Moldova is preparing stricter requirements for the labeling of tobacco products and health warnings: Parliament has already approved the relevant amendments in the first reading. The changes will affect not only cigarettes but also related products, and may lead to additional restrictions on certain items if they are confirmed to pose an increased health risk.
Moldova's excise tax regime, which is aligned with EU standards, will generate an additional 86.2 billion lei for the state budget, with more than 72% of this amount coming from excise taxes on tobacco products
The price of natural gas on the TTF on September 21 stood at 77.31 euros/MWh following various fluctuations last week - Energocom
The European Union has awarded Moldova a grant of 20 million euros for the reconstruction of sections of the "North-South" railway corridor along the route Vălcineț – Ocnița – Bălți – Ungheni – Chișinău – Căinari
Moldova has developed practical guidelines for filing and reviewing complaints
Moldova has approved the creation of a new information system to monitor and coordinate efforts to combat fraud involving EU funds. The project is intended to strengthen data exchange among government agencies and establish a more transparent oversight mechanism; funding for its launch has already been allocated.
Moldova's trade deficit for January–July 2026 totaled 3 billion 872.3 million euros, an increase of 4.9% (+179.3 million euros) compared with the same period in 2025.
Moldova will tighten and, at the same time, make more transparent the rules governing the authorization of rail transport for operation in accordance with European standards. The new procedures will involve inspections of rolling stock at various stages and will change the way applicants interact with regulators, which could have a significant impact on the rail freight market and the supply of railway equipment.
The process of releasing the next EU tranche for Moldova under the Growth Plan to support the country's investment program is in its final stages — Marta Kos
Moldova is preparing to update the rules for investigating accidents and incidents involving various modes of transportation: Parliament has already approved the relevant bill on its first reading. The bill is intended to strengthen the independence of the relevant agency, more clearly separate technical investigations from legal proceedings, and introduce new approaches to the publication of safety findings and recommendations.
Another 150 families in Moldova have replaced their old home appliances with new, energy-efficient ones as part of the latest phase of the EcoVoucher government program
Moldova's external public debt stood at $4,855.9 million as of the end of July, having increased by $19.2 million (+0.4%) over the month and by $45.3 million (+0.94%) since the beginning of the year
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