The Republic of Moldova will benefit from a grant of 220 million dollars from the US for the development of the energy sector

The government of the United States of America will additionally grant the Republic of Moldova a grant worth 220 million dollars for the implementation of investment projects in the energy sector. The draft law on the ratification of this agreement was voted in the second reading by 56 deputies.

UNDP will implement a new project worth one million dollars in the Republic of Moldova

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will implement a new project worth one million dollars in the Republic of Moldova. Thus, key reforms in the field of energy and digital transformation will be implemented.

Expert // More loan applications from Moldovans in the coming months

In the coming months, there will be more loan applications from Moldovans, said economic policy expert Veaceslav Ionita. According to him, this is due to the National Bank of Moldova, which has been relaxing monetary policy for several months now, which is encouraging investment. At the same time, the economic expert says that a greater demand for mortgage loans will be when the monthly rate will be less than 10%.

New external support for energy security. Secretary of State: "We need to buy gas when it is cheaper"

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from additional financial assistance to ensure energy security. The Government of Norway will provide our country with a €35 million grant through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). At the same time, the Republic of Moldova will access a €35 million loan from the EBRD to purchase volumes of natural gas for the cold season, said Cristina Pereteatcu, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy.

Energocom will buy gas from European companies

Energocom continues preparation for the cold season. The company signed gas supply contracts with three European companies, following tenders. Two of these will deliver natural gas to Energocom for the first time.

Dorin Recean meets the President of the EBRD

The implementation of infrastructure projects, strengthening the business environment and increasing energy efficiency were discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean with the president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud-Basso, who is on a visit to Chisinau.

President of the EBRD is coming to the Republic of Moldova

The president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Odile Renaud-Basso, is coming to the Republic of Moldova next week. She will be accompanied by the EBRD's Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Matteo Patrone. They have scheduled meetings with the authorities of the Republic of Moldova, businessmen, representatives of financial organizations and civil society.

Official: Moldovan farmers will harvest twice as much wheat as needed to ensure food security

This year, Moldova will harvest more than 1.2 million tonnes of wheat, which is twice as much as we need to ensure food security, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry said. At the same time, on Thursday the price of wheat on the Paris stock exchange rose by 20 euros per tonne after the Russian Federation pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal.

Boris Foca: Shanghai International Furniture Exhibition will bring investment to Moldova

From 5-8 September, furniture manufacturers from the Republic of Moldova are invited to participate in the 52nd edition of the International Furniture Exhibition in Shanghai, China. At the event, participants will be able to present interior furniture and decoration, said the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Boris Foca. According to him, the participation of Moldovan companies in economic events in China is a good opportunity to identify potential business partners.

Switzerland will provide additional support for the programs and projects implemented in the Republic of Moldova

Switzerland will provide additional support for the programs and projects implemented in the Republic of Moldova. Part of the assistance will be used to support the state budget through the World Bank, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean, after the meeting with the director of the Swiss Cooperation Office in Chisinau, Guido Beltrani, reads a press service of the Executive.

Air Moldova suspends flights until August 16

The airline Air Moldova announced that it is suspending flights until August 16 inclusively. Passengers will be notified by email with the refund and rebooking options.

Memorandum of collaboration with the French Development Agency: Several projects will be implemented

The energy sector is very important for the Republic of Moldova, that's why external partners offer financial support to our country. Recently, the French Development Agency and the ministries of Energy, Finance, Environment and Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova signed a memorandum of collaboration, with several projects to be implemented.