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"We see strong potential for Moldovan fruit in the specialty segment and the German market"
Willem Dijk Junior and Han Daniels recently visited Moldova in search of new opportunities in fruit. "Our trip to Moldova was sparked by curiosity and the recurring signals that this country is rapidly developing into a serious player in the...

Moldova Launches a New Incubator for Digital Agriculture, Robotics, and FoodTech
Moldova is taking a decisive step toward the future of agriculture with the launch of a new incubator and pre-accelerator at Agrotek Arena Incubator, an innovation space dedicated to digital agriculture, robotics, and food technology. The...

The government commits Moldova to financing the EBRD capital: 4 million euros in five tranches
0 The Republic of Moldova contributes 4 million euros to the increase of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s capital. The government approved today a document that makes possible the payment of this contribution, adding EBRD to...

Moldova and Ukraine Launch Joint Project to Protect Dniester River
A new cross-border project aimed at strengthening cooperation and integrated water resource management in the Dniester River Basin was launched today at Moldova’s Ministry of Environment. Titled “Strengthening Cross-Border Cooperation and...

Greenpeace protests fossil fuel investment in Greece urging an end to new gas projects
By euronews with Greenpeace Published on 17/07/2025 - 13:28 GMT+2 The Greek Coast Guard stopped a three-hour protest by activists from the Greek office of Greenpeace at the FSRU Alexandroupolis floating liquefaction unit on Wednesday....

Biogas high on the agenda in Moldova-EU energy talks
During last week’s EU accession meeting on Moldova’s energy and infrastructure reforms, Carolina Novac, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy and responsible for the green transition, held several high-level meetings with international...

Agenda of events for Friday, July 18
0 The Ministry of Culture is organizing a press briefing on the topic: “Launching the Eko App Moldova – a digital leap for sustainable tourism” /Ministry of Culture / 09:00 AM/. The Superior Council of Magistracy and the Council of Europe are...

Moldova Secures World Bank Support for Economic Development and Climate Transition
Moldova will receive financial assistance from the World Bank to boost economic opportunities and accelerate its climate transition. Parliament ratified two agreements today between the Republic of Moldova and the World Bank’s lending arms: the...

Moldova Finalizes €143.5 Million EIB Loan to Modernize Chisinau Heating System
The Republic of Moldova secured a €143.5 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize Chisinau’s centralized heating system. The Parliament ratified the financing agreement on Thursday, July 10. The EIB agreed to finance 44%...

Moldova Approves National Plan for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings
All new buildings constructed in Moldova will be required to meet the nearly zero energy consumption (NZEB) standard, and existing buildings undergoing major renovations must be upgraded accordingly, where technically and economically feasible....

Moldova HiTech Park will be established, a park of advanced technologies
0 An advanced technology park – “Moldova HiTech Park” will be opened in Stauceni. According to the project approved by Parliament, the park will be located on an area of nearly 50 hectares and will operate on a special activity regime, for a...

Moldova needs private cultural managers to promote culture, says Minister Prodan
0 A stronger involvement of the private sector is needed in promoting Moldovan culture on the European market. Although the Government continuously invests in culture, public investments are made with great caution, considering that the funds come...

Op-ed: Investment in security and defence will protect Ukraine, and the EU
Denmark’s turn at the helm of the Council of the European Union begins amid a profoundly altered geopolitical environment – one where the return of war to our continent has dispelled any illusions of lasting peace and permanent stability. We now...

Switzerland and Moldova: 25 years of partnership and Over 5 Billion Lei Invested in Moldova’s Development
0 Switzerland and the Republic of Moldova are celebrating 25 years of bilateral development cooperation. During this period, Switzerland has supported Moldova with over 250 million Swiss francs (over 5 billion Moldovan lei at current exchange...

Young Moldovans Can Apply For The “Just Transition Young Voices Awards 2025” Until July 28
Youth from Moldova, together with peers from Ukraine, Georgia, and the Western Balkans, can make their voices heard in the energy transition by entering an international competition launched by the Energy Community Secretariat, which the European...

Minsk and Moscow Allege Human Rights Abuses in Moldova, Citing Slain Opponents and “Foreign Agent” Lists
Despite jailing many government opponents in Russia and Belarus, rigging elections, and labeling cultural figures and some public personalities as “foreign agents,” the Foreign Ministries of both countries have turned their attention to protecting...

The EU4Green Recovery East 2025–2028: Moldova Joins Regional Efforts to Accelerate the Green Transition
Representatives from the European Union, Moldova, Armenia, and Ukraine convened online for the first Regional Meeting of the EU4Green Recovery East 2025–2028 programme. This ambitious new initiative aims to fast-track the green transition and...

The customs duty applied by the USA to products from Moldova will be 25% starting from August 1, according to Minister Nistor
0 Starting from August 1, the USA will apply a customs tariff of 25%, not 31%, for products from Moldova, reports IPN. The Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Doina Nistor, announced a reduction in the tax and explained that, in...

From green transition to global stage: Armenia’s biodiversity moment
“What if COP17 in Yerevan is a failure?”. After a lengthy presentation on the importance of environmental diplomacy and cooperation, this was not the question I was expecting. I had prepared to offer insights on the details of the Global...

Turkmen Customs Officials Gain Trade Facilitation Insights in Moldova
Three representatives from the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan participated in the regional Peer Learning Initiative, held in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, from June 30 to July 2, 2025. The event was organized by the International Trade...