Economy Archives

Economic and business news in Moldova and the world

Energocom explains why it is asking for a higher gas tariff: increased acquisition costs and losses of 106 million lei

16.07.2026

Energocom justifies the request for an increase in the regulated price of natural gas due to rising acquisition costs on international markets. The company maintains that the price of gas

Citizens can monitor how public funds are spent on a portal launched by the Ministry of Finance

16.07.2026

Dorin Junghietu: The adjustment of gas tariffs is inevitable due to external developments

16.07.2026

Losses of 1,000 billion dollars on the stock market for Space X

by Editor Editor 16.07.2026

16.07.2026

Elon Musk’s company, Space X, has recorded losses of over 1 trillion dollars on the stock market. The company’s shares have even traded below the nominal price of 135 dollars, …
Energocom requests an increase in the natural gas tariff up to 19.37 lei/cubic meter

by Alexandru Carasec 16.07.2026

16.07.2026

SA Energocom is requesting an increase in the regulated price of natural gas for end consumers connected to low-pressure distribution networks, from 13.35 lei to 19.37 lei per cubic meter. …
The interim executive has established the commission to declare the works on the bypass road from Drochia as a public utility

by Alexandru Carasec 15.07.2026

15.07.2026

A commission established by the executive will determine whether the construction works of the bypass road of Drochia city can be declared of public utility of national interest. The measure …
The accumulation of the state’s financial obligations towards farmers, caused by the deficiencies of the subsidy mechanism

by Iana Josu 15.07.2026

15.07.2026

The mechanism for granting subsidies in agriculture has generated arrears towards farmers, as the approved requests exceed the available funds. The situation was discussed at the meeting of the Parliamentary …
State aids granted without notifying the Competition Council reached 2.8 billion lei in 2025

by Alexandru Carasec 15.07.2026

15.07.2026

The value of state aid granted to economic agents without prior notification to the Competition Council reached 2.81 billion lei last year, compared to 767 million lei in 2024. The …
Donald Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants in Iran

by Editor Editor 15.07.2026

15.07.2026

The American President, Donald Trump, threatens to bomb bridges and power plants in Iran, if Tehran does not resume negotiations for the conclusion of a peace agreement. Meanwhile, the White …

IPN Debates | EcoContact NGO

10.06.2025

Press Conference | Platform of LGBTQ+ Organizations and Activists in Moldova

06.06.2025

Press Conference | Christian Agrarian Political Party

06.06.2025

Press Conference | Christian Agrarian Political Party

05.06.2025

Press Conference | A group of activists

03.06.2025

Press conference | European Social Democratic Party

02.06.2025

The Dutch company Nolte Mezzanine is expanding its team in Chisinau and offers new opportunities for young people

08.07.2026

Study 5.0 on the impact of Foreign Direct Investments: resilience, consolidation, and the accelerated European integration path of the economy of the Republic of Moldova

26.05.2026

Prograin Organic: Organic agriculture from Moldova is conquering international markets

29.04.2026

MS Projects Expands to Moldova: Regional Expertise for Complex Logistics Projects

15.04.2026

Republic of Moldova – an Emerging Hub for Game Development: The story of Paparuda Studio

02.04.2026

Celebrate Earth Hour at Castel Mimi, at a dinner without electricity

27.03.2026

A dinner by candlelight at Castel Mimi, inspired by Earth Hour

18.03.2026

The producers of boutique wines from Moldova are participating in RO-Wine 2026, in Cluj-Napoca

18.03.2026

The accumulation of the state’s financial obligations towards farmers, caused by the deficiencies of the subsidy mechanism

15.07.2026

The mechanism for granting subsidies in agriculture has generated arrears towards farmers, as the approved requests exceed the available funds. The situation was discussed at the meeting of the Parliamentary

State aids granted without notifying the Competition Council reached 2.8 billion lei in 2025

15.07.2026

The value of state aid granted to economic agents without prior notification to the Competition Council reached 2.81 billion lei last year, compared to 767 million lei in 2024. The

Donald Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants in Iran

15.07.2026

The American President, Donald Trump, threatens to bomb bridges and power plants in Iran, if Tehran does not resume negotiations for the conclusion of a peace agreement. Meanwhile, the White

Over 700 cases of illicit economic activity, detected by tax inspectors in the month of June

15.07.2026

In June, fiscal inspectors detected 769 cases of illicit economic activity carried out by individuals and imposed fines totaling over 1.2 million lei. According to the State Fiscal Service, the

Energocom Trading wins the tender for the supply of natural gas to Termoelectrica

14.07.2026

Energocom Trading SRL has won the auction organized on the platform of the Romanian Commodity Exchange EST for the supply of natural gas to SA Termoelectrica during the period of

9.25 million euros for projects to develop university research infrastructure

14.07.2026

Eleven research projects in fields such as agriculture, energy, information technology, biomedicine, and exact sciences will benefit from a total funding of 9.25 million euros. The Ministry of Education and

Moldova is increasingly perceived as a future member of the EU. IPN interview with Mihai Popsoi

17.07.2026

The Republic of Moldova enters a stage in the process of accession to the European Union where not only the adoption and adaptation of the acquis communautaire will matter, but

IPN | Cultural Agenda | July 17

16.07.2026

The opening of the exhibition “Urban Archaeology and the Hidden Memory of Chisinau” (July 17-November 30) /National Museum of History of Moldova / 10:00 AM/. The City Hall of Chisinau

Maria Procopenco released a new song right on her birthday

16.07.2026

Artist Maria Procopenco has released the song “When you blow on the cake” right on her birthday. According to a press release, the singer chose to mark the anniversary with

Over 9 thousand consumers will be left without electricity due to works on the Chisinau-Sculeni line

16.07.2026

Over nine thousand consumers from the city of Chisinau and other localities will be without electricity on Friday, between the hours of 08:00 AM-08:00 PM. According to Premier Energy Distribution,

The national road M1 will undergo repairs, from the Leușeni border crossing point towards Nisporeni

16.07.2026

The national road M1 will be repaired on a section of almost 38 kilometers, from the Leușeni border crossing point towards Nisporeni. The National Road Administration has launched the tender

Agenda of events for Friday, July 17

16.07.2026

The Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family is organizing public hearings on the execution of mandatory health insurance funds for the year 2026 /Parliament, office 408 G /at

Energocom explains why it is asking for a higher gas tariff: increased acquisition costs and losses of 106 million lei

16.07.2026

Energocom justifies the request for an increase in the regulated price of natural gas due to rising acquisition costs on international markets. The company maintains that the price of gas

Citizens can monitor how public funds are spent on a portal launched by the Ministry of Finance

16.07.2026

Dorin Junghietu: The adjustment of gas tariffs is inevitable due to external developments

16.07.2026

BNM invites children to a financial education program through games and interactive workshops

by Alexandru Carasec 14.07.2026

14.07.2026

Children aged between 7 and 10 years old are invited on July 22, between 09:00 AM and 01:00 PM, to the financial education program “A Holiday Day at BNM”. The …
Diesel will become more expensive by 39 cents, while gasoline will cost 10 cents more

by Alexandru Carasec 14.07.2026

14.07.2026

The price of a liter of diesel increases by 39 bani. According to the National Agency for Energy Regulation, on Wednesday, the maximum retail price at the pump will be …
Oil quotations, on the rise following President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding the taxation of transit through Ormuz

by Editor Editor 14.07.2026

14.07.2026

International stock markets have reacted following the statements of the American president regarding the imposition of a compensation tax on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent …
The drinking water in Chisinau could become more expensive by one leu per cubic meter

by Alexandru Carasec 14.07.2026

14.07.2026

Potable water could cost more for consumers served by the Apa-Canal Chisinau company. The National Agency for Energy Regulation proposes a rate of 13.99 lei per cubic meter, while the …
Chisinau’s budget, approved in the final reading: education and municipal services receive the largest allocations

by Milena Macarciuc 13.07.2026

13.07.2026

The majority of the Chisinau municipality budget for the year 2026 is allocated to education – 5.1 billion lei, and to housing and communal services – 2.6 billion lei. The …
The price of oil rises following the attacks of the USA and Iran

by Bolohan Maxim 13.07.2026

13.07.2026

The oil price rose nearly 4% on Monday, following the United States’ attacks on Iran, and the subsequent Iranian retaliation. The barrel of Brent crude reached 78.59 dollars, while WTI …