EU

The ports of Giurgiulești handled more than 2.7 million metric tons of cargo over nine months

The ports of Giurgiulești in southern Moldova have seen a significant increase in cargo volume over the past nine months, and authorities and European partners are discussing the further development of the transportation hub and its connections with neighboring countries. The focus is on modernizing access infrastructure, relieving congestion at the border crossing, and redistributing some of the traffic flows among road, rail, and sea transport.

21 October 2026 · 14:35

Moldova Will Strengthen Tobacco Health Warnings on Product Packaging

Moldova is tightening requirements for tobacco health warnings on packaging: the warnings will be more prominent, and the rules for their placement will be stricter. The new regulations will also apply to e-cigarettes and related products, and the bill includes additional measures that could affect the market access of certain products.

9 October 2026 · 09:55

Moldova Will Take Energy Consumption and Emissions Into Account in Government Procurement of Vehicles

Moldova is drafting new rules for the government procurement of vehicles and transportation services: the selection process will take into account not only cost but also energy consumption and environmental impact. This initiative, part of a push toward cleaner mobility, calls for a transition to fleet modernization based on European approaches and will affect several categories of vehicles at once.

8 October 2026 · 09:30

Moldova saved 16.4 million euros on transfers during its first year in SEPA

After one year of operating within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), Moldova has seen a noticeable impact on citizens and businesses: transfers in euros have become faster and significantly cheaper, and SEPA has quickly become the primary channel for cross-border payments. The National Bank notes that the new payment infrastructure has already altered established financial flows and strengthened the country's integration with the European market.

6 October 2026 · 14:10

Moldova and the EU Discussed Compensation for Families Amid High Gas Prices

Moldova and the EU discussed measures to support the population amid persistently high gas prices, including a compensation program for the most vulnerable families. The talks in Brussels also touched on issues of energy security, system resilience, and broader cooperation with the European Union in the areas of internal security and borders.

6 October 2026 · 13:55

In Moldova, 2.95 million euros are being invested in energy efficiency improvements at schools and preschools in five communities

A program to modernize schools and kindergartens is launching in several communities in Moldova: local authorities have already signed funding agreements, and the work will involve a number of educational institutions. The project includes a set of measures to reduce energy consumption and costs; the full version of the article provides details on the financing structure, a list of solutions, and the expected impact on local budgets.

1 October 2026 · 19:43

Moldova will introduce new tax debt collection rules in cooperation with the EU

Moldova will introduce new rules for collecting tax arrears in cooperation with EU countries

1 October 2026 · 09:42

The Moldovan government has approved a new energy strategy through 2050, with investments totaling 43 billion euros

The government has approved Moldova's new Energy Strategy for 2026–2050, achieving the goals of which will require total investments estimated at approximately 43 billion euros (equivalent to about 864.3 billion lei) by 2050

30 September 2026 · 13:30

InfoMarket Morning Brief | 30.09.2026

30 September 2026 · 06:59

Moldova will tighten requirements for tobacco product packaging and health warnings

Moldova is preparing stricter requirements for the labeling of tobacco products and health warnings: Parliament has already approved the relevant amendments in the first reading. The changes will affect not only cigarettes but also related products, and may lead to additional restrictions on certain items if they are confirmed to pose an increased health risk.

24 September 2026 · 18:02

Excise tax reform in Moldova will generate 86.2 million lei for the budget, with the tobacco industry accounting for the majority of that amount

Moldova's excise tax regime, which is aligned with EU standards, will generate an additional 86.2 billion lei for the state budget, with more than 72% of this amount coming from excise taxes on tobacco products

23 September 2026 · 17:53

EU