Moldova's economy exhibits tentative signs of recovery amidst lingering challenges

After weathering a period of economic hardship, Moldova is exhibiting promising signs of recovery. The Independent Analytical Center "Expert-Grup," during the MACRO 2023 Conference, presented forecasts of a 3.3% economic expansion in 2023 and a more robust 5.4% growth in 2024.

Agriculture hit hardest: Rise in undocumented work raises concerns

Undocumented employment in Moldova is increasing at an alarming rate, with agriculture bearing the brunt of the issue. Experts urge action, highlighting the need for attractive jobs and sustainable development. Meanwhile, the government takes steps to combat the phenomenon through increased inspections.

Radu Marian: In the last three years, four times more grants were attracted than in eight years of communist government

In the last about three years, the external grants offered to the Republic of Moldova have increased four times and amounted to approximately 9 billion lei, said the president of the Parliamentary Commission for Economy, Budget and Finance, Radu Marian. The deputy also noted that the external debt of our country remains at the same level as in 2022, of about 35% of GDP, a much lower percentage compared to other states.

Japan will offer a grant of 1.9 million euros to provide Moldovan farmers with fertilizers

A grant agreement, in the amount of 1.9 million euros, between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of Japan regarding the realization of the project "Farmers' Insurance with Fertilizers" was signed today in Chisinau.

The Republic of Moldova joins the Digital Europe Program. Alaiba: "Another opportunity from the EU"

Entrepreneurs, town halls and central institutions will be able to access European funds for digitization, announced the Minister of Economic Development and Digitization, Dumitru Alaiba, on his Facebook page. According to the official, the Chisinau authorities completed the negotiations with the European Union for our country's accession to the Digital Europe Program.

The Republic of Moldova will register an economic growth this year, attracting foreign investments, Andrei Spînu

This year is the most suitable for foreign investments in our country, claims the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu.

Fruit exports skyrocket as EU tariffs drop

Moldova's fruit exports to the European Union (EU) have experienced a remarkable surge in recent years, driven by the suspension of tariffs and import quotas by the EU on Moldovan products.

EU transferred 70 million euros to the Republic of Moldova for the payment of energy compensation bills

The European Union transferred 70 million euros to the Republic of Moldova for the payment of energy compensation bills for vulnerable people. The money is granted in the form of non-refundable budget support.

New decisions adopted by the CSE: 300 million lei will be allocated to compensate thermal energy costs

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection will transfer 200 million lei in advance to the Joint Stock Company "Termoelectrica", for the compensation of thermal energy prices granted to vulnerable consumers, between November and December 2023. The decision was approved, today, during the Commission meeting for Emergency Situations, convened by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Good news for Moldovans. A "low-cost" airline from Germany will operate flights to and from Chisinau

Good news for Moldovans traveling to Germany. The low-cost company of the Lufthansa group will operate flights at Chisinau Airport. This was announced by the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu on his Facebook page.

Energocom returns 1 billion lei to the state budget

On Thursday, November 30, Energocom returned to the state budget the full amount of 1 billion lei provided for by the order of the Commission for Emergency Situations (CSE) dated September 13. The announcement was made by the company's press service on its Facebook page.

Government seeks legal solutions for farmers' debt crisis

The Moldovan government has rejected the Farmer's Force's proposal for a moratorium on debt repayment, citing a lack of legal framework to support such a measure.