Nearly 7,000 hectares of farmland will gain modern irrigation

Nearly 7,000 hectares of agricultural land in the Căușeni, Anenii Noi, and Ștefan Vodă districts will be irrigated following an infrastructure rehabilitation project, financed through a loan of nearly 103 million euros from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with support from the European Union and national contributions. The project entails modernising the centralised irrigation systems in Căușeni and Puhăcenii de Sus; the former is currently non-functional, while the latter irrigates only a portion of the area it is intended to serve.

CFM tests Chișinău – Revaca – Sângera rail; airport access may improve

On October 16, the State Enterprise "Moldova Railways" (CFM) conducted a test run along the Chișinău – Revaca – Sângera railway line to assess the condition of the infrastructure and identify the measures necessary to ensure safe train operations. The inspections also assessed the potential to increase travel speeds and develop passenger platforms.

Authorities may install 400,000 more smart meters by 2030

Another 400,000 households in the Republic of Moldova could receive smart electricity meters between 2028 and 2030, as part of a pilot program launched in the summer of 2023. According to the Ministry of Energy, expanding the digital metering system will optimize energy distribution nationwide and enable accurate billing based on real-time data.

Cosăuți-Iampol bridge is nearly complete but won't serve traffic

The temporary bridge over the Nistru, between the localities of Cosăuți and Yampil, is 65% complete, with construction expected to be finished by the end of the year. However, this structure will not provide a new road link between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine for the transport of passengers and goods. According to the authorities, the bridge will be used exclusively for transporting materials needed to build the permanent bridge—a project for which no source of funding has yet been identified.

Moldova prepares for winter 2026–2027; Energy Minister urges citizens to avoid waste

The Republic of Moldova is prepared for the 2026–2027 cold season, having secured the necessary volumes of natural gas, established supply routes, and replenished safety stocks. At the same time, lowering energy bills also depends on consumer behavior; individuals can reduce excessive consumption through simple measures and by taking advantage of energy efficiency programs.

Moldova ranks 47th in digital quality of life

The Republic of Moldova ranked 47th globally in terms of digital quality of life and 30th in Europe. Furthermore, the country holds the 14th position worldwide for internet connection quality, according to data from Digital Quality of Life.

Moldova cuts red tape for artisanal food makers

Moldova's government announced on Wednesday a deregulation package allowing home-based and artisanal producers of low-risk foods to operate without requiring prior agency approval.

Moldova opens talks on Ukraine gas imports but sets no volumes

Moldova has opened preliminary negotiations with Ukraine over potential natural gas purchases, but volumes and prices remain undecided, Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said on Wednesday.

Moldova halts rumors over new permit for Rîbnița steel mill

Moldova’s Environmental Agency is reviewing an environmental permit application for the Rîbnița metallurgical plant, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder said on Wednesday, dismissing reports that the permit was already granted.

Moldova expands tax relief for households and farmers

Moldova’s government has approved 27 amendments to its 2027 fiscal policy, raising the zero-rated electricity VAT threshold, increasing personal tax allowances and retaining reduced VAT for grain products.

Moldovan farmers gain installment access to modern farm equipment

Moldova has secured a $55 million financing agreement backed by Japan to modernize its agricultural sector, allowing farmers to purchase advanced machinery and equipment through favorable installment plans.

Moldova pushes storage to curb imports amid green energy gridlock

Moldova is accelerating investments in battery storage and energy diversification to curb import reliance, even as grid bottlenecks and bureaucratic delays stall newly built renewable power projects.