How several localities in the Republic of Moldova save electricity

Rational use of energy, reducing street lighting, making buildings more efficient and informing citizens are some of the measures that city halls in the country have taken to optimize electricity consumption, especially during peak hours, on the recommendation of the Commission for Emergencies. Our news team asked several mayors what they have decided to do in their localities or what they are going do to save electricity.

Rîșcani: Five people were taken to hospital after a serious road accident

Five people, including a child, were taken to hospital after two cars collided head-on near the village of Corlăteni, Rîșcani district. According to the Police, the accident occurred on the evening of January 13.

Energocom finds solutions to cover the electricity needs for January 14

SA Energocom, together with the transmission system operators from Romania and the Republic of Moldova, Transelectrica and Moldelectrica, identified solutions to fully cover the deficit of 484 MWh needed for today, January 14. According to the company, during the evening and night of yesterday, other unused capacities were identified at the Ukrainian border with the EU and transferred to the border between Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Saint Basil the Great on old style

Orthodox Christians celebrate today, January 14, Saint Hierarch Basil the Great and the New Year in the old style. Several traditions and folk customs are connected to this day, which ends the cycle of winter holidays and marks the beginning of the new year according to the Julian calendar.

Maia Sandu calls for a meeting of the Supreme Security Council on energy

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has called for a meeting of the Supreme Security Council for Tuesday, January 14. The agenda includes the situation in the energy sector and assistance measures for the population.

The Republic of Moldova will preserve agreements with the CIS in the social, economic and healthcare fields, Mihai Popșoi

Mihai Popșoi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, announced that the country will not terminate agreements on cooperation in the economic, social protection, and healthcare sectors within the CIS, as long as these agreements provide benefits to Moldovan citizens. This statement was made in the show "La 360 de grade" on Radio Moldova.

Mihai Popsoi: “We will remain open to offer support to citizens on the left bank of the Nistru”

Help cannot be given by force, however, Chisinau remains open to offer all support to citizens on the left bank of the Nistru. This was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popsoi, in the show “La 360 de grade” on Radio Moldova. Mihai Popsoi said that the authorities in Chisinau are in constant dialogue with Tiraspol to identify solutions, in such a way that citizens do not suffer.

The composition of the Supreme Security Council, revised

The composition of the Supreme Security Council has been revised, as announced by the Presidency. A decree to this effect was signed by President Maia Sandu on January 10. The new composition of the Council excludes the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba; the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Vladimir Bolea; the Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco; and the executive director of IPRE, Iulian Groza.

Ministry of Energy: Smart meters will be operational in five months

Electricity market operators will be ready to implement differentiated tariffs, including hourly tariffs, in about five months. This was mentioned during a meeting of the working group at the Ministry of Energy, attended by representatives of ANRE, FEE-Nord, RED-Nord, PED and PE supply, as well as experts in the field.

EU grants €148 million in humanitarian aid to the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine

The European Union has announced a humanitarian aid package totaling €148 million for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The Republic of Moldova will receive €8 million to support Ukrainian refugees and local host communities. This funding will provide direct financial assistance, access to essential services, and psychosocial support.

Transnistrian economy hit by energy crisis: exports down by 60 percent

The energy crisis on the left bank of the Nistru, triggered by the interruption of Russian gas supplies by Gazprom, has affected the economy of the region, claims the alleged prime minister of Tiraspol, Alexandr Rozenberg. According to him, exports have decreased “dramatically” by about 60%, equivalent to 3.3 million dollars, and imports by 43 percent – which is 7 million dollars.

Fraud involving European funds can lead to significant penalties: fines of up to 3,000,000 lei and imprisonment for up to 10 years

Those who misuse European funds for purposes other than their intended use will face severe consequences. A new draft law aims to combat fraud against the financial interests of the European Union.