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.
Carolina Străjescu
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.
Moldova’s PM orders legislation changes on nationalization
Prime Minister Dorin Recean has instructed the Ministry of Justice to prepare amendments to the legislation on the nationalization of strategic enterprises within the next three weeks.
Germany calls early elections amid political crisis
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Friday the dissolution of Parliament and officially scheduled early elections for February 23, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition and a motion of no confidence against him, as reported by AFP.
Moldova implements energy export restrictions starting January 2025
Starting from January 1, 2025, between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, electricity produced domestically will only be traded on the internal market.
Fuel prices to rise in Moldova in 2025
Increases in excise duties and trade margins will contribute to higher gasoline and diesel prices in 2025.
Transnistria drivers: Apply for Moldovan license now
The Public Services Agency (PSA) informs individuals with driver's licenses issued in Transnistria or Tighina that they can apply for a national Moldovan driver's license without needing to retake the exam.
South Korea’s Parliament impeaches interim president Han Duck-soo
The South Korean Parliament voted on Friday with a majority to impeach interim President Han Duck-soo, accusing him of "actively participating in the insurrection" after his predecessor's failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, according to Reuters and AFP.
Moldova’s December compensations: Gas users receive up to 1,000 lei
The compensations provided by the Government in December will range from 500 to 1,000 lei (~25-50 euro), with the largest amounts allocated to those who use gas for heating.
Government to announce compensation program for businesses next week
The possibility of transferring certain activities from the production process to nighttime, to help limit energy consumption during peak hours, was examined during a meeting at the Government with representatives of the business community.
Moldova: Company admin jailed for bank fraud
A company administrator was sentenced to 11 years in prison for defrauding Banca de Economii of approximately 3.5 million lei.
Moldova's 2025 electronic ID to revolutionize digital services
The issue of possessing an electronic signature will be resolved with the introduction of the electronic ID card, starting in 2025.