Maia Sandu: Financial aid on the left bank of the Nistru will depend on two conditions

President Maia Sandu has stated that financial aid for the left bank of the Nistru will depend on certain conditions. According to her, this support can only be provided with the involvement of donors and if two specific criteria are met. Additionally, Maia Sandu urged citizens on both sides of the river to seek peace and reconciliation in order to navigate the energy crisis caused by Moscow. These statements were made during a podcast launched by the Presidency.

Moldova requests gas turbines to enhance energy security

The Republic of Moldova plans to request 11 gas turbine power plants via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Russia's impact on Moldova's energy crisis and stability explained

Prime Minister Dorin Recean spoke with Vadim Krasnoselski, the self-proclaimed leader of Transnistria, shortly after his return from Moscow, where they discussed the possibility of resuming gas deliveries to the left bank of the Dniester.

Energy security boost with Vulcănești-Chișinău power line

The deadline for completing and commissioning the Vulcănești-Chișinău high-voltage power line is December of this year, while the Chișinău Electric Station is expected to be finished by August.

Moscow ready to support Transnistria with gas supplies

Moscow is prepared to provide assistance to Transnistria, Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president, stated, according to RBC.

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.

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 will preserve agreements with the CIS in the social, economic and healthcare fields, Mihai Popșoi

Mihai Popșoi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, announced that the country will not terminate agreements on cooperation in the economic, social protection, and healthcare sectors within the CIS, as long as these agreements provide benefits to Moldovan citizens. This statement was made in the show "La 360 de grade" on Radio Moldova.

Ministry of Energy: Smart meters will be operational in five months

Electricity market operators will be ready to implement differentiated tariffs, including hourly tariffs, in about five months. This was mentioned during a meeting of the working group at the Ministry of Energy, attended by representatives of ANRE, FEE-Nord, RED-Nord, PED and PE supply, as well as experts in the field.

Energocom announced the average purchase price of electricity in the first 10 days of 2025

In the first 10 days of the year, a total of about 137 thousand MWh was purchased, at the weighted average price of 110.83 euros/MWh. This price is double the supply price of the Cuciurgan Power Plant (66 USD/MWh). According to Energocom, about 57.5% of the total quantity of energy was purchased based on bilateral contracts with companies in Romania and on OPCOM.

Moldovan Railways cancels train routes amid financial crisis

Moldovan Railways (Calea Ferată a Moldovei, CFM) has announced the cancellation of two suburban train routes due to severe financial difficulties that make it impossible to maintain operations.

Zelensky pushes for more drones and air defense at Ramstein

The President of Ukraine has arrived in Germany for the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the American Ramstein military base.