The energy agreement concluded between Bucharest and Baku would allow Moldova to import gas from Azerbaijan

The energy agreement reached between Romania and Azerbaijan is also important for the Republic of Moldova, as the gas coming through the Turkish pipeline could reach the trans-Balkan pipeline. This will allow Moldova to purchase gas from Azerbaijan as well, said Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu in a TVR Moldova broadcast.

Volodimir Zelenski considers it "possible" for talks on Ukraine's EU membership to start this year

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski stated on Friday that it was "possible" that formal talks on his country's accession to the European Union might begin this year, reports AFP, quoted by Agerpres.

Oleg Serebrian and Ambassador Kent D. Logsdon discuss the regional situation and the dialogue between Chisinau and Tiraspol

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Oleg Serebrian discussed the regional situation in the context of the current security configuration with US Ambassador to Chisinau Kent D. Logsdon, reports the Reintegration Policy Office. At the meeting, which took place on Friday, 3 February, the officials also addressed the current dynamics of the interaction between Chisinau and Tiraspol, as well as concrete positive steps taken by the constitutional authorities in relation to the residents on both banks of the Dniester.

Money seized by the US from Russian oligarch will be channelled to "support the Ukrainian people"

The US Department of Justice announced on Friday the first transfer of seized Russian funds to help Ukraine. It is $5.4 million seized from oligarch Konstantin Malofeev.

Ursula von der Leyen: No hard deadlines for Ukraine's EU accession

There are no rigid deadlines for Ukraine's accession to the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the end of a summit in Kiev on Friday. She stressed that there are targets that Kiev must meet in its efforts to join the EU bloc.

The 10th EU economic sanctions package against Russia to be imposed by 24 February

The 10th package of economic sanctions against the Russian Federation will enter into force by 24 February, the one-year anniversary of the start of the war, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed in Kiev on Friday.

CBS Research Poll: Which politicians do Moldovans trust most

President Maia Sandu is at the top of trust in Moldovan politicians, closely followed by former President Igor Dodon and fugitive Ilan Shor, according to a poll presented by the WatchDog community. The same survey also found that three parties would enter the legislature if early parliamentary elections were held next Sunday. Also, about 50% of citizens noted that the judiciary is politically controlled in Moldova. Among the issues that concern citizens are high prices and the war in Ukraine.

All Chisinau residents have water supply, municipal authorities claim

Chisinau residents all have water at their taps, and teams of technicians are currently in the field to check whether the water distribution network has not suffered after Thursday's disconnection of "Apă-Canal Chișinău" control points from electricity. Irina Gutnic, deputy mayor of the capital in charge of housing and municipal affairs, revealed information about this.

The reaction of Nicu Popescu to the threats of the Russian Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu has called the statements made by his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, unfriendly and incorrect, that do not correspond to reality and do not promote a fair relationship between states. The head of diplomacy in Chisinau stated on a TVR Moldova programme that contrary to Russian propaganda, our citizens are firmly choosing the European path, which ensures peace and prosperity in the country.

Nicu Popescu: "We are working also on a new plan to speed up the European integration process"

Moldovan authorities will soon unveil a plan to speed up Moldova's European integration process and hold several meetings with European leaders. These are some of the objectives that the Moldovan government is working on, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Nicu Popescu during hearings on the state of implementation of the Association Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union by the national authorities, which took place on Tuesday 31 January in Chisinau.

IMF upwards revises global economic forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its forecast for global economic growth, estimating that inflation exceeded its peak. Late last year, the agency warned that the world economy had not yet entered its most difficult period, reports the BBC.

Decision of the CSE: Business' gas expenses will be compensated by the government

The Exceptional Situations Commission (CSE) decided at its meeting on Tuesday 31 January to grant compensation for natural gas expenses to businesses. The statement was made to Radio Moldova by Economy Minister Dumitru Alaiba.