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.

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.