Orthodox Christians celebrate Saint Basil the Great on old style

Orthodox Christians celebrate today, January 14, Saint Hierarch Basil the Great and the New Year in the old style. Several traditions and folk customs are connected to this day, which ends the cycle of winter holidays and marks the beginning of the new year according to the Julian calendar.

Maia Sandu calls for a meeting of the Supreme Security Council on energy

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has called for a meeting of the Supreme Security Council for Tuesday, January 14. The agenda includes the situation in the energy sector and assistance measures for the population.

Press Review: The most important year in the history of the Republic of Moldova

Publications in the Republic of Moldova are increasingly focusing on the parliamentary elections scheduled for 2025. Also, media institutions are discussing the electoral risks associated with the current energy situation in the country.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu reports a lower salary, same apartment, and no car in the 2024 statement on property

The 2024 statement on property of Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, shows a slight decrease in her income compared to the previous year. Her salary dropped to 244,931 lei from 263,407 lei in 2023. However, her daily allowances for foreign trips increased by about 5,000 lei, and reached a total of 100,176 lei.

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.

Former rector of the State University of Moldova Gheorghe Ciocanu dies

Professor Gheorghe Ciocanu, a distinguished figure in education and research in the Republic of Moldova, passed away, as announced by the State University of Moldova (USM). He served as the Rector of USM from 2007 to 2020 and he dedicated his entire career to advancing higher education and promoting academic excellence.

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.

High temperatures in Moldova: What’s next for crops?

The Republic of Moldova is currently under the influence of a warm air mass, causing temperatures to be higher than usual for this time of year.

Moldovan taxpayers redirect 14.5m lei to NGOs and religious groups

Last year, over 14.5 million lei (€760,000) from Moldovan citizens’ income taxes were redirected to NGOs and religious organizations.

Press Review // Moldova's energy crisis: Challenges and solutions in Transnistria

The challenging energy situation in the Transnistrian region, along with the solutions proposed by Chișinău authorities to address the crisis, are key topics highlighted by the press in the Republic of Moldova (RM).

Moldova boosts renewable energy to 15.31% amid export ban

The share of renewable energy consumption in the Republic of Moldova reached 15.31% on January 2, compared to 12.42% on January 1 and 6.85% on December 31.

2025 Prosecutor's Assembly to set priorities and appoint commissions

The General Assembly of Prosecutors will be held on February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the "Moldexpo" exhibition center.