Government orders energy-saving measures for businesses during state of emergency

Healthcare institutions, critical infrastructure, and vulnerable consumers will be prioritized when it comes to electricity supply. The operator, Moldelectrica, will make direct purchases and cease exports during peak hours to ensure that available resources are directed toward domestic consumption. Additionally, economic agents whose production processes require significant amounts of electricity will need to adjust their working hours to times outside the peak consumption periods. These decisions were approved by the government in response to an energy-sector emergency, which will last for 60 days, beginning on March 25.

Pensions indexed 6.84% from April 1; minimum pension set at 3,264 lei

Pensions will increase on April 1. The Government approved a 6.84% indexation and a fixed increase of 51.33 lei for pensions calculated under the public pension system law.

Moscow court expands censorship laws to cover 2008 Georgia war

A Moscow court sentenced TV Rain journalist Valeria Kichigina to 10 years in prison in absentia on Tuesday for social media posts criticizing the Russian military.

White House denies leak after suspect pre-tweet oil surge

Oil traders executed suspicious transactions worth approximately $850 million (€787 million) just 15 minutes before President Trump announced "productive negotiations" with Iran, according to a Financial Times investigation.

European pension gap: Moldova covers just 42% of basic needs

State pensions cover basic living costs in less than half of European countries. In the Republic of Moldova, retirees receive only 42% of the funds required for a decent life, according to a recent Moorepay analysis.

Gold sales signal Russia's dwindling options amid sanctions

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has begun selling physical gold from its sovereign reserves for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The move aims to cover a federal budget deficit that has ballooned to over 18.5 trillion rubles (approx. €182.4 billion) since 2022.

Trump signals Iran nuclear pact, expects oil price plunge

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons development, potentially paving the way for a major de-escalation in the Middle East.

Chișinău's mayor fires utility firm chief, but rivals call it a cover-up

Chișinău's mayor, Ion Ceban, ordered the dismissal of the leadership of Infocom, a municipal utility and housing services company, and called for an internal inquiry to be completed within three days, amid a growing scandal over the company's operations.

Ukraine strikes Russia’s Primorsk oil port in major drone attack

Ukrainian drones struck the Baltic port of Primorsk overnight, damaging a fuel reservoir and sparking a fire at one of Russia’s most critical oil export hubs.

Brussels sidelines Orban as Hungary faces high-stakes vote

European Union officials have begun restricting Hungary’s access to classified intelligence and are increasingly holding high-level discussions in restricted formats. The move follows growing concerns that sensitive data could be leaked to Moscow, five EU diplomats and officials told Politico on condition of anonymity.

Environmental alert persists in Moldova as water supplies return to Bălți

Schools in the municipality of Bălți will resume in-person classes on Monday, March 23. The decision follows the restoration of the city's water supply system.

Dead birds found on the Nistru surface near Pohrebea

Dead birds were spotted on the surface of the Nistru River, near the village of Pohrebea, Dubăsari district. It is unclear whether their deaths are related to the pollution of the Nistru, but Environmental Inspectors went to the scene to investigate.