The Republic of Moldova is entering a new era of infrastructure and economic development, and the upcoming tender for the expansion of the “Eugen Doga” International Airport in Chişinău is a significant part of this transformation. Valued at MDL 700 million (approximately £35 million), this ambitious project aims not just to modernise Moldova’s primary airport, […]
Moldova Business Week 2025 | UK Business-Led Trade Mission📅 15–19 September 2025📍 Chișinău, Republic of Moldova As the global economic map evolves, new opportunities are emerging in places once considered overlooked. Moldova – a small but strategically significant nation at the crossroads of Eastern Europe – is one such opportunity, and British companies are invited
On July 6, 2025, the Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance (MDBA) hosted another heart-warming and inspiring gathering of its Book Club, a project that brings together literature enthusiasts from the Moldovan and Romanian diaspora across the North of the UK. The event took place in a warm, friendly atmosphere, where book lovers from Manchester and surrounding
On 1 August 2025, the United States of America will begin applying a 25% tariff on all goods and services imported from the Republic of Moldova. This development was formally communicated by the White House in an official letter addressed to Ms Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova. While the announcement comes as
Great news for Moldovan nationals living in the United Kingdom! As of 2025, the UK government is moving forward with legislation that will allow Moldovan car driving licence holders to exchange their licences for a British equivalent, thanks to a successful public consultation led by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). This long-awaited development
On 24 June 2025, both Moldova and Romania celebrated one of the most cherished cultural events of the year — Ziua Iei, also known as National Romanian Blouse Day. Recognised by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the day honours the iconic ie — the traditional Romanian blouse — and the
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, I had the honour of attending the Investing at Home event, held in London and organized by Invest Moldova in collaboration with Diaspora Invest, with support from the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the United Kingdom. I was present as a representative of the Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance
From 1 January 2026, the Republic of Moldova will take a significant leap forward in its integration with the European Union by joining the EU’s “Roam like at home” initiative — a game-changing move that will bring tangible benefits to both ordinary citizens and cross-border trade. This development marks Moldova’s inclusion into a key element
A quiet revolution is underway in Moldova’s apple industry. In a significant breakthrough for Moldovan agriculture, the country’s apples — renowned for their crispness, rich aroma, and naturally sweet taste — have now officially entered the Indian market, the largest fruit market in the world, with a population of over 1.4 billion consumers. This exciting
On Sunday, 18 May 2025, the Moldovan community in Manchester had the opportunity once again to access vital consular outreach services, thanks to the visit of Mrs Cristina Oleinic, Consul of the Republic of Moldova in the United Kingdom. Her visit was part of a growing initiative to make consular and notarial services more accessible