Moldova secures Norwegian backing for winter energy compensations

Norway has pledged to support Moldova in cushioning its energy vulnerability by backing the government’s winter compensation program, following talks between prime ministers Vasile Tofan and Jonas Gahr Støre in New York.

Moldovan growers eye export surge amid stronger 2026 fruit yields

Moldovan fruit and grape growers project stronger 2026 yields and higher export revenues, relying on expanded shipments to European markets to offset rising production costs and finance modernization across orchards and vineyards.

Soaring European gas prices trigger 29% tariff hike request

Moldova’s state energy supplier Energocom requested a 29.3% natural gas tariff increase on Wednesday, citing rapid price surges across European trading hubs that prevent using past accounting profits to subsidise rates.

Funding alone isn't enough for SMEs to turn grants into successful businesses

Although they account for 99.7% of Moldova’s economy and provide around 400,000 jobs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to face significant barriers. Limited access to finance, infrastructure, and a skilled workforce in the regions suggests that existing support programs do not always reach those who need them most.

Moldova seeks to leverage organic products as a "strategic asset" to access pre-accession funds and foreign markets

Organic farming is one of the engines of national economic growth, yet its full potential can only be realized through rapid alignment with European Union standards. Aligning with the EU acquis is also essential to unlock access to European funds for local farmers, stated Eugeniu Osmochescu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, at the Regional Conference on Organic Agriculture in Southeast Europe, held on September 23 in Chișinău.

Repaired equipment for the Vulcănești-Chișinău line has arrived in Moldova; testing will take over a month

The faulty equipment from the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line, previously sent to Spain for repairs, is en route to Moldova and will arrive this week. After that, the line will need four to five weeks of testing and technical integration before it can be put into operation, Minister Dorin Junghietu announced on Moldova 1.

SME program offers free international export expertise to entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova seeking to enter international markets benefit from support through the "Export Accelerator" program, launched this summer. The initiative—implemented by the Organisation for Entrepreneurship Development and the World Bank’s Competitiveness Enhancement Project Implementation Unit—offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) export potential assessments, personalised development plans, training and consultancy from international experts, and opportunities to identify foreign partners and buyers.

Experts warn of global price increases due to shortages

The Republic of Moldova is heading towards a difficult winter, as pressures mount across several segments of the energy market: natural gas, thermal energy, electricity, and fuels. This warning comes from energy expert Eugen Muravschi, who explains that the market cannot be analyzed solely through the lens of seasonal factors, as geopolitical developments play a decisive role.

Moldova's wine exports fell; producers focus on African markets

Wine exports are down 16% in volume and 6% in value compared with the same period last year, Ștefan Iamandi, Director of the National Office for Vine and Wine, said on the Moldova 1 TV program "Pe Față". A significant portion of this drop in volume is linked to reduced exports to the United States and Belarus.

Electricity shortage on September 22; citizens urged to limit high-consumption appliance use

On Tuesday, September 22, the Republic of Moldova will record an electricity trade deficit of 229 MWh between 17:00 and 21:00. According to Energocom, this shortfall is caused by insufficient capacity on the interconnectors with Romania and Ukraine.

Over half of Moldova's railways need repairs, with the government allocating 300 million lei

Over 54% of the Republic of Moldova's railway lines require repairs, and speed restrictions are currently in place on a significant portion of them. To address this, the Government approved the National Railway Infrastructure Program 2026–2030 on September 22 and will allocate 300 million lei for the maintenance, repair, and development of railway infrastructure, as well as public passenger rail transport services.

Moldova partners with Booking.com to drive tourism boom

Online travel agency Booking.com has partnered with Moldova’s National Tourism Office to promote the country across international markets, officials announced ahead of the Moldova Tourism Forum 2026 in Chisinau.