Several European experts will come to Chisinau and will offer consultancy in infrastructure projects implementation

A group of experts from the European Commission on the transport dimension is to come to Chisinau in June to train the relevant authorities and to offer consultancy in the implementation of infrastructure projects and the attraction of foreign investments in this field. This was announced by the European commissioner for transport, Adina Vălean, in an interview for Moldova 1 TV.

Inflation in the Republic of Moldova dropped in April to 18.1%

Inflation in the Republic of Moldova dropped to 18.1% in April, down by 3.88% compared to March, the National Bureau of Statistics announces.

The European Commission launched the first joint gas purchases, which will also benefit the Republic of Moldova

The European Commission announced on Wednesday the launch of the first joint gas purchases in the European Union, with a total aggregate demand of 11.6 billion cubic meters, according to the EFE agency. The new system was designed to give up Russian gas and is open to both EU and non-EU companies, including the Republic of Moldova.

The European Union could finance the construction of the Lvov-Iasi-Chisinau-Odesa railway line

The EU wants to build the Lvov-Iasi-Chisinau-Odesa railway line. The announcement was made by EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean at a press conference in Chisinau.

The Republic of Moldova becomes the first non-EU country to join the Connecting Europe Facility

The Republic of Moldova has joined the Connecting Europe Facility by signing an agreement with the European Union in Chisinau on 9 May. The document will facilitate our country's access to European funds for major infrastructure projects to improve connectivity with Europe and within the country. Agreements for the rehabilitation/modernization/construction of the 3 bridges over the Prut River were also signed.

Ukrainian Minister of Agriculture informed of Moldova's intention to temporarily ban grain imports from Ukraine

Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Vladimir Bolea informed his Ukrainian counterpart Mykola Solski about the intention of the Republic of Moldova to introduce a temporary ban on the import of wheat, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seeds originating in Ukraine, with transit through our country.

Andrei Spînu gives assurances that Moldova is no longer dependent on Russian natural gas

The Republic of Moldova is no longer dependent on natural resources from the Russian Federation, former Minister of Infrastructure Andrei Spînu told Jurnal TV. According to him, our country has come through the last two winters, the most complicated in its history. At the same time, he also stressed that Chisinau should completely give up natural gas purchased from Russian supplier Gazprom.

Vladimir Bolea: Transport costs for exports to Romania have increased about 6 times

Transport costs for exports from the Republic of Moldova to Romania have increased about six times due to the war in Ukraine, which has affected logistics chains. The statement was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, on a show on TVR1.

10 million euro additional grant for the expansion of the water supply and sewerage infrastructure in Cahul

The municipality of Cahul will receive 10 million euros, additional non-reimbursable resources, for the implementation of the "Water supply and sewerage in Cahul district" project. In this regard, the Ministry of Finance (representing the Republic of Moldova), the municipality of Cahul and the German Development Bank (KfW) signed the Additional Financing and Project Agreement.

EU disburses 40 million euros from the macro-financial assistance package

The European Union disbursed 40 million euros as loans for the urgent needs of the Republic of Moldova and the boosting of reforms. It is about the second installment of the macro-financial assistance package worth 50 million euros. The first 10 million were disbursed at the beginning of this April.

Government approves the signing of bilateral agreements on reconstruction of three bridges over the Prut

The Government approved the signing of bilateral Agreements between Romania and the Republic of Moldova regarding the reconstruction and rehabilitation of cross-border bridges over the Prut River. It is about the construction of a new bridge from Leușeni-Albita and the rehabilitation of the Sculeni-Sculeni and Cahul-Oancea bridges. The documents are to be signed in the first half of May.

The Government has launched the Investment Incentive Programme - 373. Part of the interest on loans taken out by SMEs will be compensated

The government will offset part of the interest on loans taken out by small and medium-sized enterprises. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean, who today launched the Investment Encouragement Programme - 373. It aims to subsidise the business environment and develop the country's economy. The programme will be available from 1 June.