Could Transnistrian region face economic collapse without external aid?

The Transnistrian region is grappling with a growing budget deficit, exacerbated by the ongoing energy crisis. Its financial situation has reached a critical point, with expenses almost double its revenues.

CEC seeks dissolution of the “Sansă” party, affiliated with Shor

The Central Electoral Commission is calling for the dissolution of the political party “Sansă,” which is linked to the oligarch Ilan Shor. Pavel Postica, the deputy chairman of the electoral authority, informed Teleradio-Moldova that a complaint regarding this matter was submitted to the Ministry of Justice. Postica stated that the political party failed to fulfil its legal obligations related to financial reporting, even during the period when its activities were restricted by a final decision from the Chisinau Court of Appeal. In response, the leader of “Sansă,” Alexei Lungu, denies the allegations and claims that he submitted all reports on time.

Chișinău beauty salon death: Husband accuses cover-up

Roman Babițchi, the husband of businesswoman Liuba Babițchi, who tragically lost her life in a beauty salon in Chișinău, has broken his silence to reveal new details surrounding her death.

Moldova's government offers EU-funded electricity compensation

The government of the Republic of Moldova is developing a mechanism for providing electricity compensation, funded by the European Union.

Moldova secures EU support in overcoming energy crisis

The energy crisis continues to dominate current affairs. Exactly one month after the Russian giant Gazprom halted gas deliveries to Moldova – a decision that left the left bank in the cold and darkness, and the right bank facing higher energy bills – the European Union has once again thrown us a 'lifeline': a non-repayable grant of 64 million euros.

Moldova continues vetting of anti corruption prosecutors amid merger plans

The vetting process for anti corruption prosecutors and the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) will continue, regardless of the plans to merge these two specialized prosecutor's offices.

Moldova faces financial uncertainty with U.S. aid suspension

The Trump administration's plan to suspend all federal aid for 90 days – a move that has raised concern and uncertainty, especially among non-governmental organizations, including those in the Republic of Moldova, where external funding is crucial – has been temporarily blocked by a U.S. court.

Chisinau's latest proposal to Tiraspol: Gas, grants, and crisis relief

Chisinau has sent a letter to Tiraspol with the latest proposal from the authorities through the official communication channel used by political representatives in the ongoing negotiations regarding the Transnistrian settlement, announced the Reintegration Bureau.

Moldova to compensate 50% of electricity tariff increases

The government will compensate 50% of the increase in electricity tariffs for domestic producers in the food and manufacturing sectors, as opposed to previous provisions which capped the compensation at "up to 50%."

Chișinău lends gas to Transnistria with EU-backed agreement

Chișinău will supply the Transnistrian region with 3 million cubic meters of natural gas as a loan.

Solutions for the Transnistrian crisis: Gas loan and 30 million euros from the EU

The government has identified, together with the European Union, solutions to reduce the effects of the energy crisis on the Republic of Moldova, caused by the halt in natural gas supplies by the Russian concern Gazprom. Prime Minister Dorin Recean explained that the support package offered by the European Union includes three essential components. Its main objective is to immediately end the energy crisis, provide support to citizens and strengthen the long-term resilience of the national energy sector. “In essence, the EU is saving the Republic of Moldova again,” the Prime Minister said at a press conference.

Tiraspol is asking for gas loan. Chișinău is negotiating an agreement

The self-proclaimed authorities in Tiraspol are requesting three million cubic meters of gas loan from Chișinău to cover the needs of the Transnistrian region. A special commission from Chișinău is expected to analyze this request during the day, according to the press from Tiraspol. Sources close to the Government mentioned that Chișinău is at an advanced stage of negotiations to identify transparent solutions to the energy crisis in the Transnistrian region. Their success could put an end to the prolonged crisis, help people on both sides of the Nistru, and end the Russian energy blackmail.