Lithuania offers the Republic of Moldova a batch of military equipment

The strengthening of the partnership between the Republic of Moldova and Lithuania in the field of defense, security in the region, increasing the level of interoperability between the militaries of both states through participation in exercises and missions, as well as increasing national resilience to hybrid threats, were the topics discussed by the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, and the Commander of the National Army, Brigadier General Vitalie Micov, at the meeting with the Chief of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania, General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, who was on an official visit to Chisinau.

Chisinau reacts after Tiraspol called for negotiations with Russia and Ukraine: "We are taking all necessary steps for the citizens"

The constitutional authorities of the Republic of Moldova are taking all necessary steps to solve the energy issue, with the priority of protecting citizens on both banks of the Nistru, the Reintegration Policy Bureau announced. On the other hand, the alleged administration in Tiraspol is proposing a joint appeal to Russia and Ukraine to guarantee the continuation of natural gas transit, citing increased risks to energy security this winter.

Population Census 2024: When will the first preliminary data be announced?

The first preliminary data of this year's population census will be announced at the end of this month. More precisely, some general information about the number of citizens of the Republic of Moldova and their activity will be presented, but detailed final results will be available and published by the end of 2025, Alina Jalba, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, told Radio Moldova.

Parliament approves: Mobile phones will be banned during lessons

Deputies approved on Friday, December 13, in second reading the amendment to the Education Code that provides for the ban on the use of mobile phones and other electronic communication equipment during lessons.

SCJ, final decision on Ilan Șor's case

The Supreme Court of Justice has made its final decision regarding Ilan Șor's case, rejecting the defense's appeals. Ilan Șor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for bank fraud. The Supreme Court upheld the ruling made by the Chișinău Court of Appeal on April 13, 2023.

A memorandum signed in Chisinau: The Republic of Moldova will adopt North Macedonia's experience in European integration process

The Republic of Moldova will adopt the best practices of North Macedonia as it progresses in its European integration journey. In this context, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed today in Chisinau. The two countries will soon develop an action plan that enables their respective teams to share knowledge and experiences, starting in 2025. The Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, emphasized that Moldova has valuable lessons to learn from North Macedonia, which is at a more advanced stage in its European integration process.

Allowances for victims of political repression will be increased from January 1, 2025

Victims of political repression from 1917 to 1990 will see an increase in their monthly state allowances, starting January 1, 2025. A draft amendment to the Law on Additional Social Protection for Certain Categories of the Population was approved in the second reading by 70 deputies.

Former president of the “Șor” Party from Fălești will stand trial for complicity in illegal party financing

The President of the Fălești territorial organization of the “Șor” Political Party will stand trial. He is accused of complicity in the financing of a political party by an organized criminal group. The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office announced the completion of the criminal investigation and has forwarded the case to court for trial.

Energy crisis: Power outages expected for both banks of the Nistru in 2025

Residents of the Transnistrian region may welcome the new year without electricity. Authorities in Tiraspol have announced that if Russian gas supplies are halted, the Cuciurgan Power Plant will switch to coal. This transition carries significant risks of power outages in the region. Meanwhile, officials in Chisinau warn that a similar risk exists for residents on the right bank of the Nistru. Prime Minister Dorin Recean reassured the public that any potential power outages would be brief and would not affect the entire country.

The Republic of Moldova has sufficient natural gas for the winter season

The Republic of Moldova is fully supplied with natural gas for the entire heating season, which runs from October to March. JSC "Moldovagaz" has completed 100% of its natural gas purchases for the right bank of the Nistru. In total, 747.9 million cubic meters of natural gas were purchased.

Orthodox Christians celebrate the Day of the Saint Andrew

The old-style Orthodox Christians celebrate today, December 13 the Day of the Saint Andrew, the Apostle.

Energy Minister from Bucharest: Romania has the necessary energy resources to support the Republic of Moldova

"Romania is prepared for winter and has the resources to support the Republic of Moldova, if the situation requires it," said Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja.