 MW, were announced on June 24. This initiative is expected to attract investments of approximately 200 million euros over the next three years, significantly increasing the generation capacities of wind and solar energy. Authorities state that this is a major step towards enhancing the country's energy independence and security.

LAGs boost village development in Moldova: 168.5 million lei in projects implemented over the past two years

Infrastructure development, support for small businesses, and the advancement of social programs are some of the key achievements of the National Rural Development Network LEADER. Local Action Groups (LAGs) are active in over 60% of the localities in the Republic of Moldova, playing a vital role in enhancing the living conditions of residents in rural areas.

Moscow talks: Iran, Russia after US attacks

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced Sunday that he is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, following American attacks on Iran, DW reports.

Moldovan pies conquer EU states

Victor Nistorică owns a bakery in the Republic of Moldova that exports its products to Romania, Germany, France, and Ireland. Consequently, Moldovan pies, Easter cakes, and roulades are now available in various stores across the EU. The manufacturer states that he has invested many years of effort to ensure that the quality of his bakery's products meets the standards promised to his European partners.

Constantin Borosan, proposed for the position of director of ANRE

The Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy, Constantin Borosan, may be appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), which oversees the natural gas sector.

Another €40 million from the EBRD allocated for road repairs in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova will secure an additional 40 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to repair four national roads.