New decisions adopted by the CSE: 300 million lei will be allocated to compensate thermal energy costs

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection will transfer 200 million lei in advance to the Joint Stock Company "Termoelectrica", for the compensation of thermal energy prices granted to vulnerable consumers, between November and December 2023. The decision was approved, today, during the Commission meeting for Emergency Situations, convened by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Good news for Moldovans. A "low-cost" airline from Germany will operate flights to and from Chisinau

Good news for Moldovans traveling to Germany. The low-cost company of the Lufthansa group will operate flights at Chisinau Airport. This was announced by the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu on his Facebook page.

Energocom returns 1 billion lei to the state budget

On Thursday, November 30, Energocom returned to the state budget the full amount of 1 billion lei provided for by the order of the Commission for Emergency Situations (CSE) dated September 13. The announcement was made by the company's press service on its Facebook page.

Government seeks legal solutions for farmers' debt crisis

The Moldovan government has rejected the Farmer's Force's proposal for a moratorium on debt repayment, citing a lack of legal framework to support such a measure.

ENTSO-E boosts regional energy security with enhanced electricity trade

In a significant move towards strengthening regional energy security, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) announced today an increase in the capacity for electricity trade between Europe, Ukraine, and Moldova by 500 megawatts (MW).

Moldovan leu reaches historic milestone

The Moldovan leu has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 100 billion lei in circulation, according to economic policy expert Veaceslav Ioniță. This marks a remarkable achievement for the country's national currency, which has demonstrated resilience and stability over the years.

Moldova upgrades rail corridor with EBRD grant

In a significant step towards modernising its transportation network, Moldova has secured a €19.59 million grant from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to repair and modernise the critical Vălcineț-Ocnița-Bălți-Ungheni-Chișinău-Căinari rail corridor. The grant agreement was formally ratified by the Moldovan government today.

Dumitru Alaiba: The business environment in the Republic of Moldova will have access to more European funds

The Republic of Moldova will participate in the EU "Single Market" program, according to an Agreement ratified by the Parliament. Through it, entrepreneurs will be able to benefit from more funding from the European Union, said the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba.

Italy will grant the Republic of Moldova 10 million euros to compensate energy bills

The Italian government will contribute 10 million euros to compensate the energy expenses of the most vulnerable households in the current heating season and to support households and public institutions to become energy efficient, the Ministry of Energy announces. An agreement to this effect was signed today at the Government, by the Italian ambassador, Lorenzo Tomassoni, and the UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Moldova, Daniela Gasparikova.

Parlicov: The possibility of delivering natural gas to the Transnistrian region exists, but there is no desire on the market to deliver it for free except for Gazprom

The possibility of delivering natural gas to the Transnistrian region exists, but there are no people on the market willing to deliver it for free, apart from Gazprom, said the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, in the show "La 360 de grade" on our radio station. Also, the minister said that those on the left of the Nistru could still procure natural gas now, if they paid the market price.

Maia Sandu: "Economic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Austria have advanced a lot recently"

The economic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Austria have advanced a lot recently, said the head of state Maia Sandu at the opening of the Moldovan-Austrian business forum. Also, she said, such events increase cooperation between the two countries. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen is also participating in the event.

Second edition of the Economic forum Romania - Republic of Moldova in Chisinau

About 200 participants, including Romanian investors, representatives of the state on both banks of the Prut, but also of the Chambers of Commerce, will participate on November 20, in Chisinau, in the second edition of the Economic Forum Romania - Republic of Moldova, reports the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania.