Moldova
Ukraine’s EU bid should remain linked to Moldova’s accession - Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told French President Emmanuel Macron that Ukraine’s EU accession bid should remain linked to Moldova’s in a wake of the passage of the controversial Law 21414 that guts Ukraine’s anti-corruption reforms.
Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc detained in Greece over $1bn bank fraud case
Plahotniuc has been under international investigation for his alleged involvement in Moldova’s infamous $1bn bank fraud scandal.
Moldova’s manufacturing sector posts strongest growth in 10 months in May
The May results show a significant recovery for the sector, which contracted sharply in late 2024
Fleet-cannibalised Russian aviation can only look on as Central Asia carriers take over regional market segments
Moscow has even considered asking Kazakhstan to run some of its domestic flight connections.
Maspex secures 21% of Bucharest-listed Purcari winery on first day of takeover bid
Maspex aims to broaden its product portfolio beyond its core soft drinks and food businesses.
Subdued demand in EU and weak crops weigh on Moldova’s exports
Moldova’s exports fell by 11.1% y/y in May and by 10.8% to €3.1bn in the 12 months to May 2025.
COMMENT: Kremlin goes on the offensive in the south by expanding former prime minister Kiriyenko's foreign policy powers
The Kremlin used to tread softly when exercising its influence in the countries along its southern border, but no more, after the powers of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s chief of staff Kiriyenko were expanded.
Moldovan parliament approves €200mn plan to build HiTech Park near Chisinau
The park is planned as a multifunctional "mini-city" for IT specialists.
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Russian aid agency seeking to fill USAID gaps in former Soviet Union
Imperial attitudes undermine ambitions for expanded influence.
Migration pushes EU population to record high, but CEE countries continue to shrink
Immigration outweighed the natural population decline in 2024 in just three of the newer EU member states – Croatia, Czechia and Slovenia.
Transnistria seeks €122mn loan as economic crisis worsens
Economic downturn follows Russia’s decision to halt its long-standing practice of supplying free natural gas to the Moldovan separatist republic.
Moldova urges EU to begin accession talks ahead of September elections
Deputy PM Cristina Gherasimov argued an early start to accession talks would demonstrate tangible progress to voters and help counter Russian-backed disinformation.
Emerging Europe growth resilient despite global risks, wiiw says
Economies across Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are set to maintain solid growth in 2025 and 2026 but face downside risks from Middle East tensions, the war in Ukraine and US trade policy.
Crypto token launched in Kyrgyzstan by Moldovan oligarch facilitates sanctions-dodging billions for Russia, says report
“A7A5” said to be first stablecoin pegged to ruble. Russian defence sector bank also behind it.
Moldova’s economy minister attributes Q1 GDP contraction to export decline
Doina Nistor says growth in services exports failed to offset decline in exports of goods.
Global uncertainty causes FDI to plummet in Emerging Europe
wiiw research blames crisis in German industry and the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s second term as US president for sharp slowdown in FDI.
Separatists in Transnistria face deep economic contraction as Russia restricts subsidies
Transnistria’s industrial output fell by 43% in the first five months of 2025.
Gas crisis prompts Moldova's separatist Transnistria to extend economic state of emergency
President Vadim Krasnoselsky cited the worsening socio-economic crisis and severe energy shortages in the tiny breakaway republic.
BALKAN BLOG: Russia turns its attention to Moldova ahead of crucial election
Recent comments from Russian officials indicate Moscow will exploit issues such as energy and language as Moldova’s ruling pro-EU PAS seeks re-election in September.
Russia seeks to resume 5+2 talks on Transnistria, hints at new energy crisis
Fears Moscow could trigger a new energy crisis in separatist Transnistria if the pro-EU PAS wins Moldova's autumn general election.