Moldova
Moldova detains pro-Russian Gagauzia governor in crackdown on Russia-linked party
Evghenia Gutul faces charges related to the illegal financing of the banned Shor Party.
Moldovan businessman Platon to be extradited by UK for Russian laundromat trial
Veaceslav Platon was arrested in London after an extradition request by Moldova, which accuses him of organising a conspiracy to move vast sums of money out of Russia between 2010 and 2014.
Moldova keeps base rate at 6.5% despite disappointing economic growth
Previously the BNM hiked the monetary policy rate twice since the beginning of the year to address rising inflation prompted by regulated energy prices
Several EU countries back push to fund Prague-based RFE/RL in response to Trump axeing it
Member states want EU to fund Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Agency for Global Media.
Moldova’s GDP close to a standstill in 2024 due to weak agriculture
Value added generated by agriculture, accounting for 7.1% of GDP, contracted by 19% in 2024.
Moldova’s inflation eases to 8.6% y/y in February as government subsidises electricity prices
Moldova's government announced subsidies after Gazprom cut off gas supplies previously used to generate electricity.
EBRD lowers 2025 forecasts citing subdued global growth and trade fragmentation
Weaker external demand and potential impact of Trump tariffs weigh on Emerging Europe, Central Asia and Semed regions, with growth now projected at 3.2%.
EU plans €1.9bn Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova
New facility to support reforms, advance Moldova's EU integration and mitigate the impact of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Moldova’s top anti-corruption prosecutor resigns over ‘anti-democratic’ bill
Veronica Dragalin said new law would dismantle the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and weaken prosecutors’ ability to investigate top politicians.
EU helps Moldova overcome energy crisis with €310mn financial package
New package announced after Russian Gazprom’s decision to stop gas exports to Moldova sparked an energy crisis.
“Unchained” Trump is main risk to broadly positive Emerging Europe growth prospects
Steep US tariffs on the EU or a sudden cut in support for Ukraine are the major downside risks for the region, says new wiiw report.
EU gives Moldova €30mn as short-term fix to energy crisis and promises longer-term plan
Targeted support to restore electricity and heat supply in the separatist Transnistria region.
Ukraine offers coal and experts to settle Transnistria’s energy crisis without Russia
If Ukraine solves the energy crisis in Moldova, it would thwart Russian efforts to exploit the crisis to pursue its political interests in Moldova.
Expected settlement of energy crisis in Transnistria may have a security cost
Pro-Russian separatist region has picked a natural gas trader, Cyprus-based Ozbor Enterprises, to import Russian natural gas through the Turkstream and Trans-Balkan pipelines, and started military drills in the Security Zone.
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Moldovagaz’s head says $709mn debt to Gazprom close to being settled
Gazprom cited a $709mn outstanding debt when it cut gas supplies to Moldova on January 1, but Chisinau says the debt is only $8.7mn.
Leader of Moldova’s separatist Transnistria flies to Moscow to settle energy crisis
The pro-Russian separatist region is suffering from acute energy shortages since Gazprom cut supplies to Moldova on January 1.
Russian presidential adviser warns Moldova may “cease to exist”
Influential Russian presidential advisor Nikolai Patrushev uses unprecedentedly aggressive rhetoric against Moldova, saying it may "become part of another state or ... cease to exist".
NEO: Why pick-up points for online orders are gaining popularity vs. home delivery
The share of European consumers preferring home delivery for online orders dropped from 73% to 64% over the past year, according to a Last Mile Experts study.
BALKAN BLOG: Giving free energy to Transnistria could thwart Russia’s plans for Moldova
Energy crisis threatens to undermine confidence in the pro-EU government in Chisinau, paving the way for a Kremlin-backed party to take power after the 2025 general election.