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Sharp Decline in Transnistrian Foreign Trade Amid Energy Disruptions
Foreign trade in the Transnistrian region dropped by one-third during the first five months of 2025. Exports plunged by half, while imports, primarily energy resources, increasingly come from “unidentified” origins, reports the IPN correspondent...

ENERGY COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT WELCOMES MOLDOVA'S PROGRESS IN INTEGRATING INTO EU ENERGY MARKET
The Energy Community Secretariat welcomed “Moldova's notable progress in integrating into the EU energy market.” This is stated in a press release of the community. The release notes, in particular, the new Law on Electricity adopted at the end of...

Moldovan Researchers Win Three Gold Medals at INVENTICA 2025 in Romania
Moldovan researchers earned three gold medals and one silver medal at the International Invention Fair – INVENTICA 2025, held from June 25 to 27 in Iasi, Romania. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI), the research team...

EIPA Training Empowers Moldovan Local Authorities
On 25 and 26 June, the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), delivered the first part of a two-part training series titled “Understanding the Local Impact of EU Accession” for the Bureau for European Integration (BEI) of Moldova. The...

Bolea: Chisinau International Airport to Undergo Major Expansion to Serve 6 Million Passengers Annually
Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea announced plans to expand and modernize Chisinau International Airport, enabling it to accommodate up to 6 million passengers per year. The government will launch the...

Record: 82% of the energy consumed by Moldovans during certain hours comes from renewable sources
0 Moldova has set a new record in the production of energy from renewable sources. On June 29, the share of electrical energy derived from photovoltaic, wind, and hydro power plants exceeded 48% of the country’s total electricity consumption. At...

Gold and silver for Moldovan inventions in agriculture. Researchers awarded in Iasi
0 Researchers from the Republic of Moldova have received new international recognitions for their work in the field of agriculture. Four invention patents developed by specialists from the National Institute of Applied Research in Agriculture and...

The Retrospective “IPN Chisinau”
0 June Retrospective. The most important news from the “IPN Chisinau” feed June 2nd: Over 1,800 applications have been submitted in the second stage of enrollment in first grade in schools in Chisinau. The list of accepted children in the second...

Moldova is Digitalizing Its Energy Sector — Program Unveiled by the Ministry of Energy
Moldova’s energy sector is undergoing an extensive digital transformation. The Ministry of Energy outlined a five-year plan to implement advanced, interoperable digital solutions aligned with the country’s goals of European integration and energy...

Romania has extended the licensing requirement for Ukrainian agricultural products until the end of the year
The Romanian government has extended its mandatory licensing requirement for Ukrainian agricultural products until December 31, 2025, aiming to safeguard the interests of domestic farmers. Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu encouraged Romanian...

The bear behind the ballot: Moldova’s election in the shadow of war
Summary Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Moldova has been Russia’s second most important target, with hybrid war stopping just short of direct military intervention. After three tense votes rife with Russian interference,...

The largest fruit processor in Moldova will produce juice for an international giant
Orhei-Vit, the largest fruit and vegetable processing company in the Republic of Moldova, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Prime Minister Dorin Recean visited the company to mark the occasion, praising its contributions to the national...

Co-founder of Glovo, Sacha Michaud: Fast commerce – the future of digital services in Moldova
During a short visit to Chisinau, entrepreneur and Glovo co-founder Sacha Michaud gave an interview to RLIVE TV, where he discussed his professional journey, the challenges of the business world, his personal passions, and Glovo’s plans for the...

Free energy audit in small residential buildings
0 Small residential blocks from various localities in Moldova will undergo free energy audits in the coming weeks, in order to later be energy rehabilitated, announces the National Center for Sustainable Energy. At this stage, the process of...

Moldova’s biggest fruit processor to produce juice for international giant
0 The largest fruit and vegetable processing company in the Republic of Moldova – Orhei-Vit celebrates 80 years of activity, on the occasion of which it was visited by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The company manages three production units in...

Moldova Showcases Local Innovation in Brasov: 50+ Homegrown Businesses on Display
Brasov’s “Piata Sfatului” is hosting the fifth edition of the “Republica Moldova Prezinta” exhibition from June 27 to 29, a flagship event that promotes Moldovan-made products on Romanian and European markets. This year’s jubilee edition proudly...

Moldova is digitalizing its energy sector. Program presented by the Ministry of Energy
0 The energy sector of the Republic of Moldova is going through a deep digitalization process. The Ministry of Energy has presented a concept for the next five years for the implementation of advanced and interoperable digital solutions in line...

One million lei in subsidies for a family agricultural business in Orhei rayon
0 The Ivanov family from the village of Malaiesti, Orhei rayon, manages an agricultural business that includes 30 orchards of cherry, apple, plum and nectarine trees, as well as multiannual crops cultivated on an area of over 700 hectares. Over...

Agriculture Ministry Advances the EU Accession Talks with Sector Stakeholders
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) held a new round of consultations with key stakeholders in preparation for Moldova’s EU accession negotiations. The meeting brought together representatives from the agricultural sector, the...

Moldova and Poland Deepen Economic Ties at Chisinau Intergovernmental Commission Meeting
Chisinau hosted the seventh meeting of the Moldovan–Polish Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, bringing together representatives from ministries and governmental agencies of both countries. Participants focused on strengthening...