World Congress of Vine and Wine, the leading wine industry event, starts in Chisinau

More than 300 winemakers, researchers, oenologists, and policymakers from 51 member countries of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) will gather in Chisinau for the World Congress of Vine and Wine, which will take place from June 16 to 20 and is being hosted in the Republic of Moldova for the first time.

New railway hubs boost Moldova-Romania freight transport

Moldova and Romania plan to leverage railway infrastructure to export scrap iron, moving away from the current exclusive reliance on road transport.

How Moldova’s infrastructure investment can boost the economy

The Republic of Moldova has bolstered its resilience and is no longer reliant on Russia for energy resources. However, economic growth prospects remain constrained due to systemic risks and insufficient investment, according to finance expert Eugen Ghilețchi.

Mărculești Airport will be modernized and fully equipped with needed infrastructure

The Mărculești International Airport is set to undergo modernization and receive essential infrastructure upgrades. This will enable the airport to handle both national and international passenger flights and cargo flights. The government approved a draft law to facilitate these improvements on Thursday.

46th World Vine and Wine Congress in Chișinău will gather delegations from 51 countries

The World Congress of Vine and Wine will be held for the first time in the Republic of Moldova from June 16 to 20. This event is regarded as the most significant international gathering dedicated to the wine sector. Organized annually by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), this year marks its 46th edition. The Congress will bring together experts, researchers, winegrowers, oenologists, producers, and policymakers from 51 member countries to discuss the future of the wine industry.

NBM data: City residents prefer cards, villagers choose cash

Young people and urban residents tend to prefer card payments, while those living in villages usually opt for cash. In the first quarter of this year, there were over 2.2 million active bank cards, which is an increase of 300,000 compared to the same period last year.

Carolina Novac and Constantin Borosan named to Moldovagaz Supervisory Board

Carolina Novac and Constantin Borosan, both state secretaries in the Ministry of Energy, were appointed by the government to Moldovagaz's Supervisory Board. This decision was approved during Moldovagaz's General Meeting of Shareholders. Additionally, four representatives from Gazprom were also appointed to the Supervisory Board, according to an announcement from the Public Property Agency.

Expert: Moldova will no longer rely on the Cuciurgan Power Plant after the Vulcănești–Chișinău line is completed

The completion of the Vulcănești-Chișinău high-voltage power line by the end of the year will enable the Republic of Moldova to reduce its dependence on the Cuciurgan Thermal Power Plant. In an interview with Moldova 1, energy expert Eugen Muravschi stated that integrating the energy supply with Romania will decrease energy security risks and remove reliance on infrastructure controlled by Tiraspol.

Government allocates 3.2 billion lei for road rehabilitation and construction this year

This year, over 600 kilometres of local and regional roads will be constructed and modernised in the Republic of Moldova, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean during a press conference. The total budget allocated by the government for these projects is 3.2 billion lei. Of this amount, 2.7 billion lei will come from the Road Fund designated for regional roads, while an additional 500 million lei from the PLUS Budget will be used for local infrastructure improvements.

CFM receives emergency fuel to avoid bankruptcy

Moldova's state-owned railway company, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM), is set to receive 500 tons of diesel from state reserves to maintain operations.

Vladimir Bolea: 25% of the "European Village" projects still blocked

Approximately 25% of the projects initiated under the "European Village" program are currently stalled due to a significant number of appeals submitted by businesses involved in public procurement procedures. Vladimir Bolea, the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, confirmed this information in a media statement. According to Bolea, economic agents participating in tenders organized by local authorities are disputing the results.

Natural gas from the Black Sea for the Republic of Moldova. Energocom signed a contract with OMV Petrom

The Republic of Moldova has secured a natural gas supply from Romania. The state-owned company Energocom has signed its first long-term purchase contract with OMV Petrom, a significant player in the regional energy market. This agreement, which lasts for three years, outlines the purchase of natural gas extracted from the Neptun Deep project. This project is the largest natural gas exploitation initiative in the Black Sea and is situated in Romania's offshore sector.