Moldova anticipates a larger apple harvest; producers discuss pricing and exports

The apple harvest in the Republic of Moldova is expected to reach around 530,000 tons this year, an increase of approximately 18% over 2025. This preliminary forecast from the Moldova Fruct Association indicates that severe spring frosts did not significantly affect the orchards this year, and the plantations affected last year have resumed production.

Moldova's electricity needs are met for August 16

The Republic of Moldova's electricity needs for Sunday, August 16, will be fully met through commercial means. Energocom has secured the necessary electricity volumes for consumption that day. The company reports that it has purchased a total of 8,840 MWh, primarily from bilateral import contracts and renewable sources. However, Energocom warns that the regional situation remains challenging and that energy prices on external markets remain high, especially during peak hours.

Author's Wine Festival returns to Chisinau with 40 small producers showcasing their wines

The fourth edition of the Author's Wine Festival will be held from September 4 to 6, 2026, in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova. This year, the festival will span three days for the first time and will feature 40 small wine producers from various regions of the Republic of Moldova. These producers will showcase their wines along with the stories that inspired them.

Moldova gives investors more time for €6.2M state asset bids

Moldova's Public Property Agency (APP) has extended the application deadline for the privatization of four major state-owned enterprises from August 19 to October 19. The auctions will now take place on October 20.

Moldovan capital real estate recovers after official data correction

The real estate market in Chisinau is recovering visibly, defying last year's pessimistic projections. Newly revised data from the Public Institution Real Estate Cadastre reveals that property transactions in 2025 fell by just 11% compared to 2024, far below the 60% collapse suggested by preliminary figures.

Moldova HiTech Park master plan paves way for 21,000 high-tech jobs

Moldova HiTech Park has officially transitioned to the urban planning phase following the presentation of its master plan on August 13 for a 50-hectare technology and innovation campus in Stauceni, a suburb of Chisinau.

Central bank rate hike elevates Moldovan state debt costs

The National Bank of Moldova’s policy rate hike from 5% to 7.5% has done little to curb consumer lending, while swiftly driving up state borrowing costs. Economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță highlights an unusual disconnect as annual inflation slows while borrowing policy tightens.

Moldova delays Zarea Hotel sale to boost bidding competition

Moldova's Public Property Agency (PPA) has extended the privatization tender deadline for the state-owned Zarea Hotel from August 19 to October 20.

Moldelectrica reconnects key 330 kV grid line following storm

Moldova’s state power grid operator, Moldelectrica, has fully repaired and re-energized the 330 kV Bălți–Dnestrovsk overhead power line following severe storm damage on 6 August.

Energocom: Moldova deliveries not directly affected by Cernavoda shutdown, but regional deficit may increase prices

The shutdown of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania does not directly affect electricity supplies to the Republic of Moldova. This assurance was provided by Energocom on August 13, which indicated that it currently has no active supply contract with the Romanian company Nuclearelectrica. However, Energocom warns that a potential deficit in the regional market may reduce available energy volumes for purchase and put upward pressure on prices.

Almost 10,000 people from the Republic of Moldova declared incomes of over one million lei

In the Republic of Moldova, nearly 10,000 individuals earn over 1 million lei per year. According to data published by the State Tax Service in the Report on Income Tax Declarations for the fiscal year 2025, the number of such earners has reached 9,643. This represents an increase of 1,624 from 2024 and 3,229 from 2023, indicating 50% growth in just two years. The youngest among them is 16, while the oldest is 88.

Transnistrian entrepreneurs' goods will be taxed in three stages under new rules

Entrepreneurs in the Transnistrian region will gradually transition to the general tax regime, according to a draft published by the Ministry of Finance. The implementation will occur in three stages: September 1, 2026; January 1, 2027; and April 1, 2027. The process will initially focus on taxing alcohol, tobacco, vehicles, and computer technology, and will later expand to include metals, fuels, gas, and electricity.