Apple harvest in Moldova down, exports to fall in 2025

Moldovan apple producers are expected to harvest around 277,000 tons of fruit this year, a 31.5% decrease from the 404,600 tons harvested in 2024, according to the "Moldova-Fruct" Association.

Exports of sunflower oil boost Moldova-Bulgaria trade

Trade between the Republic of Moldova and Bulgaria is growing. In 2024, the total value of this trade exceeded $267 million, marking a 14.8% increase over 2023, as shown by data from the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.

Chișinău airport director position goes to Sergiu Spoială

Sergiu Spoială, the current interim director of the state-owned enterprise (S.E.) "Chișinău International Airport," has won the competition for the director position, it was announced on Friday, August 8.

NBM lowers key rate to stimulate economy

Inflation is expected to continue its decline in the coming months, and financing costs will fall after the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) decided to lower its monetary policy rate.

Gazprom accuses Moldova of "deliberately destroying" Moldovagaz

Russia’s Gazprom energy giant, the majority shareholder of SA Moldovagaz, is accusing Moldovan authorities of "deliberately destroying" its subsidiary in Chișinău.

Berries now a 2025 luxury—prices doubled from 2024

In the first half of this year, agricultural product prices rose by an average of over 28%. This increase was primarily driven by higher prices for fruits and vegetables. The data, presented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), indicated that the highest price increases were recorded for berries, which doubled compared to 2024.

Over 9,000 vouchers granted to replace old appliances with energy-efficient ones

An additional 9,500 vouchers, each worth 6,000 lei, were made available to beneficiaries. This allows citizens to replace their old household appliances with new, energy-efficient models. The vouchers can be redeemed from August 7 to August 31 as part of the EcoVoucher program, according to an announcement from the Public Institution National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED).

Over 720 Moldovan businesses received electricity compensation this year

Between January and July of this year, 721 entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova received a total of 81.1 million lei in electricity compensation.

Authorities in the transnistrian region extend economic emergency

Tiraspol has once again extended the state of emergency in the economy as of August 6. Established in December 2024, this measure will remain in effect until the end of August.

Three shortlisted for Chisinau airport chief after file review

Three candidates out of 11 applicants were selected to advance to the next stage of the competition for the position of administrator at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau. The deadline for submitting applications was Tuesday, August 5.

Southern farmers seek aid; government pledges support

Farmers in the southern regions of the country are experiencing the worst drought in recent years. Crops have been severely damaged, resulting in losses totaling millions of lei, according to the farmers. Despite their requests, the authorities have not declared a state of emergency in the Căușeni and Ștefan Vodă districts. Instead, they are announcing several measures to provide support.

EU funds and elections: A look at Moldova's infrastructure projects

Over 200 infrastructure projects are being implemented in communities throughout Moldova, with another 100 potentially starting in 2025 if the promised funds from the European Union are received.