The Moldovan Tax Service has reminded businesses of the approaching deadline for transitioning to equipment compatible with the electronic sales monitoring system. This involves replacing cash registers of a model that has already been removed from the registry; however, taxpayers are still subject to specific requirements for deregistering old devices and registering new ones.
Chisinau Airport continues to see a significant increase in passenger traffic and has become one of Europe's leaders in terms of growth rates among airports of its size. Against the backdrop of more moderate market trends overall, this is drawing increased attention to the airport's future infrastructure development and potential changes to its operations.
Moldova is drafting new regulations that specifically govern the storage of petroleum products for emergency reserves and establish a special mechanism for granting operators access to this activity. The initiative is intended to strengthen the market's protection against supply disruptions and may influence the development of the country's fuel storage infrastructure.
Moldova will update the mechanism for reviewing business complaints regarding the protection of the domestic market from dumping, subsidized imports, and a sharp increase in imports. A new standing commission will replace the structures that have been in place since the early 2000s and will operate under rules aligned with EU and WTO standards; the article provides details on the procedure for launching investigations, the composition of the body, and the timelines for decision-making.
Moldova's health authorities are reminding residents that a range of preventive screenings is available free of charge, including for people without insurance, as long as they are registered with a family doctor. The campaign highlights several age-based and risk-based checks aimed at detecting serious conditions early, with additional details on who can access them and how often they are offered.
Moldova's finance ministry is set to hold an open discussion with the business community on the draft tax policy for 2027, with the agenda expected to focus on planned fiscal changes and their impact on companies. The meeting is likely to draw attention from market participants seeking clarity on the direction of tax and customs reforms, as well as on the proposals that may shape the final version of the draft.
Moldova has wrapped up a new batch of regional development projects aimed at improving local infrastructure and public services. The completed works covered road repairs, street lighting, and water supply upgrades, affecting tens of thousands of residents and a range of public and business users.
Moldova's electricity demand for August 18 was fully covered after Energocom secured the required volumes from a mix of local generation and external sources. The company said supply is currently stable, but warned that market conditions in the region remain difficult and that high prices during peak hours continue to put pressure on consumers.
Moldova is preparing to broaden its privatization pipeline with a new package of state assets, while also adjusting the status of several properties already on the list. The draft reflects a wider effort to accelerate disposals, support budget revenue goals and reshape the composition of assets offered to buyers.
Moldova is preparing a multi-year framework for international cooperation and humanitarian aid that would set the direction of its external support policy through 2030. The draft outlines priority regions, partner countries and funding mechanisms, while leaving room for annual adjustments based on budget capacity and strategic needs.
The State Tax Service reported a continued rise in tax collections to the national public budget since the start of the year, with gains recorded across all major budget components. Last week's enforcement and audit activity also resulted in additional liabilities, VAT refund decisions and confiscation-related proceeds, underscoring the agency's intensified collection efforts.
Moldova's state social insurance budget remained in surplus in the first seven months of 2026, supported by higher contribution inflows and sizable transfers from the state budget. The latest data also show a rise in spending and a notable cash balance in the fund's accounts, pointing to a budget picture that will be closely watched in the coming months.
Moldova has been singled out by the Energy Community as one of the region's most advanced countries in energy and climate governance, with progress also noted in renewable energy and market integration reforms. The assessment points to a solid policy framework, but also signals that further steps will be needed to turn plans into concrete results in the power sector and beyond.
Moldova and Luxembourg have discussed ways to deepen trade, economic, and investment ties, alongside the next steps in Moldova's EU accession process. The talks also come against a shifting bilateral trade picture, with recent data pointing to notable changes in both exports and imports between the two countries.
A leading Chinese building materials producer has signaled interest in expanding manufacturing in Moldova, in a move that could support the country's push to strengthen domestic output and cut reliance on imports. The discussions point to potential new investment in several construction-related product lines, with a visit to Moldova now expected to advance the dialogue and assess the market opportunity.
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