Moldova
Former Moldovan president Dodon detained in treason and corruption case
Moscow claims "persecution" after prosectors probe pro-Russian ex-president on suspicion of bribe-taking, illegal party financing, high treason and embezzlement.
CEE companies weather the COVID-19 crisis
Prompt and decisive government intervention, financial lifelines and firms’ involvement in global value chains have helped minimise insolvencies, says EIB/EBRD report.
Moldova’s industry up 3.3% y/y in Q3 driven by food, beverages and wood processing
Last year the country’s industry rallied driven by robust domestic demand and leapt up by 12.4% — but this year the growth rate is likely to slow down close to a standstill.
Industrial inflation exceeds 25% y/y in Moldova
The industrial price inflation in April was the second-highest since last November when Gazprom began charging much higher prices under a new contract.
Separatist Transnistria expects 20% economic contraction this year
Moldovan officials believe leaders in Transnistria don't want to become involved in the Ukraine war that would further devastate the region's economy, despite a strong pro-war faction.
