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Moldova's GDP grew by 0.6% in the first half of 2026

Moldova's GDP grew by 0.6% in the first half of 2026

Moldova's economy continued to grow in the first half of the year, and the latest data from statistics agencies and the National Bank indicate that this positive trend continued into the second quarter. At the same time, when making its decision on the interest rate, the regulator specifically noted changes in key sectors, foreign trade, and consumer activity, which together paint a picture of recovery.

18 September 2026 · 08:57

The sixth meeting of the Moldovan-Austrian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation will be held in Vienna

The sixth meeting of the Moldovan-Austrian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation will be held in Vienna

Vienna will host the next meeting of the Moldovan-Austrian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, where the parties will discuss key areas of the bilateral agenda—ranging from energy and trade to education and intellectual property. On the sidelines of the meeting, talks are scheduled with government and business representatives, as well as the signing of documents that could set new benchmarks for economic cooperation between the two countries.

7 September 2026 · 15:54

Temporary licensing of grain imports will protect producers from unfair competition

Temporary licensing of grain imports will protect producers from unfair competition

Parliament approved in the first reading a bill on temporary licensing of grain and oilseed imports, which the authors cite as a measure to protect local producers and ensure stricter control over raw material flows. This article examines the risks to the market and logistics that some see in this measure and why it has already sparked a debate between processors and farmers.

4 September 2026 · 09:37

The government approved the licensing of grain and oilseed imports only through October 31, 2026

The government approved the licensing of grain and oilseed imports only through October 31, 2026

The government supported the idea of temporary licensing for imports of grains and oilseeds, but proposed significantly shortening the duration of the mechanism and refining the conditions for its implementation. The Cabinet of Ministers points to risks to the market and possible consequences for processors and livestock producers, but emphasizes that before launching the initiative, its compliance with international obligations must still be verified and a number of important details must be finalized.

26 August 2026 · 13:18

In Moldova, people are collecting signatures to preserve the tax exemption on packages from the EU valued at up to 150 euros

In Moldova, people are collecting signatures to preserve the tax exemption on packages from the EU valued at up to 150 euros

In Moldova, a petition has been launched on a government platform to preserve the tax exemption for small packages from the EU or to introduce a mechanism that would prevent double taxation. The initiative emerged amid upcoming changes to the rules governing the import of postal items and has already sparked a debate about how the new regulations will affect consumers and e-commerce.

24 August 2026 · 17:56

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