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%."

Moldova implements new license rules for Transnistrian drivers

Over the past year, there has been an increase in the number of national driving licenses obtained by citizens residing on the left bank of the Dniester and in the municipality of Bender, under the simplified mechanism for equivalence with national driving regulations, according to data from the Public Services Agency (ASP).

Maia Sandu, a message of gratitude for the EU: "Hard times reveal true friends"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, thanked the European Union for the aid package worth 30 million euros granted to our country to solve the energy crisis.

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.

Alarming increase in cases of viral respiratory infections in Chișinău: hospitals nearly at maximum capacity

The number of viral disease cases in Chisinau is on the rise, and hospital beds are at their limit. These statements were made by the deputy head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, Vladimir Bolocan, during a city hall meeting. According to him, approximately 2000 cases of acute viral respiratory infections were recorded in Chișinău, with this number increasing over the weekend.

Bribe of 200,000 euros: two officials from the Bălți City Hall detained by the CNA

A deputy mayor and a deputy head of the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of the Bălți Municipality have been detained by the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), being suspected of involvement in several episodes of influence peddling, passive and active bribery.

PTF Costești suspends its activity on Tuesday, January 28

The Costești customs post (PTF) activity will be suspended on January 28 between 09:00 and 17:00 to carry out maintenance and modernization works on the electricity supply system, the Customs Service announces.

Electricity consumption to increase by 17% on Monday

Tomorrow, electricity consumption on the right bank of the Nistru is expected to increase by 17% compared to the previous day, although demand is 3% lower than a typical winter day, according to Energocom.

Premiere for the Republic of Moldova. Eight tons of mercury lamps exported to Romania for recycling

Approximately eight thousand kilograms of lighting lamps containing mercury were exported to Romania for safe recycling for the first time, according to Iulian Gamureac, the president of the authorized operator in the Republic of Moldova specialized in managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste. He shared this information during the "Zi de Zi" program on Radio Moldova. Gamureac noted that while the import of objects and devices containing mercury and their sale on the market have been prohibited since 2021, there are still historical stocks from previous decades that people keep in warehouses or discard improperly.

Nine people died in fires since the start of 2025. IGSU Recommendations

Since the start of 2025, more than 150 fires have been recorded in the Republic of Moldova, resulting in the deaths of nine people, according to the General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU). In light of this situation, rescuers remind citizens about the importance of following fire prevention rules, particularly when using heating sources.

Moldova boosts energy subsidies for refugees and vulnerable households

Ukrainian refugees and vulnerable households in the Republic of Moldova will receive higher energy subsidies during the winter season to address rising tariffs.

How ILS CAT III improves flight safety at Chișinău Airport

Six aircraft successfully landed at Chișinău International Airport despite dense fog, thanks to the newly implemented Instrument Landing System (ILS) CAT III.