Moldovan government announces targeted aid after gas price hike

The government is considering targeted support measures for businesses following a more than three-lei increase (0,18 euro) in natural gas tariffs, according to Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Moldova announces natural gas tariff hikes and new energy plans

The increase in natural gas tariffs is “inevitable”; otherwise, we risk accruing debts that would ultimately fall on end consumers.

Romania's runoff election: Implications for Moldova's EU path

A pro-Russian president elected in Romania might oppose the Republic of Moldova's European integration process, according to Andrei Curăraru, an expert in the field.

New travel rules in Israel, from January 1, for citizens of the Republic of Moldova

The State of Israel is amending, from January 1, 2025, the rules for entry into its territory for citizens of states with which it does not have a visa regime, including citizens of the Republic of Moldova. Thus, Moldovans who wish to visit the country in the new year for various purposes shall do so only after they get an electronic travel authorization – ETA-IL.

CSM gives green light: General Prosecutor can start criminal proceedings against a judge

Prosecutors can start criminal proceedings against a magistrate of the Chișinău Court based in Centru, suspected of having concealed certain data from his statement on wealth and personal interests. The decision was made by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) on December 2, at the request of the General Prosecutor, Ion Munteanu.

Moldova faces rising energy crisis as gas tariffs increase

The opposition, in alliance with “their Kremlin friends,” aims to incite panic and undermine state institutions, stated Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, after the socialists announced this morning that they are initiating a motion of no confidence against the Recean Government over the energy crisis.

Moldova's Socialists demand government change amid crisis

The Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) announced on November 29 that it was initiating a vote of no-confidence against the government led by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Energy crisis // Minister Victor Parlicov will be questioned in Parliament’s plenary

On Thursday, December 5, the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, will be questioned in the Parliament’s plenary about gas tariffs and the supply of natural gas to the Transnistrian region. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Economy, Budget and Finance Committee, Radu Marian, at the beginning of the plenary session on November 28.

Government could increase compensation, Moldovagaz insists on tariff adjustment

The government is analyzing the possibility of granting higher compensation, in the context of a possible increase in natural gas tariffs, starting December 1. Although he refused to give an estimated figure, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, reiterated the Government's commitment to supporting citizens, as it has done since 2022, when energy prices rose sharply due to the war in Ukraine. While officials warn that a "hard winter" awaits us, Vadim Ceban, President of Moldovagaz, expressed confidence in a favourable decision from ANRE.

Recean, after Moldovagaz requested a gas tariff increase, and Parlicov failed to reach an agreement with Gazprom: “We have to face a very difficult winter”

The Prime Minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has warned that the country is bracing for a “very difficult” winter. The main challenges that could lead to a significant crisis include the potential interruption of natural gas supplies to the Transnistrian region and the request from Moldovagaz to increase tariffs by more than four lei. At the start of the Cabinet of Ministers' meeting, the Prime Minister assured that, despite these difficulties, the government will work to find solutions to manage the situation.

Parliament will hold hearings on energy amid Moldovagaz’s request for gas tariff increase

Next week, Parliament will conduct public hearings to address the current energy situation. This initiative was announced on November 27 by Radu Marian, the chairman of the parliamentary committee on economy, budget, and finance, following Moldovagaz's request to raise the tariff for household consumers’ natural gas by over four lei. According to Marian, the hearings will explore the reasons behind this request.

Moldova defends energy talks with Gazprom amid gas crisis fears

The visit of the Minister of Energy to Saint Petersburg for talks with representatives of the Russian conglomerate Gazprom, amid the risk of gas transit disruption through Ukraine starting January 1, 2025, was not only necessary but also foreseeable, stated Oleg Serebrian, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration.