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Moldova Will Tighten Rules for Rail Transport in Line with European Standards
Moldova will tighten and, at the same time, make more transparent the rules governing the authorization of rail transport for operation in accordance with European standards. The new procedures will involve inspections of rolling stock at various stages and will change the way applicants interact with regulators, which could have a significant impact on the rail freight market and the supply of railway equipment.
The EU is finalizing the release of the next tranche for Moldova under the Growth Plan
The process of releasing the next EU tranche for Moldova under the Growth Plan to support the country's investment program is in its final stages — Marta Kos
Moldova Is Modernizing Its Rules for Investigating Traffic Accidents and Incidents
Moldova is preparing to update the rules for investigating accidents and incidents involving various modes of transportation: Parliament has already approved the relevant bill on its first reading. The bill is intended to strengthen the independence of the relevant agency, more clearly separate technical investigations from legal proceedings, and introduce new approaches to the publication of safety findings and recommendations.
Another 150 families in Moldova have upgraded their home appliances through the EcoVoucher program
Another 150 families in Moldova have replaced their old home appliances with new, energy-efficient ones as part of the latest phase of the EcoVoucher government program
Moldova's external public debt has risen to $4.86 billion
Moldova's external public debt stood at $4,855.9 million as of the end of July, having increased by $19.2 million (+0.4%) over the month and by $45.3 million (+0.94%) since the beginning of the year
ODA has announced the schedule for accepting grant applications from small and medium-sized businesses
The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA) has announced the application schedule for non-repayable grants for small and medium-sized enterprises for September–November 2026
In Moldova, people are collecting signatures to preserve the tax exemption on packages from the EU valued at up to 150 euros
In Moldova, a petition has been launched on a government platform to preserve the tax exemption for small packages from the EU or to introduce a mechanism that would prevent double taxation. The initiative emerged amid upcoming changes to the rules governing the import of postal items and has already sparked a debate about how the new regulations will affect consumers and e-commerce.
The EU will provide grants of up to $15,000 to help Moldovan farmers register in the digital registry
The EU is launching a grant program for local organizations that will help Moldovan farmers register in the National Digital Registry. The initiative provides information, advisory, and technical support throughout the country, with a particular focus on small farms and vulnerable groups.
A contract worth 2 million euros has been signed to improve the energy efficiency of Unit No. 2 at the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery
A contract worth approximately 2 million euros for work to improve the energy efficiency of Building No. 2 at the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery has been signed with a consortium consisting of QUANTIS ECO (Moldova) and SC Antramicons (Romania)
Moldova intends to expand its cooperation with the United States and launch new projects
Moldova Supports Expanding Cooperation with the U.S. and Launching New Projects in Various Fields — Maia Sandu
Work is nearing completion at the Chisinau substation to commission the 400-kV Vulcănești–Chisinau power line
Work is nearing completion at the Chisinau substation, which will allow the 400-kV Vulcanesti-Chisinau power line to be put into operation — Ministry of Energy
Imports of goods from the EU to Moldova rose by 7.9% in the first five months of 2026
Imports of goods from EU countries to Moldova continued to grow during the first five months of 2026, and the share of European shipments in total imports increased. The most notable trends were observed among a number of key trading partners, although some sectors saw both declines and accelerated growth—the full version of this article provides detailed data by country and on these changes.
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