Constitutional Court of Romania confirms the vacancy of the position of president. Ilie Bolojan is interim president

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) issued a decision declaring that the position of President of Romania will be vacant as of February 12, 2025, due to the resignation of Klaus Iohannis. Under this decision, the interim presidency will be held by the President of the Senate, Ilie Bolojan, as reported by g4media.ro. The CCR's decision is final and has general binding authority. It has been communicated to both Parliament and the Government and will be published in the Official Gazette of Romania.

Economic expert: Electricity and central heating price increases directly contributed to inflation increase

Consumer prices increased by nearly 3 percent in January compared to December, with annual inflation exceeding 9 percent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In addition to rising food prices, costs for electricity, central heating, and fuel have also surged. Experts warn that this sharp increase in prices will have an impact on the national economy, especially affecting citizens from socially vulnerable groups the most.

Raids in Căinari: One person investigated in electoral corruption case

A resident from Căinari village in the Căușeni district is under investigation for electoral corruption. This morning, officers from the National Anticorruption Center and prosecutors conducted a raid at his home, seizing various items along with cash.

Soroca: Bird flu confirmed in a swan found dead on the banks of the Nistru

A case of bird flu in migratory birds has been reported in the north of the country. A dead swan was found on the banks of the Nistru, and laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the virus, which is highly contagious and can also affect domestic birds. The Emergency Situations Commission met in session and ordered exceptional epizootic situation in the Soroca district.

Thin ice on rivers and lakes puts lives at risk. Rescuers warn

Low temperatures in recent days have led to the formation of a thin layer of ice on rivers and lakes in the Republic of Moldova, but experts warn that it is not thick enough to support the weight of a person. The General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU) warns the population of the dangers posed by traveling or carrying out recreational activities on the frozen surface of water bodies.

Over 705 thousand households will receive higher compensation for energy payments for January

Over 705,000 households registered on the compensatii.gov.md platform will receive financial support for their energy costs for January. The total budget allocated for this support is approximately 706 million lei. According to the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, the amount provided this month is higher because it includes a one-time payment for both heating and electricity compensation.

Romanian political analyst: The extreme right aims to stage a coup. Whose interest does this serve?

“We can expect those who are trying to create unrest in Romanian political life to be successful. But whose interests would it benefit if such events unfolded in Chișinău or Bucharest? It would be in Russia's interest,” warned Cristian Pîrvulescu, political analyst, in an interview with Moldova 1 TV. He said that “the extreme right aims to stage a coup.” Some experts featured on the show “IN CONTEXT” anticipate that we may see significant political changes in Romania.

Gas for the Transnistrian region // Hungarian company claims that transit depends on Ukraine

The Hungarian MET Group confirmed its readiness to deliver natural gas to the Republic of Moldova. However, these deliveries can only occur if Ukraine's Gas Transmission System Operator permits transit. In its statement, MET emphasized that the current situation is humanitarian and requires support from the entire European community. Experts warn that Tiraspol's refusal to accept European aid and its reliance on intermediaries create economic uncertainties. Additionally, there are concerns that financing may indirectly come from Russia, which could reinforce Moscow's influence in the region.

Zimbru Chișinău strengthens squad with Spanish and Ivorian signings

Zimbru Chișinău has signed a new player, who was trained at FC Barcelona and their local rival Espanyol.

Klaus Iohannis resigns: Romanian leaders react to decision

Romania’s political scene has erupted following President Klaus Iohannis' resignation, announced on February 10.

Sweden pledges 8.7 million euros to reduce Moldova's energy vulnerability

Sweden is going to provide the Republic of Moldova with approximately 8.7 million euros to help reduce its energy vulnerability. Benjamin Dousa, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, made the announcement today during a press conference in Chișinău.

Tiraspol rejects European aid, raising concerns over Russian funding

Tiraspol's decision to reject European aid and to import gas through intermediaries has sparked uncertainties about its economic impact and the true source of funding, experts suggest.