0000 0000 0000 0000 Moldova news digest — February 2026 / Moldova
Moldova news: New «territorial reform» in Moldova
By the end of 2026, Moldova plans to complete an administrative-territorial reform, which will replace the current division into 32 districts with 10 regional districts. Large-scale staff reductions are planned in various departments.
The total number of city halls will decrease from ~900 to ~300.
Objective: to optimize costs, increase operational efficiency, and improve service quality.
The latest news in Moldova is already being actively discussed by the business community, as the changes will affect budget allocation and regional administration.
New business classification criteria have come into force in Moldova, introducing the category of «microbusiness».
Microbusiness — up to 40,000,000 MDL
(95.9% – approximately 51,391 companies)
Small business — up to 200,000,000 MDL
(3,3% – ориентировочно около 1 770 компаний)
Medium-sized businesses — up to MDL 500,000,000
(0.5% – approximately 246 companies)
Large business — over 500,000,000 MDL
(0.3% – approximately 164 companies)
Moldova’s GDP in 2024 amounted to 323.8 billion mdl ($18.9 billion)
According to eastazi.md, in 2024, the size of companies in Moldova will be divided as follows. (figures are for 2024, companies that have submitted financial statements are included)
This latest news from Moldova is particularly important for investors and analysts.
Business size in Moldova (turnover in 2024)
Source: data2b.md
Global brand Uniqlo organized in Moldova «charity event»
Uniqlo — a large Japanese chain of everyday clothing.
LifeWear philosophy: Creating high-quality clothing that improves everyday life: functional, simple, high-quality, and affordable, suitable for any style.
High-tech materials: Use of innovative fabrics such as HEATTECH (heat retention), AIRism (breathable, cooling fabrics), and ultra-light down (ULDown).
History: Founded by Tadashi Yanai in 1984, the name comes from the abbreviation of “Unique Clothing Warehouse.”
Maia Sandu named “Person of the Year” by the British publication The Telegraph.
The Daily Telegraph a leading British daily newspaper of a conservative persuasion, founded in 1855. Based in London, it is considered one of the most influential and widely circulated newspapers in the United Kingdom.
The publication notes that under her leadership, Moldova gained EU candidate status.
Telegraph focuses attention on:
- her modesty,
- the absence of ostentatious luxury,
- reputation as an honest and principled politician.
The publication emphasizes that Maia Sandu managed to keep Moldova on a pro-European course despite:
- energy blackmail,
- political pressure,
- attempts at destabilization.
The profession of “SEO Specialist/ca” is now official in Moldova!
For a long time, the profession «SEO-specialist» in Moldova existed in a legal vacuum. Experts’ employment records listed them as anything from “marketers” to “system administrators.”
In 2026, this uncertainty officially ended: the specialty «SEO Specialist/ca» (code 251316) became part of the state classifier.
This event was made possible thanks to the active initiative Maxim Konovalov ,founder of the agency RocketSEO and founder of the professional community SEO Club Moldova. He acted as a liaison between the industry and government agencies, achieving legal status for hundreds of experts in Moldova.
In the context of Moldovan news, the digital legalization of the profession is an indicator of market maturity.
IT park in Moldova becomes an “economic unicorn”
In 2025, companies from Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP) earned 18.9 billion mdl — that’s more than $1.1 billion.
Turnover increased by +24% compared to last year.
More than 25,800 specialists work in the IT park.
Almost 90% of the park’s revenue comes from exports: software, data processing, IT consulting, and call centers for foreign markets.
Moldova IT Park (MITP) is a government platform that brings together companies in the IT sector with the aim of strengthening the industry, attracting investment, stimulating the growth of digital innovation, and promoting the development of the digital ecosystem in the country.
Moldova was represented by five athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics. #MilanoCortina2026
Biathletes:
- Alina Stremous
- Pavel Magaseev
- Maxim Makarov
Interesting fact:
The Moldovan biathlon team consists of three athletes: Alina Stremous, Pavel Magazeyev, and Maxim Makarov. All three were born in Russia, but obtained Moldovan citizenship in 2020 and have been representing the country in international competitions ever since.
Skiers:
- Julian Lukin
- Elizaveta Khlusovich
The youngest athlete on the Moldovan team is 18-year-old skier Elizaveta Hlusovich. This is her first Olympics. Her mother is biathlete Natalia Levchenkova, who received Moldovan citizenship in 2003.
More photos on the official page Olympic Moldova
One-time bonuses for medals from the Moldovan government
- 🥇 Gold ≈ 22,000 USD
- 🥈 Silver ≈ 16,000 USD
- 🥉 Bronze ≈ 10,800 USD
Athletes will receive scholarships based on their results:
Athletes will receive 17,400 mdl per month as a scholarship. For her 14th place finish, Alina Stremous will receive an increased scholarship of 22,620 mdl.
Sport is becoming part of the national image — and news like this today is raising Moldova’s profile.
Why did Moldova need to sponsor athletes?
When an athlete competes under the flag of their country at the 2026 Winter Olympics, they:
- represents the country in the global media space,
- enhances the country’s recognition,
- creates a positive international image.
For a small country, this is an inexpensive way of international PR compared to traditional diplomatic or advertising tools.
Raising a champion from scratch is much more expensive — it involves:
- 10–20 years of investment,
- infrastructure,
- children’s schools,
- coaching system,
Image and recognition sound appealing. However, where is the money and profit?
When a country regularly appears in international news:
- it is perceived as “lively” and active
- she is more often remembered in business circles
- a sense of stability and presence is formed
Investors think simply:
“Does this country even exist in the global arena, or is it just a gray spot?”
For small countries, recognition = reduction of the barrier of mistrust.
The Olympics — millions of views.
If a country sounds:
- interest arises
- people start googling
- someone is coming
- someone starts a business
Even a 1-2% increase in tourist flow for a small country means hundreds of thousands of dollars.
This affects internal motivation
Within the country:
- young people begin to believe that «we can do it»
- interest in sports is growing
- national self-esteem is formed
The state invests not only in monetary profits, but also in psychological capital of society.
Moldova presented a national stand at Tech Arena – business event in Stockholm!
Moldova took part in one of Northern Europe’s largest technology events, the Tech Arena business forum, which was held in Stockholm.Молдова приняла участие в одном из крупнейших технологических событий Северной Европы — бизнес-форуме Tech Arena, который прошёл в Стокгольме.
The purpose of participation is to attract European partners to cooperate with Moldovan companies in the following areas:
- IT and software development
- Game development
- Healthtech
- Media production
- Branding and marketing
- Digital promotion
🇲🇩Moldova has been invited to participate in a program to enter the Swedish market! The program provides up to 15 months of mentoring for Moldovan companies. Participants gain access to specialized exhibitions, industry platforms, and events focused on establishing business contacts and signing contracts with 🇪🇺European customers.
The national stand is coordinated by Invest Moldova Agency in cooperation with Artcor, Creative Industries Association in Moldova and Moldova Innovation Technology Park.
The delegation included 20 Moldovan companies representing export-oriented services and technological solutions.
Moldova presented a national stand at BioFach Messe Nürnberg in Nuremberg!
The stand presented products from six manufacturing and exporting companies.
- Nuts and dried fruit,
- Cereals,
- Oils,
- Aromatic and medicinal plants,
- Wine,
Objective: To find partners for long-term contracts for the purchase and supply of products to European Union countries.
Moldova presented a national stand at Moldova la FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin!
Go to link, see how different companies in this niche have designed their stands.
14 Moldovan manufacturing companies presented their
Objective: To find partners for long-term contracts for the purchase and supply of products to European Union countries.
Today’s news from Moldova reflects the country’s strategy: optimization, reforms, development of economic sectors, attracting investment, and integration into the EU. 🇪🇺
