Roberta Metsola reflects on 2024 and hopes for European unity in 2025

A year marked by challenges but also significant achievements – this is how 2024 was characterized by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, who was re-elected to the position this year.

How Moldova plans to meet January energy demands efficiently

SA Energocom has prepared an electricity supply plan for January for the right bank of the Dniester River.

Moldovagaz loses dominance as Moldova looks to Energocom

“Moldovagaz is only significant as long as it supplies natural gas from the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova.

Poland to lead EU Council presidency in 2025: Key priorities

Poland will assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2025, for a six-month term (January-June 2025), in a challenging geopolitical context. Its priorities will include European security, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the EU economy.

Yoon Suk Yeol’s arrest warrant approved by South Korean court

A South Korean court approved an arrest warrant on Tuesday against President Yoon Suk Yeol, who had been suspended from office for imposing martial law on December 3.

EU prepares for Russian gas transit disruption through Ukraine

The European Union is ready to handle a potential disruption in Russian gas transit through Ukraine, as reported by DW.

Moldova’s education reform: Tackling teacher shortages and funding gaps

The shortage of teaching staff and the need for additional funding for educational institutions were among the primary challenges faced by the education system in the Republic of Moldova throughout 2024.

Russia opposes European peacekeepers in Ukraine amid peace talks

Russia strongly opposes the potential deployment of a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a peace agreement with Moscow is reached.

Moldova extends wheat, corn, and sunflower import restrictions

The Government has approved the extension of the wheat, corn, and sunflower import restrictions until June 30, 2025, in the Republic of Moldova.

Energy crisis in Moldova: Cuciurgan power plant to shut down

Starting January 1, the Cuciurgan Power Plant (MGRES) will cease supplying electricity to the right bank of the Dniester River. In light of this, citizens are urged to conserve energy, particularly during peak hours, to help balance demand and avoid potential power cuts.

Moldovagaz: A major threat to Moldova’s energy security

Moldovagaz poses a threat to the Republic of Moldova, and we must either regain full control of this company to eliminate this vulnerability or reduce its role in energy supply and replace it with another state-owned entity, Energocom, which could perform the same functions currently handled by Moldovagaz.

Infographic // Moldova: First Home Program Expands Eligibility

The maximum interest rate margin that banks can apply to government-guaranteed loans under the "First Home" program in 2025 will remain at 3%.