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GOVERNMENT IS TAKING MEASURES TO ACCELERATE CONSTRUCTION OF VULCANESTI-CHISINAU TRANSMISSION LINE
On Wednesday, the government adopted a resolution to "eliminate procedural obstacles" in the construction of the Vulcanesti-Chisinau transmission line. In particular, this implies the expropriation of about 1.84 hectares of agricultural land in...

Moldova Very Much Open for Business
marked the official opening of Moldova Business Week 2025 (MBW25), the 10th edition of the country’s largest economic forum, which gathered more than 700 participants on site. The week-long agenda (15–19 September) features over 30 events bringing...

USA TO PROVIDE MOLDOVA $130 MILLION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STRASENI-GUTINAS POWER LINE
The United States will provide Moldova with $130 million for the construction of the Strasen-Gutinas power line. As reported by INFOTAG, Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced this on social media on Wednesday. He declared this “an important step...

GIUSEPPE GRIMALDI TO HEAD EBRD MOLDOVA OFFICE AS OF OCTOBER 1
Giuseppe Grimaldi, who has extensive experience in reform and public policy in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, will become the new Head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Office in Moldova as of October 1. According to...

Moldovan parliament speaker inspects construction site of Union Highway, due to connect Moldova with Romania
Romania is an example for Moldova in how it has succeeded in attracting European funds and turning them into visible projects. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has made statements to this effect, who visited the Turbion-type road junction in Romania,...

VIDEO // Prime Minister: USA provides $130 million for full construction of Strășeni-Gutinaș power line
Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced today that the United States of America is granting $130 million for the construction of Strășeni-Gutinaș high voltage power line. The American government's investment will fully cover the construction of the...

Moldova grape remains key for exports, but seedless varieties gain attention
Next week, Moldovan growers will begin large-scale harvesting of the country's main export table grape variety, Moldova. The overall good condition of vineyards suggests that exports in 2025 may exceed the 2023 record of around 84,000 tons....

Moldova launches new stock exchange with support from Bucharest Stock Exchange
A memorandum establishing a new stock exchange in the Republic of Moldova was signed on September 15 in Chișinău, with the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) set to play a key role as shareholder and technology partner, according to Bursa.ro. The new...

Head of Moldova's General Police Inspectorate provides details on detention of former policeman
A former Moldovan policeman, Ion Perju, has been monitored for a long period of time, with the final goal being for him to be documented and detained for illegal actions, including money laundering. He is now to be handed over to penitentiary...

Moldova unveils €43bn energy strategy to 2050 focused on renewables and storage
Moldova’s Ministry of Energy has launched public consultations on a draft Energy Strategy 2050, described as the country’s most ambitious in three decades, the ministry announced on September 12. The plan foresees a €43bn investment programme —...

Moldovan PM attends opening of tenth edition of Moldova Business Week
Prime Minister Dorin Recean has attended the opening of Moldova Business Week—the largest event of the year for the business community. The tenth edition brings together over 2,000 participants, of which about 700 are from abroad, from more than...

Moldovan president visits Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, renovated with European partners' support
President Maia Sandu today visited the Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics, where the institution's modernized workshops were inaugurated. Following the reconstruction work, pupils now benefit from a modern learning space and teachers...

Moldovan embassy holds gala reception in honor of Independence Day
The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Ukraine organized a diplomatic reception on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the country's independence. The celebration was attended by heads of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Ukraine,...

Moldova presents a 2050 Energy Strategy
The Moldovan Ministry of Energy presented the draft Energy Strategy 2050, which introduces new elements that set it apart from previous strategies, according to the announcement. According to the document, 85 per cent of electricity is expected to...

Moldova Business Week 2025 begins in Chișinău
The country's most important economic forum - Moldova Business Week (MBW) - was inaugurated today in Chișinău. Attending the event, Prime Minister Dorin Recean invited foreign companies to invest in our country, noting that Moldova offers a...

EBRD appoints Giuseppe Grimaldi as Head of Moldova from 1 October 2025
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Giuseppe Grimaldi to head its operations in Moldova from 1 October 2025, replacing Catarina Bjorlin Hansen. The EBRD has invested in Moldova since 1992 and its support for...

Two study blocks at the “Ion Creanga” University will undergo energy rehabilitation
0 Two study blocks at the “Ion Creanga” State Pedagogical University in Chisinau will undergo energy rehabilitation, as part of the INSPIREE Project – an initiative focused on modernizing public infrastructure through energy-efficient renovations....

Negotiations on Moldova’s accession to the EU will soon enter the technical phase. Siegfried Muresan explains what this means
Moldova will soon enter the technical phase of its European Union accession negotiations, after the evaluation of legislation in the main chapters. Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan announced this on the show La 360 de grade on Radio Moldova,...

Nearly 75% of wells in Moldova are polluted above acceptable limits: children and pregnant women most at risk
Approximately 75% of all wells in the Republic of Moldova exceed the admissible pollution limit and remain unsafe for consumption. Environmental expert Ruslan Nercasu explained that the lack of sewage systems in rural areas, poor management of...

Pilgrims to Uman to Land Mainly in Eastern Romania After Chisinau Airport Talks Fail
After Moldovan authorities failed to reach an agreement with their Israeli counterparts on the use of Chisinau International Airport by Jewish pilgrims traveling to Uman (Ukraine), pilgrims will predominantly land in eastern Romania and cross...