Energy crisis in Transnistria: Russia’s role and EU gas

The recently signed framework contract between Natural Gaz DC and Tiraspoltransgaz has sparked controversy, as it was concluded without consulting Moldovagaz, despite Tiraspoltransgaz being its subsidiary and holding debts of approximately $9 billion to the parent company.

Electronic Government Agency reports issues with signatures and authentication

The Electronic Government Agency reports difficulties in processing electronic signatures due to issues with signing and authentication systems.

How Russia uses Gazprom to influence Moldova’s energy and politics

For more than three decades, the Russian Federation has supported the separatist regime in Tiraspol by providing gas supplies and intends to continue doing so through various means.

Biden warns of oligarchy threatening U.S. democracy in farewell address

On Wednesday, January 15, U.S. President Joe Biden bid farewell to the nation, warning of the rise of an "oligarchy" that, he claimed, threatens American democracy, according to DW.

EU enlargement in 2025: Challenges, hopes, and skepticism

The year 2025 was expected to bring progress in the pace of EU accession negotiations for candidate countries, all of which, except for Ukraine and Moldova, are from the Balkans, former Yugoslav republics, and Albania.

A company on the right bank of the Nistru reportedly signed a contract with Tiraspoltransgaz to supply natural gas from European exchanges

On Tuesday, January 14, the companies Natural Gaz DC and Tiraspoltransgaz - a company affiliated with the Russian concern "Gazprom", concluded a framework contract for the supply of natural gas to the Transnistrian region. The natural gas is to be purchased from European exchanges, which means that Tiraspol will have to pay the full price for the gas for the first time, said the head of the company Natural gaz DC, Arcadie Vicol, in an interview for Ziarul Național. He also mentioned that he had a discussion at SIS regarding the content of this contract.

Oleg Serebrian: A meeting in the “1+1” format will take place on Friday. Chisinau came up with this initiative

A meeting in the 1+1 format between Chisinau and Tiraspol will take place on Friday, January 17, said Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian. The main topic would be supporting measures to overcome the humanitarian crisis on the left bank of the Nistru. Serebrian noted that the agenda proposed to Tiraspol by Chisinau is concrete and includes the creation of an ad-hoc group to manage this issue.

The Republic of Moldova will receive 1.3 billion lei grant from US for development projects

The US will provide additional support through a grant worth 1.3 billion lei under the Development Objective Assistance Agreement signed by the governments of Chisinau and Washington.

The Republic of Moldova and the UAE will mutually recognize driving licenses

The Republic of Moldova and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to mutually recognize each other's driving licenses. The government in Chisinau has approved the initiation of negotiations for a memorandum to formalize this agreement.

Moldovagaz is not notified about resumption of gas supplies to the transnistrian region

Moldovagaz, the sole supplier of natural gas to the Transnistrian region, has not been officially notified about the resumption of gas supplies from the Russian Federation. The statement was made by the company's interim head, Vadim Ceban, in the context of the announcement made by the alleged leader in Tiraspol, Vadim Krasnoselski, regarding the resumption of gas supplies.

Staff reshuffle at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization

Veronica Arpintin has resigned from position as State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization. Minister Dumitru Alaiba announced this decision during a government meeting on January 15.

No missile has flown over the airspace of the Republic of Moldova, Ministry of Defense

After reports surfaced about a Russian missile allegedly flying over Moldova's airspace, officials from the Ministry of Defense informed "Teleradio-Moldova" that the National Army's air surveillance systems did not detect any unauthorized overflights.