Moldova’s Agriculture Minister Sees No Economic Case for Extending Grain Import Licensing
Moldova’s Agriculture Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu says there is currently no economic or financial justification for extending the licensing requirement for grain and oilseed imports, a measure requested by some farmers.“If we are...
Moldova Plans to Raise Reduced VAT Rate for HoReCa and Agricultural Products to 12%
Moldova plans to increase the reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate for HoReCa services and certain agricultural products from 8% to 12% starting in 2027, according to the fiscal policy approved by the...
Maia Sandu Awards State Decorations to Moldovan Intelligence Officers
Several employees of Moldova’s Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) will receive state decorations following a decree signed by President Maia Sandu.According to the document, SIS employees will be awarded the “Faith in...
Mihai Popsoi to Visit Bulgaria for Talks on Bilateral Relations and Moldova’s EU Path
Moldova’s Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi will pay an official visit to Bulgaria on September 9 at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, Velislava Petrova.During his visit to Sofia, Popsoi will meet with...
Moldova’s Public Debt Is Not the Main Problem, but Servicing Costs Are Rising, Tofilat Says
Moldova’s public debt, currently at around 42% of GDP, is not in itself the biggest problem for the country’s finances. The real vulnerability is the rapidly increasing cost of servicing the debt,...
The Ia: Moldova’s Traditional Embroidered Blouse and a Symbol of Cultural Identity
For centuries, women have patiently embroidered the ia, transforming it into a symbol of Moldova’s identity and traditions. Today, the traditional blouse with altiță is recognized by UNESCO as part of the...
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The Ministry of Culture has banned three events: Arbenina, Saburov, and Vinnik will not be performing in Chisinau
Russian singer Diana Arbenina, comedian Nurlan Saburov, and Ukrainian artist Oleg Vinnik will not perform in Chisinau, after the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova deemed the events “inopportune” from...
Public transportation in Chisinau is subsidized by the city government. Even the 7-lei fare does not cover the actual costs
Public transport in Chisinau continues to rely on subsidies from the municipal budget, while the fare of 7 lei per trip remains below the actual cost of travel. Deputy mayor Olesea Psenitchi...
Moldova Plans Salary Increases for President, PM Under Wage Reform
The salaries of the president and the prime minister in the Republic of Moldova will increase as part of a broader public sector wage reform.Minister of Finance Andrian Gavrilita announced on TV8...
Popsoi: Moldova Officially Exiting CIS, Debt Decision Still Pending
In practice, the Republic of Moldova no longer participates in the activities of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); however, the legal termination of its membership will take effect after the official...
They leave, come back, and leave again? The migration that is wearing Moldova down
In the Republic of Moldova, out of a total population of 2.4 million, around 154,700 people (6.4%) have lived abroad for at least 12 months, according to the 2024 census data.More than...
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Portul Giurgiulesti, purchased by Romania: a €56 million investment approved by the government
The Romania has decided to allocate €56 million to acquire the stake held by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in the Giurgiulesti International Free Port, located in the Republic of...
Moldova exported wine to 70 countries last year, a 23% increase over the average for the past decade
The wine sector in the Republic of Moldova recorded strong growth in 2025, with grape processing increasing by 45% compared to two years ago and wine production rising by 31%. The total...
The Popular Assembly is challenging the Supreme Court of Justice’s decision to postpone the election date. Grosu: Their allegations are baseless
The Popular Assembly of Gagauzia has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Justice against the Southern Court of Appeal’s decision, which had suspended the Comrat lawmakers’ resolutions regarding the election...