Surging costs push Moldovan wine grape growers into red

Moldovan grape growers face mounting operational losses this season as low winery procurement prices and record fuel expenses undermine a projected 15% increase in total grape yields.

Vatra family cuts power bills with state-backed solar grant

A Moldovan family in Vatra installed solar panels and battery storage to cut utility bills and feed surplus clean electricity into the grid, supported by a government-backed energy efficiency program.

EcoVoucher upgrades cut power use for 3,300 Moldovan families

More than 3,300 Moldovan families replaced old household appliances with energy-efficient models between March and September 2026 through the European Union-funded EcoVoucher programme.

Moldova seeks to turn waste into an economic resource

Moldova has secured funding and amended legislation to modernise waste management, but projects are progressing slowly as experts say authorities, businesses and households still treat waste as something to discard rather than a resource.

Green finance gains ground in Moldova despite nascent bond market

Moldovan businesses are gaining broader access to green loans for energy-efficient investments, though the national green bond market remains practically non-existent, former environment minister Iuliana Cantaragiu said.

Rail freight costs will increase on November 1st

Rail freight transport costs are rising. Moldova’s Railway (CFM) has announced a 15% increase in tariffs for export, import, transit, and domestic traffic, effective November 1, 2026, driven by rising costs for petroleum products.

In September, nearly 762,000 passengers flew from Chișinău

Chisinau’s "Eugen Doga" International Airport set a new passenger record in September. Nearly 762,000 people passed through the airport—an increase of approximately 116,000 compared to the same period last year.

Stopfals.md debunks Russian gas and price narratives in Moldova

Russian gas imports into the European Union rose slightly in 2026; however, this increase is temporary and comes against the backdrop of Russia's gas phase-out. According to an analysis published by Stopfals.md, Russia's share of EU gas imports has dropped from approximately 45% in 2021 to around 12%, and the European Union has already adopted a timeline for completely eliminating Russian imports. The analysis further indicates that the Republic of Moldova does not purchase Russian gas through intermediaries and that the lower price in Ukraine is attributable to domestic production and a special regulatory mechanism.

Moldova fast-tracks US-funded high-voltage power link to Romania

The Moldovan government granted national public utility status to the planned Straseni–Gutinas high-voltage power line, fast-tracking construction on a strategic energy link with Romania, officials announced on Wednesday.

EU and EBRD invest €130 million to modernize Moldovan irrigation

Moldova will overhaul two major centralized irrigation networks under a €130 million (approx. 2.52 billion MDL) modernization plan backed by the European Union and international lenders, the government announced.

Inquiry reveals widespread financial damage in Moldovan state firms

Mismanagement across eight strategic Moldovan state enterprises caused over €180.4 million (approx. 3.5 billion MDL) in financial damage between 2023 and 2026, according to findings from a special parliamentary inquiry commission.

Moldova capital launches new grants to support startups

Aspiring entrepreneurs, youth, and women in Chisinau can access three ongoing grant programmes offering up to €50,000 in non-repayable funding, municipal authorities announced on Tuesday.