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.

Over 680,000 families benefited from compensation for December

In December, more than 680,000 families received compensation for light and heating during the cold season, as stated by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, on his Facebook page. These compensations were made available starting January 10.

Accident in Ialoveni. Two people transported to hospital

Two people aged 26 and 33 were transported to hospital following a serious accident that occurred on the R-3 road, near the city of Ialoveni. According to the press officer of the Ialoveni IP, Mariana Didenco, the accident happened on the morning of January 13.

International Press Review // Switzerland ready to host meeting to discuss ending Russian-Ukrainian war

The international press describes the preparations for talks between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. The pre-election situation in Germany and the effects of Trump's territorial claims on the Danish island of Greenland are among other topics covered by the media.

Press Review: The most important year in the history of the Republic of Moldova

Publications in the Republic of Moldova are increasingly focusing on the parliamentary elections scheduled for 2025. Also, media institutions are discussing the electoral risks associated with the current energy situation in the country.

Ukraine ready to help the Transnistrian region in energy crisis. Zelensky: “We are ready”

The separatist authorities in Tiraspol have not given any response to Ukraine’s proposal to supply coal to the Transnistrian region, in the context of the energy crisis generated by the interruption of Russian gas supplies by Gazprom, announced the leader in Kiev, Volodymyr Zelensky. According to him, Ukraine is open to helping Moldovan citizens on the left bank of the Nistru who are suffering “due to the deliberate actions of the Russian Federation” that caused the crisis in the region.

Energocom announced the average purchase price of electricity in the first 10 days of 2025

In the first 10 days of the year, a total of about 137 thousand MWh was purchased, at the weighted average price of 110.83 euros/MWh. This price is double the supply price of the Cuciurgan Power Plant (66 USD/MWh). According to Energocom, about 57.5% of the total quantity of energy was purchased based on bilateral contracts with companies in Romania and on OPCOM.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu reports a lower salary, same apartment, and no car in the 2024 statement on property

The 2024 statement on property of Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, shows a slight decrease in her income compared to the previous year. Her salary dropped to 244,931 lei from 263,407 lei in 2023. However, her daily allowances for foreign trips increased by about 5,000 lei, and reached a total of 100,176 lei.

Moldovagaz submits to ANRE the plan for connecting the localities in the Security Zone to the gas networks on the right bank of the Nistru

The distribution system operators within the “Moldovagaz” group have submitted to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) proposals for amending the Investment Program for 2025 and the Network Development Plan. The initiative provides for the connection of several localities in the Security Zone and on the right bank of the Nistru to the natural gas distribution network.

Power disconnections in the Transnistrian region average 5 hours per day

The right bank of the Nistru will have electricity on January 11, according to the Government Crisis Cell. However, power disconnections in the Transnistrian region and some localities in the Security Zone have increased to 5 hours per day, occurring once daily.