National Bank data reveals public and private sector debt surge of 1 billion dollars

Moldova’s total external debt reached $11.8 billion in the last quarter, marking a significant increase of over $1 billion since the end of the previous year.

Moldova-Romania economic bloc: 1,700+ firms driving EU convergence

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu urged international investors to leverage the "excellent" economic ties between Moldova and Romania during a high-level meeting in Bucharest on March 31.

Moldova completes natural gas market liberalization for major users

Almost all large-scale natural gas consumers in Moldova have transitioned to the free market ahead of a key regulatory deadline, according to the Ministry of Energy.

Eco-gap: Financial barriers slow Moldova’s green mobility

Moldova is accelerating its transition to a circular economy, with plans to implement a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for packaging as early as 2026. The Ministry of Environment is currently evaluating two applications to select a single national administrator for the programme.

Chisinau restores key power line after drone clearance in South

Moldova has managed to meet its full electricity demand in recent days without resorting to emergency supplies, despite a heavy reliance on imports following Russian strikes on regional energy infrastructure.

Energocom sees stable gas supply despite commercial stock dip

Moldova’s state energy enterprise, Energocom, has largely depleted its commercial gas stocks following peak winter demand. However, the company confirms that strategic security reserves remain untouched and sufficient for national grid balancing.

Moldova may shift to energy alert status, CNMC director

The Republic of Moldova may return to a state of alert in the energy sector, while the current state of emergency could be lifted. This announcement was made by Serghei Diaconu, the head of the National Crisis Management Center (CNMC), during the March 30 edition of the "La 360 de grade" show on Radio Moldova.

Vulcănești–Isaccea line testing underway; state of emergency will end “within reasonable time”

The state of emergency in the energy sector, established on March 25 for 60 days, will be lifted "within a reasonable time" once all safety conditions are confirmed. Currently, technical tests are being conducted following the re-commissioning of the Vulcănești–Isaccea line, which was damaged by Russian bombing of the Ukrainian energy system on the evening of March 23.

EcoVoucher Program: 3,000 more Moldovan families to buy new appliances with EU support

About 3,000 families in the Republic of Moldova will benefit from new household appliances through the latest round of the Household Appliances Voucher Program, which was launched on Monday, March 30, with financial support from the European Union (EU). The vouchers will be prioritized for families with the most children and for individuals over 63 years old.

Moldova-Romania electricity link resumes after Ukraine repairs

Ukraine has fully restored and put back into operation a strategic high-voltage power line connecting its grid to Romania, the Ministry of Energy announced on Saturday.

From Russia with ban: How Moldova's wine industry tripled

Twenty years after Russia imposed a devastating embargo on Moldovan wine, the industry has successfully pivoted from Eastern dependence to European growth. The 2006 crisis, which shuttered 100 wineries and eliminated thousands of jobs, is now viewed as the catalyst for a total sector overhaul.

Grants for jobs: Moldova’s rural subsidy scheme creates 200 roles

The Moldovan government is offering rural entrepreneurs grants of up to €16,020 (approx. 310,000 MDL) to stimulate job creation and local investment, according to Labour Minister Natalia Plugaru.