New high-speed rail line to link Chisinau and EU by 2030

The Republic of Moldova will begin constructing its first European-gauge railway line on the Ungheni–Chisinau route in 2027. This strategic infrastructure project aims to integrate the national network into the European Union's TEN-T corridor, enabling train speeds of up to 160 km/h.

Strategic Ungheni bridge reaches 45% completion rate

The cross-border connection between Moldova and Romania is evolving from historical symbolism to strategic infrastructure. The Ungheni–Golăiești road bridge, the first built in nearly six decades, is now 45% complete.

Road carriers urge reforms amid surging operating costs

The Republic of Moldova’s passenger road transport sector is nearing a critical threshold due to surging fuel prices and deep-seated structural inefficiencies. Oleg Tofilat, Executive Director of the Union of Transporters and Road Workers, warns that without immediate systemic intervention, the industry faces total collapse within years.

CFM liquidates debt as rail revenues surge 82%

Moldova’s national railway operator, Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM), has successfully cleared its entire historical wage debt. Infrastructure Minister Vladimir Bolea confirmed on May 6 that all outstanding salaries were paid in full by the end of April 2026.

New European app integrates real-time fact-checking

A new AI-integrated social media ecosystem, designed to verify post authenticity in real-time, has officially launched in Romania. Developed by French entrepreneurs based in Bucharest, eYou debuted on May 5 as a European alternative to dominant global platforms.

Minister Junghietu: Battery systems now cover 7% of peak demand

Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu announced that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) currently cover 50 MW of Moldova’s 700 MW total consumption. Authorities plan to expand this capacity to 200 MWh in the coming months.

An IMF expert team will visit Moldova from May 7 to 20

An IMF team of experts, led by Alina Iancu, will visit Moldova from May 7 to 20 for discussions with the authorities following a request for a new programme supported under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

African swine fever detected near Costești. Infected pigs found abandoned; ANSA imposes control measures

Two pig carcasses were found abandoned in an orchard near Costești in Ialoveni district. Authorities disinfected the area, and after lab tests confirmed African swine fever, they introduced special control measures.

Employees of CFM returned to work after five months of technical unemployment

Employees of the enterprise "Calea Ferată din Moldova" (CFM) returned to work on May 4 after being on technical unemployment for five months. This situation affected 600 workers, who were not employed during this period and received only half of their salaries. The general director of the enterprise, Serghei Cotelnic, informed Moldova 1 that all outstanding salary payments have been cleared, totalling 260 million lei.

State loses 2 billion lei in 2025 due to tax exemptions on parcels from abroad

Starting October 1, 2026, all parcels valued at less than 150 euros will be subject to a standard Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20%. Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță clarified that this measure is not a new tax; rather, it involves removing an existing exemption.

Modern agriculture grows: Moldovan entrepreneur exports 99% to the EU

A farmer from the Călărași district has successfully transformed her agricultural business into an export-oriented model. Zinaida Plămădeală has achieved this by implementing modern technologies, obtaining strict international certifications, and benefiting from both European and national financial support. She manages extensive crops and high-performance infrastructure, delivering nearly all of her production to the European Union market.

Veaceslav Ioniță: More Moldovan young workers abroad than at home in five years

The exodus of the working-age population is worsening. In 2025, nearly 923,000 economically active Moldovans were living abroad, compared to 610,000 in 2015, according to an analysis by Veaceslav Ioniță, an economic policy expert from IDIS "Viitorul." He notes that the most significant migration in recent years is among young people. This decline in the workforce and the aging population are increasingly straining the national economy and the pension system.