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.

Quality over quantity: Moldova’s €1.4b lesson in market resilience

Twenty years after Russia imposed a total ban on Moldovan wine, the industry has transformed from a Soviet-era bulk supplier into a high-value global competitor. On 27 March 2006, the Kremlin blocked imports citing "health concerns," a move widely interpreted by international observers as geopolitical retaliation.

From ban to bloom: How Moldova’s wine sector defied Russian pressure

Twenty years after Russia first banned Moldovan wine imports, the nation’s viticulture sector has transformed from a Moscow-dependent industry into a global competitor, experts say.

Moldova digitalizes power grid with EU and UNDP backing

Moldova has installed 44,520 smart meters, reaching nearly half of its 2027 target to modernize the national energy system. The initiative aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in a sector undergoing rapid transformation.

Moldova warns of evening power cuts amid 25% energy deficit

Moldova may begin implementing rolling blackouts during peak evening hours if projected electricity deficits cannot be covered by emergency supplies, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu warned.