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.

EU about the crisis in the Republic of Moldova: "In the middle of winter, the Kremlin is using energy to blackmail people"

Today, the European Union (EU) has proposed a €30 million emergency assistance package in a first step to support the Republic of Moldova in tackling the severe energy crisis provoked by Gazprom. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos announced that a larger package will follow shortly, which aims to mitigate the social impact of the crisis on Moldovan citizens and contribute to the gradual elimination of our country's dependence on Russian energy.

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 wants 3 million cubic meters of gas as a loan. Sources: "Chișinău is at an advanced stage of negotiations"

The self-proclaimed authorities in Tiraspol are requesting a loan of three million cubic meters of gas 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.

Ombudsman Ceslav Panico, about Kosinski's letter: It uses "unacceptable" language

The Office of the Ombudsman is closely monitoring the situation in the Transnistrian region, which is currently facing an energy crisis due to Gazprom's refusal to supply natural gas to the Republic of Moldova. Ombudsman Ceslav Panico made this statement during an interview with Teleradio-Moldova. This follows accusations from Veaceslav Kosinski, the so-called human rights representative in Transnistrian region, who alleged that the authorities in Chisinau are engaging in "political actions" that violate human rights and could lead to a "humanitarian tragedy." Panico confirmed that he has received Kosinski's letter and intends to analyze its content thoroughly. However, he referred to the language used by the self-proclaimed ombudsman from Tiraspol as "unacceptable."

Moldovagaz: Potential gas supplier to Transnistria

Moldovagaz could potentially begin purchasing natural gas from the Moldovan gas exchange for delivery to the Transnistrian region, according to a statement from the Office of Reintegration Policy.

Chișinău’s mayor requests compensation for rising energy costs

The increase in energy costs will lead to an additional expenditure of about 400 million lei (€20 mln) for the city of Chișinău, the mayor of the capital announced during the weekly City Hall meeting on January 20.

Government faces backlash over reduced corruption penalties

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has rejected accusations by the Ministry of Justice, which alleged that the institution "misinterpreted" and "showed bias" in its assessment of recent amendments to the Criminal Code.

Power disconnections in the Transnistrian region average 5 hours per day

The right bank of the Nistru will have electricity on January 11, according to the Government Crisis Cell. However, power disconnections in the Transnistrian region and some localities in the Security Zone have increased to 5 hours per day, occurring once daily.

Yellow Code issued nationwide: snowfall, ice, and temperatures as low as -7°C

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has announced a Yellow Code warning due to a significant drop in temperatures across the country, effective January 11. Meteorologists predict that the average daily air temperature will decrease by 5-7°C starting on that date.

Dan Perciun: Students of the 8 Romanian-language schools on the left bank of the Nistru River could go on vacation again due to power outages

The eight Romanian-language schools in the Transnistrian region continue to face difficulties caused by the energy crisis, triggered by Gazprom's decision to interrupt natural gas supplies to the Republic of Moldova. After the first two days of testing the online learning regime, the Ministry of Education is analyzing alternative scenarios to ensure the continuity of the educational process. The scenarios are to be discussed on Monday, January 13, in a meeting with the directors of the affected institutions, Education Minister Dan Perciun told Teleradio-Moldova.

Chisinau offers urgent energy aid to Transnistria amid crisis

Chisinau is ready to supply firewood, pellets, generators, and even food products to the localities in the Transnistrian region and those within the Security Zone, which have been affected by the energy crisis.