Report on the execution of the state budget in 2022, approved: Energy security and social protection, among the priorities

The Government's report on the execution of the State Budget for 2022 was approved in today's Parliament session. Under the document, the 2022 budget year was marked by numerous challenges, especially due to the war in Ukraine. Thus, the policy priorities of the Executive were directed towards maintaining macroeconomic stability and financing anti-crisis economic and social measures.

NBS data: Annual inflation rate in the Republic of Moldova, decreasing

The annual rate of inflation in the Republic of Moldova was decreasing in May for the seventh consecutive month, however it remains well above the National Bank's target of 5%, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Energocom will procure natural gas from Greece and Romania at favorable prices, for consumption this summer

SA Energocom will procure gas from two companies in Romania and Greece, as a result of the direct negotiation procedure, for consumption this summer at fairly good prices, Energocom director Victor Bânzari announced today. Also, in the fall, natural gas prices could be re-examined and reduced again.

State control over the security of the FEZ, the Port of Giurgiulesti and in the industrial parks will be strengthened

State control over the security of the Free Economic Zones (FEZ), the International Free Port "Giurgiulești" and in the industrial parks will be strengthened. A project in this sense was approved today in the first reading in the Parliament.

Parliament ratifies the agreements with Romania: Three road bridges over the Prut will be modernized

The Parliament ratified three agreements with the Government of Romania regarding the modernization of the bridges over the Prut River, which connect the Republic of Moldova and Romania. The Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Lilia Dabija, said in the plenary session of the Parliament that two bridges will be rehabilitated and another one will be built in Leușeni-Albita.

The decision on the new gas tariffs, published in the Official Gazette

Starting today, we will pay 11 lei less for natural gas. The decision of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) was published in the Official Gazette.

Repair works of the Chisinau-Giurgiulești road almost completed

The repair works of the national road M3 Chisinau-Giurgiulești, sector 2, are being completed by the end of July, informs the State Road Administration.

Dorin Recean calls for the creation of a website to publish information on Moldova's foreign assistance

A new web platform to be created by the Government will include information on donations and foreign assistance provided to the Republic of Moldova. The proposal was put forward by Prime Minister Dorin Recean at the cabinet meeting. According to the Prime Minister, the centralised information will be accessible to all citizens so that there is maximum transparency.

ANRE: The new gas tariff will be established on Wednesday, June 7

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) announced that it will urgently examine Moldovagaz's request to adjust natural gas tariffs and will come, on Wednesday, June 7, with a decision.

Gas will get cheaper. Moldovagaz submitted the request to reduce the average tariff

SA "Moldovagaz" submitted a request to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) regarding the reduction of the average tariff for the supply of natural gas to final consumers at regulated prices for 2023. Thus, it is proposed that the tariff be reduced to 16,492 lei for thousand cubic meters or 36.8% less.

Chisinau International Airport: The €9 fee for travelers will be reduced

The fee of 9 euros, charged to each traveler at Chisinau International Airport, is to be reduced. The process ofthis tax revision is almost completed, and the Government will adopt a decision in this regard, said the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Lilia Dabija in an interview with Free Europe. The official stated that the revised tax will be applied from June.

The funds offered to the Republic of Moldova by international partners: Where will the money be distributed

Most of the financial funds offered to the Republic of Moldova by international partners are already provided for in the state budget for 2023, says the Minister of Finance, Veronica Sirețeanu.