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.

Dorin Recean: Natural gas prices will be lower next heating season

Natural gas tariffs will be lower next heating season. The assurances come from Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

The plane on the Paris-Yerevan route made an emergency landing in Chisinau after Turkey closed the airspace for Armenia's FlyOne company

Turkey closed the airspace for the low-cost operator FlyOne from Armenia, a subsidiary of the low-cost airline FlyOne Moldova. The plane on the Paris-Yerevan route made an emergency landing in Chisinau, and later the passengers arrived in Armenia, Moldova 1 TV reports.

The Romanian state will guarantee Romanian private investments in the Republic of Moldova

The government in Bucharest is working on a legislative project whereby the Romanian state will guarantee investments in the Republic of Moldova, Romanian Finance Minister Adrian Câciu said. The draft law provides for government support through state loans and guarantees for Romanian companies investing in Moldova, the official told G4Media.

The IT sector is becoming increasingly profitable in Moldova

This year, the total volume of IT and business services exports could grow to $825 million. Of these, $620 million would go to the IT sector and over $200 million to the business sector. The forecast was made by economic policy expert Veaceaslav Ionita.

In May, Energocom will procure 92% of its electricity needs from MGRS

In May, Energocom Joint Stock Company will procure 92 percent of its electricity needs from the Moldovan Thermal Power Plant in the Transnistrian Region (MGRES), which will supply the right bank next month with 290 thousand megawatt hours at a price of $66 per megawatt hour, almost 10 percent less than in the last four months. The tariff was agreed last month for half a year ahead.