Moldova HiTech Park master plan paves way for 21,000 high-tech jobs

Moldova HiTech Park has officially transitioned to the urban planning phase following the presentation of its master plan on August 13 for a 50-hectare technology and innovation campus in Stauceni, a suburb of Chisinau.

Central bank rate hike elevates Moldovan state debt costs

The National Bank of Moldova’s policy rate hike from 5% to 7.5% has done little to curb consumer lending, while swiftly driving up state borrowing costs. Economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță highlights an unusual disconnect as annual inflation slows while borrowing policy tightens.

Moldova delays Zarea Hotel sale to boost bidding competition

Moldova's Public Property Agency (PPA) has extended the privatization tender deadline for the state-owned Zarea Hotel from August 19 to October 20.

Moldelectrica reconnects key 330 kV grid line following storm

Moldova’s state power grid operator, Moldelectrica, has fully repaired and re-energized the 330 kV Bălți–Dnestrovsk overhead power line following severe storm damage on 6 August.

Energocom: Moldova deliveries not directly affected by Cernavoda shutdown, but regional deficit may increase prices

The shutdown of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania does not directly affect electricity supplies to the Republic of Moldova. This assurance was provided by Energocom on August 13, which indicated that it currently has no active supply contract with the Romanian company Nuclearelectrica. However, Energocom warns that a potential deficit in the regional market may reduce available energy volumes for purchase and put upward pressure on prices.

Almost 10,000 people from the Republic of Moldova declared incomes of over one million lei

In the Republic of Moldova, nearly 10,000 individuals earn over 1 million lei per year. According to data published by the State Tax Service in the Report on Income Tax Declarations for the fiscal year 2025, the number of such earners has reached 9,643. This represents an increase of 1,624 from 2024 and 3,229 from 2023, indicating 50% growth in just two years. The youngest among them is 16, while the oldest is 88.

Transnistrian entrepreneurs' goods will be taxed in three stages under new rules

Entrepreneurs in the Transnistrian region will gradually transition to the general tax regime, according to a draft published by the Ministry of Finance. The implementation will occur in three stages: September 1, 2026; January 1, 2027; and April 1, 2027. The process will initially focus on taxing alcohol, tobacco, vehicles, and computer technology, and will later expand to include metals, fuels, gas, and electricity.

Energocom procured 76% of gas for the new gas year

SA Energocom has successfully procured 76% of the gas required for the 2026-2027 gas year, which runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. This purchase fully covers the anticipated consumption for the upcoming cold season. Specifically, the company acquired 3.83 million MWh of gas for the period from October 2026 to March 2027.

Moldovan tax inspectors found 100 million lei undeclared from 52 influencers

Many online earners do not always report their income to the State Tax Service (SFS). Inspectors examined the tax situation of 52 influencers and vloggers from the Republic of Moldova and discovered 100 million lei in undeclared income from 2023 to the present.

Two paid parking lots will be set up at Moldexpo

Two paid parking lots, designed to accommodate up to 150 cars, will be established at the entrance of the International Exhibition Center "Moldexpo." The first parking facility is expected to open by the end of September, with a maximum rate of 40 lei per hour, as announced by the institution's interim director, Zinaida Popa, during a press conference on August 13.

Moldovan farmers, worried about Ukrainian grain transit, request an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister

Farmers from the Republic of Moldova are requesting an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan to discuss the current state of the grain market and the effects of agricultural production transit from Ukraine. The "Forța Fermierilor" association seeks clarification on the 50% reduction in rail transport costs for goods from Ukraine, warning that this decision could lead to a collapse of prices for grains and oilseeds in the domestic market.

Energy aid granted again this year, Finance Minister

The energy compensation program will continue this winter season, with funds provided directly from the state budget. Finance Minister Victoria Belous assures that financial support will be prioritized for categories of citizens with high vulnerability.