Category Archives: Moldova

Press Releases & News from Moldova distributed via EuropaWire

European Union Celebrates Second Anniversary of Ukraine-Moldova Electricity Grid Synchronisation Amidst Ongoing Support

(IN BRIEF) Today marks the second anniversary of the synchronisation of Ukraine’s and Moldova’s electricity grids with the Continental European Network, a critical achievement in light of concerns over energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Completed in … Read the full press release

Moldova’s Diaspora Returns to Drive Reform: A Strategic Initiative for European Integration

(IN BRIEF) Moldova’s aspiration for EU membership is met with the recognition of significant challenges in key sectors like energy, trade, and banking. In response, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) formulated the Reform Support Team (RST) program, … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants €150 Million Loan to Moldova for Vital Road Rehabilitation Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €150 million loan for Moldova to support the rehabilitation of crucial roads, particularly around the capital, Chisinau. The loan will fund the expansion and enhancement of the … Read the full press release

EIB Global Signs €41.2 Million Loan Agreement to Rehabilitate Moldova’s Rail Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) specialized development finance arm, EIB Global, has entered into a €41.2 million loan agreement with the government of Moldova for the revitalization of the country’s railway infrastructure. Complementing this funding is a €12 … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Welcomes EU Accession Negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova, and Candidate Status for Georgia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) applauds the European Council’s decision to initiate EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, while also granting candidate country status to Georgia. EIB President Werner Hoyer emphasizes the positive impact of enlargement on … Read the full press release

Improved Cross-Border Connections: European Commission and EIB Advocate European Track Gauge Implementation

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) suggests that implementing the European track gauge on lines to Lviv and Chișinău would be a crucial first step in enhancing connections between Poland and … Read the full press release

Moldovan Railways Secures €23 Million Loan from EBRD for Key Rail Corridor Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a €23 million loan to Moldovan Railways to support the rehabilitation of two critical sections of railway lines on Moldova’s North-South Rail Corridor. The project aims to enhance … Read the full press release

EBRD and European Commission Join Forces to Enhance Moldova’s Rail Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) EBRD and the European Commission have approved a financial package to rehabilitate railway lines in Moldova. The €71 million project will receive a €20 million investment grant from the EU, a €23 million loan from EBRD, and €28 … Read the full press release

La empresa moldava de paisajismo Alex Garden se expande a Rumania con el apoyo del BERD y CEI

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Alex Garden es un centro de jardinería y una empresa de paisajismo con sede en Chisináu, Moldavia, fundado por el joven empresario Alexandru Ciobanu. Con el apoyo de la Iniciativa de Europa Central y el Banco Europeo … Read the full press release

Moldovan Landscaping Business Alex Garden Expands into Romania with Support from EBRD and CEI

(IN BRIEF) Alex Garden is a garden center and landscaping business based in Chișinău, Moldova, founded by young entrepreneur Alexandru Ciobanu. With support from the Central European Initiative and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the company received assistance … Read the full press release

EBRD, EIB and International Donors Invest in Moldova’s Solid Waste Management Infrastructure

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced it is providing a €25 million sovereign loan to the government of Moldova to finance investments in its … Read the full press release

EBWE, EIB und internationale Geber investieren in Moldawiens Infrastruktur für die Abfallbewirtschaftung

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE), eine multilaterale Entwicklungsinvestitionsbank, hat angekündigt, dass sie ein Staatsdarlehen in Höhe von 25 Millionen Euro bereitstellt der Regierung von Moldawien zur Finanzierung von Investitionen in seine … Read the full press release

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and cybersecurity service provider ISSP partner over cybersecurity training of SMEs in Moldova

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced a new partnership with ISSP, a Ukraine-founded global cybersecurity service provider, aimed at providing training on digital and … Read the full press release

Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) und der Cybersicherheitsdienstleister ISSP arbeiten bei Cybersicherheitsschulungen für KMU in Moldawien zusammen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 16-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBRD), eine multilaterale Entwicklungsinvestitionsbank, hat eine neue Partnerschaft mit ISSP, einem in der Ukraine gegründeten Unternehmen, bekannt gegeben globaler Anbieter von Cybersicherheitsdiensten, der darauf abzielt, KMU (Kleine … Read the full press release

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to provide EUR 15 million loan to OTP Bank in Moldova in support of local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the country

EBRD lends €15 million to OTP Bank Moldova Financing is for investment support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises Project is supported by EU with incentive grants under the EU4Business Initiative (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European … Read the full press release

La Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement (BERD) accordera un prêt de 15 millions d’EUR à OTP Bank en Moldavie pour soutenir les micro, petites et moyennes entreprises locales du pays

La BERD prête 15 millions d’euros à OTP Bank Moldova Le financement est destiné au soutien à l’investissement des micro, petites et moyennes entreprises Le projet est soutenu par l’UE avec des subventions incitatives dans le cadre de l’initiative EU4Business … Read the full press release

EBRD introduces mediation as an alternative way of dispute resolution in Moldova

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 8-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD, through its Legal Transition Programme (LTP), has implemented a number of projects to establish a robust alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework and practice in the Moldova. The initiative has been supported by … Read the full press release

Moldovan agricultural firm Terrarica to upgrade machinery with financial support from EBRD and the EU

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 22-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that a joint financing facility of the bank and the EU helped Terrarica to purchase machinery for agriculture production, including new tractors, auxiliary … Read the full press release

Matvil Corp. продолжает бороться с противозаконными действиями юридической системы Молдовы.

Дело о защите прав на интеллектуальную собственность проливает свет на коррумпированность юридической системы Молдовы. (PRESS RELEASE) TORONTO, Canada, 15-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Как обнаружил один из ведущих провайдеров этнического онлайн-телевидения, предоставляющий услуги на территории Северной Америки, Matvil Corp., у легальных … Read the full press release

MEP Olekas is elected Chairman of the Euronest PA Social Affairs Committee

At the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly session in Tbilisi on 8 and 10 December, Juozas Olekas, Member of the European Parliament (MEP), was elected Chairman of the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment, Education, Culture and Civil Society. (PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 10-Dec-2019 … Read the full press release

Matvil Corp. противостоит беспределу судебных властей Молдовы

Matvil Corp. противостоит беспределу судебных властей Молдовы

Иск о нарушении прав интеллектуальной собственности продемонстрировал масштаб коррупции судебной системы Молдовы (PRESS RELEASE) Торонто, Канада, 24-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Как обнаружил один из ведущих провайдеров этнического онлайн-телевидения, предоставляющий услуги на территории Северной Америки, Matvil Corp., у легальных вещателей не … Read the full press release

Claus Neukirch appointed Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova

CHISINAU, Moldova, 14-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Italian OSCE Chairmanship has appointed Claus Neukirch of Germany as the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. He will also serve as the OSCE mediator in the Transdniestrian Settlement Process. Neukirch succeeds Michael … Read the full press release

7.7 kilometre-long bypass road around the city of Ungheni, Moldova opens to improve connection to EU border

Seven kilometres of new road to improve connection to EU border and divert heavy traffic from city of Ungheni LONDON, 06-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ambassador Peter Michalko, Head of the European Union Delegation in Moldova and Moldova’s Prime Minister, Pavel Filip, have launched a bypass … Read the full press release

Banca Transilvania and the EBRD will jointly hold a controlling stake in Moldova’s third-largest bank Victoriabank

First foreign bank investor in Moldovan market in ten years LONDON, 09-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Romania’s Banca Transilvania intends to acquire an initial stake of over 39 per cent in Victoriabank, Moldova’s third-largest bank. Banca Transilvania has requested the approval for … Read the full press release

OSCE Mission to Moldova: Practical discussions on running an NGO during retreat held in Merenesti

MOLDOVA, 29-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 25 August 2017, the OSCE Mission to Moldova supported a retreat for 28 representatives of NGOs from both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River in the village of Merenesti. The event provided a platform for … Read the full press release

OSCE: Teachers from Moldovan vocational schools acquire skills to promote gender equality values in their work

MOLDOVA, 29-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Forty-six teachers from vocational schools throughout Moldova completed a Train the Trainer programme and learned new techniques for achieving gender equality and improving their skills in the promotion of women’s rights in the field of education. … Read the full press release

Gazprom and Moldovagaz Discuss Cooperation Between Companies

MOSCOW, 16-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, and Vasile Botnari, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Moldovagaz, took place at the Gazprom headquarters today. The parties discussed the ongoing and future activities of Moldovagaz and cooperation between the … Read the full press release

Italian cable and wires manufacturer La Triveneta Cavi opens factory in Moldova following €24m investment supported by EBRD

EBRD supports investment with €6.2 million loan LONDON, 20-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Italian cable and wires manufacturer La Triveneta Cavi has inaugurated a new factory in Moldova‘s Straseni industrial park, following a €24 million investment supported by the European Bank … Read the full press release

Moldova to modernise district heating in its second largest city Bălți with the help of EBRD and partners

EBRD and partners help reduce gas consumption, increase energy efficiency and improve heating services BALTI, Moldova, 30-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Moldova has received a €7 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernise district heating … Read the full press release

EBRD provides €10 million loan to Moldova for development of regional water supply system

Better water infrastructure to benefit nearly 190,000 people LONDON, 31-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €10 million loan to Moldova to develop a regional water supply system in the country’s north, including its second largest … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU financed the modernisation of public transportation in Moldova’s second biggest city Bălți

Bălți, Moldova, 22-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bălți, Moldova’s second biggest city, today celebrated the arrival of a fleet of new trolleybuses financed by a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and a grant from the European Union. Environmentally … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group acquires Moldovan insurance company Donaris

Vienna, Austria, 4-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe has acquired approximately 94 percent of shares in the insurance company Societatea de Asigurări-Reasigurări “Donaris Group” S.A. (Donaris), which has its head office in the Republic of Moldova. After … Read the full press release

Commissioner Štefan Füle met with leaders of coalition parties in Moldova on strengthening the EU agenda

Brussels, Belgium, 30-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Commissioner Štefan Füle met leaders of coalition parties of Republic of Moldova in Brussels today and made the following statement: ‘I met with political leaders from the Republic of Moldova, Mr Marian Lupu, Vladimir Plahotniuc, Vlad … Read the full press release

The European Union to fully open its market for wines from Moldova

25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission proposes to fully open the European Union’s market to wine imports from the Republic of Moldova, in advance of the envisaged provisional application of the EU – Republic of Moldova Association Agreement and the … Read the full press release

Günther Oettinger, Victor Ponta, Iurie Leancă jointly inaugurated the launch of Romanian-Moldavian gas pipeline works

27-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger, Prime-Minister of Romania Victor Ponta and the Prime-Minister of the Republic of Moldova Iurie Leancă, will today jointly inaugurate the launch of the works for the realisation of the gas interconnector between Ungheni … Read the full press release

EBRD lends €2m to Mobiasbanca for energy efficiency in Moldova

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is further boosting energy efficiency in Moldova with a new €2 million loan to Mobiasbancă – Groupe Société Générale. The EBRD financing will be on-lent to individual households, groups … Read the full press release

Štefan Füle: Moldova belongs to Europe

Official opening of Europe Day/ Chişinău, Moldova, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Dear friends, Dragi prieteni, It is a real pleasure to be here in Chisinau to celebrate Europe Day together with you. I am delighted to witness your enthusiasm first hand. … Read the full press release

New EU initiative to fight organised crime and human trafficking at EU borders

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new €1.5 million project that will boost the fight against organised crime and human trafficking in Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova and Turkey has been launched by the European Union. This innovative pilot project will help countries to … Read the full press release

EU and Moldova sign Framework Agreement on participation in EU crisis management operations

Brussels,  13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vladimir Filat, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, signed today a Framework Agreement for the participation of Moldova in EU crisis … Read the full press release

Council conclusions on the Republic of Moldova – Action Plan on Visa Liberalisation

3199th FOREIG AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 19 ovember 2012 Brussels, 21-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “The Council reaffirms the EU’s commitment to the shared objective of visa-free travel for the citizens of the Republic of Moldova in due … Read the full press release