"Made in Moldova" 2027 aims for 500 local producers and 70,000 visitors

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) has opened registration for the 24th edition of the "Made in Moldova" national exhibition, which will take place from January 27 to 31, 2027, at the Moldexpo Exhibition Center in Chișinău. The organizers aim to attract around 500 domestic companies and approximately 70,000 visitors from within the country and abroad.

Gas tariffs may be lowered by reorganizing Moldovagaz and cutting Energocom’s costs, Prime Minister

Natural gas tariffs could be reduced not only as a result of lower prices on the international market, but also through a decrease in the operating costs of companies involved in the distribution and supply of gas in the Republic of Moldova. The authorities aim to reorganise Moldovagaz's 12 regional subsidiaries, reduce the frequency of meter inspections, and optimise Energocom's expenditures.

Italian truffles in Moldova: A venture by two sisters

Truffles, long prized as a delicacy in international cuisine, are gaining popularity in the Republic of Moldova. A year ago, Inga and Mariana Nunu launched a business importing fresh truffles and truffle-based products, aiming to bring this culinary culture closer to local consumers.

Edineț plans a billion lei investment and 1,000 new jobs to boost its economy

Edineț could become a regional socio-economic hub in the coming years, supported by investment estimated at one billion lei and the creation of more than 1,000 jobs. The municipality’s development strategy for 2027–2031, recently approved by local authorities, prioritises infrastructure upgrades and improved living standards. It aims to stem the outflow of residents and attract newcomers.

Cheaper energy curbs Moldovan industrial price pressures

Moldova’s industrial producer prices held flat in September compared to August, rising just 0.7% over the first nine months of the year, official data showed.

Gas tariff surge strains Moldovan schools and hospitals

Moldovan public institutions are struggling to absorb higher heating tariffs after regulators approved steep energy rate hikes ahead of the winter season.

Moldova puts landmark Chisinau hotel on auction block

Moldova's Public Property Agency will auction off the state-owned Zarea Hotel in central Chisinau on October 20, setting a starting price of €5.41 million (approx. 106 million MDL).

Solar energy investment cuts costs at Moldovan hospital

Solar panels installed at Florești District Hospital saved over €67,000 (approx. 1.3 million MDL) in public spending across the past two years, local medical administrators announced on Sunday.

Tomato surplus rots in fields as Moldovan retail barriers mount

Moldovan vegetable growers are dumping unharvested produce or selling directly from fields, facing persistent retail distribution barriers and mounting foreign competition despite harvesting record yields this season.

Moldova's unusual wild animal trade: exporting zebras, importing pheasants

The Environmental Agency issued permits in 2026 for two zebras destined for export to Ukraine and 31,000 pheasants imported from Romania and Hungary. According to the agency’s public registry, cross-border movement permits cover not only domestic animals but also species rarely seen in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova seeks cheaper US gas; Ambassador Kulminski negotiates with producers

The Republic of Moldova is exploring the possibility of importing more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, in an effort to diversify its supply sources and secure more favourable prices. The Republic of Moldova’s Ambassador to the US, Vlad Kulminski, held talks with American gas producers and exporters at an energy conference held in the state of Louisiana. These discussions come at a time when Moldovan consumers have been paying gas tariffs that are nearly 29 per cent higher since October, due to price rises on international markets.

Bank fraud recovery: 2.95 billion lei recovered from over 14 billion converted to public debt

Repayment of emergency loans granted to the three banks involved in the banking fraud has stalled over the last three months. Between June 30 and September 30, 2026, the amount recovered from the liquidation of Banca de Economii, Banca Socială, and Unibank remained unchanged at approximately 2.95 billion lei, according to data from the Ministry of Finance.