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.
To date, the Moldovan government has allocated a total of more than 1.588 billion lei for projects under the "European Village – 2" National Program, and for projects under the "Europe Is Close" National Program — more than 697 million lei
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 State Budget Law, increasing the deficit by 2.17 billion lei—to 23.07 billion lei (5.95% of GDP)
The Moldovan government has approved adjustments to the 2026 state budget, which call for a significant increase in spending and a reallocation of funds among various areas. Key changes include additional funding for regional infrastructure, support measures for the population and the public sector, and increased spending on a number of government obligations.
In Moldova, the modernization of 66 educational institutions was completed by the start of the 2026–2027 school year, with investments totaling more than 115.5 million lei
In one of the settlements in the Sholdanești District, the first phase of a project to develop a centralized water supply system has been completed: new pipelines have been built, key infrastructure facilities have been put into operation, and the first customers have been connected. Meanwhile, local authorities are preparing the next phase, which is expected to significantly expand the system's coverage and provide water to the entire settlement.
More than 4.2 billion lei were allocated to local development projects in Moldova for 2022–2026
In Chisinau, as part of the government's "European Courtyard" program, 30 of the 88 projects included in the program's first phase have been completed
Moldova has wrapped up a new batch of regional development projects aimed at improving local infrastructure and public services. The completed works covered road repairs, street lighting, and water supply upgrades, affecting tens of thousands of residents and a range of public and business users.
In the Fălești District, repairs on an 8.5-kilometer stretch of a regional road have been completed; the investment totaled 31.4 million lei
A plan for a new technology and innovation center has been unveiled in Moldova; it has the potential to become one of the country's largest hubs for attracting investment. The project calls not only for the creation of infrastructure for business and research, but also for large-scale changes in transportation accessibility and the urban environment, although some key details are still being worked out.
Moldova HiTech Park will create more than 21,000 jobs and contribute to the development of high-tech sectors
Following the first half of 2026, the state-owned enterprise "Moldovan Railways" returned to profitability after several years of losses. Authorities attribute this turnaround to financial restructuring measures and changes in management, and note that it has already had a positive impact on salary payments and the company's operations.
The agreement with Ukraine on the transit of cargo via Moldova's railways at a 50% discount is an opportunity for the revival of the Moldovan Railways—Veaceslav Ioniță
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