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Energy minister says Moldova achieved deep transformation of energy sector in several years
Moldova in recent years has undergone a deep transformation of its energy sector, and the year 2025 marks a turning point in this field for the country. From being almost entirely dependent on a single gas source, a single supplier, and one supply...
Moldovan national energy regulator analyzes market impact in Moldova of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) is analyzing the effects of sanctions imposed by the United States on two Russian oil companies, as well as their potential impact on the oil products market of Moldova. In the context, ANRE's...
Moldova’s ongoing legal disputes with investors could jeopardize its EU hopes
New Atlanticist October 23, 2025 • 10:36 am ET Print this page By Suriya Evans-Pritchard Jayanti Europe’s poorest country, Moldova, has spent most of its thirty-four years since independence struggling to free itself from Russian dominance,...
Construction of two 400 kV overhead power lines kicks off, strengthening interconnection with Rep. Moldova
Thursday, October 23, 2025 National Transmission System Operator Transelectrica is starting the construction of two 400 kV overhead power lines that complete the transmission mainline in the north of the country and strengthen Romania's...
FT: The EU Prepares Measures to Prevent “Trojan Horses” from Joining the Union
New members of the European Union could be placed under a kind of “probation period” for several years and even expelled from the bloc if they backslide on democratic standards. This is part of a new proposal by the European Commission aimed at...
MOLDOVA TO IMPLEMENT LITHUANIA'S EXPERIENCE IN DIGITALIZING VETERINARY MEDICINES
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is embarking on the digitalization of veterinary medicinal products, leveraging the experience and best practices of the State Food and Veterinary Service of Lithuania (VMVT). ANSA's press service informed...
Trump administration to fund just half of food stamp benefits | First Thing
Good morning. The Trump administration said it would provide only partial relief to recipients of food stamps on Monday, amid mounting uncertainty among the nearly 42 million people on the supplemental nutrition assistance program (Snap). The...
Moldovan energy minister, more officials discuss strengthening regional energy security, accelerating Moldova's integration into European energy market in Luxembourg
The continuation of energy reforms, strengthening regional energy security, and accelerating Moldova's integration into the European energy market have been the main topics analyzed by Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu, who had a string of...
ENERGY MINISTER CONFIRMED THAT MOLDOVA IS NO LONGER DEPENDENT ON RUSSIAN ENERGY RESOURCES
Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu confirmed that Moldova is no longer dependent on Russian energy resources. According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy, he stated this at the Energy Council of the European Union in Luxembourg, where...
Moldova’s apple exports show September uptick, but trend remains unclear
Moldova exported nearly 6,300 tonnes of apples in September 2025, marking an 18% increase compared to the same month in 2024, when shipments totaled around 5,200 tonnes, according to Logos Press. Data from Moldova Fruct Association shows that...
Moldova to Participate in First EU Enlargement Forum in Brussels
The Republic of Moldova will take part in the first EU Enlargement Forum, organized by the European Commission on November 18 in Brussels. The event will bring together European leaders, representatives of candidate countries, and policy experts...
Moldova to attend first EU Enlargement Forum in Brussels
The Republic of Moldova will participate in the first EU Enlargement Forum, organized on November 18, in Brussels, by the European Commission. The forum will bring together European leaders, representatives of candidate countries, and experts to...
'Everything on the farm is digital': Estonia helps Moldovan farmers cut out paperwork
"I am running around town with documents right now," Veaceslav Burlacu tells me over the phone in Cahul. He's a third-generation farmer from southern Moldova. As a little boy, he and his father would walk across the fields with a ruler to measure...
MOLDOVAN-JAPANESE BUSINESS FORUM WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY IN CHISINAU
Moldovan entrepreneurs can take part in the Moldovan-Japanese Business Forum and bilateral #B2B meetings, which will be held on Saturday, October 25 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Chisinau. The press service of the Chamber of Commerce and...
Moldovan ruling party's candidate for PM office says current ministers represent youthful team, which has achieved much in four years
The candidate for the office of prime minister on behalf of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), Alexandru Munteanu, says that professionalism, reputation and willingness to work would be the main criteria in selecting the new composition of...
Women of Moldova increasingly present in agriculture, development of local communities
More and more women of Moldova are becoming leaders in agriculture, managing farms, planning investments and overseeing complex projects that contribute to the development of the rural economy. According to the Agency for Intervention and Payments...
MOLDOVA'S INDUSTRY INCREASED PRODUCTION BY 3.3% IN AUGUST
Industrial production in Moldova increased by 3.3% year-on-year in August. Overall industrial production in the country increased by 2.4% over the first eight months of the year compared to the same period in 2024. The largest increases were seen...
Alexander Borimechkov and his work for the benefit of Bulgarians in Moldova
The legalisation process was quick, with the branch being registered with the Registry Agency on 2 April this year. It officially opened its doors on 24 May, in the presence of the foreign ministers of Bulgaria and Moldova. Recruitment of students...
Energy Community’s CBAM Readiness Tracker: Western Balkans still far from exemption as full implementation nears
These efforts signal a growing readiness across the Energy Community to turn CBAM into a catalyst for deeper regional energy market integration and decarbonization, according to the annual report. “The progress reflected in this year’s tracker...
Moldova sends fuel test results to EU for first time
The Republic of Moldova has made an important step in its European journey by sending reports on the quality of fuel in the country to the European Commission for the first time. Tests conducted at gas stations and depots show that gasoline and...