Moldovan farmers protest for agricultural aid

Farmers from several districts across the country are protesting for the second consecutive day.

Maia Sandu’s year-end press conference live on Moldova 1

The President of the Republic of Moldova is holding a year-end press conference. Maia Sandu is currently answering journalists' questions on matters of public interest. The statements can be followed live on Moldova 1 and Radio Moldova.

Moldova Parliament to conclude 2023 session with key bills

The second regular session of Parliament for this year will end on December 27. A decision on this matter is set to be adopted today by the deputies during the plenary session.

Government reshuffles and challenges in energy sector leadership in Moldova

Prime Minister Dorin Recean stated that he recognized the disparity between citizens' expectations and the reshuffles undertaken.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean admits that electricity tariffs could increase

Electricity tariffs could increase if Gazprom does not honor its obligations and does not deliver natural gas to the Transnistrian region, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said on the show "Secretele Puterii" on Jurnal TV. The Prime Minister assured the public that the government will provide additional compensation to assist citizens who may be affected by any potential increase in tariffs. However, when asked about the extent of the increase, he refrained from giving a specific figure, stating that the exact amount would be announced later.

Minister of Justice addresses the creation of the Anti-Corruption Court: Current stage and judge selection process

The Anti-Corruption Court will have its own headquarters, and the judges will undergo a stringent vetting process based on specific legal criteria. This new institution will consist of a maximum of 15 judges who will work closely with the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, which prioritizes the examination of cases related to grand corruption. This was announced by the Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru in the "Punctul de Azi" show on TVR Moldova.

US grants the Republic of Moldova $80 million to improve transport infrastructure and trade with Ukraine

The United States will provide our country with $80 million in non-repayable financial assistance, which will be used to improve transport infrastructure and boost trade with Ukraine. Priority projects include the construction of expanded truck parking areas at Moldova’s borders to facilitate the management of border traffic.

Additional compensation for farmers in Dubasari. Promo-LEX: They need systemic assistance

The owners of agricultural land located along the Râbnița-Tiraspol road will receive additional compensation in the amount of 2.6 million lei. The money will cover the expenses incurred by farmers as a result of illegal payments imposed by Tiraspol when transporting the harvest and seed material through unauthorized checkpoints in the Security Zone. The funds will reach the farmers' accounts by the end of the year, the chairman of the Dubasari District Council, Sergiu Grigoriev, told Teleradio-Moldova.

Public procurement fraud case // Six people placed in solitary confinement for 30 days

The seven people detained by the CNA in several cases regarding public procurement fraud were placed in solitary confinement. Thus, the head of the General Directorate for Urban Mobility of the Chisinau Municipal Council (DGMU), Vitalie Mihalache, his deputy and four representatives of economic agents were placed in solitary confinement for 30 days, and one of them was placed under house arrest. The decision was made by the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana.

Secretary of State: Farmers' claims are being examined by the Government

Farmers' claims are under examination, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Sergiu Gherciu, told Moldova 1 TV. The official assured that the project has been developed, which is in the approval phase for the licensing procedure for the import of cereals, as well as a new credit mechanism for small and medium-sized farmers, with a fixed interest rate of 5.1%. Also, the subsidy debts for 2024 and 2023 will be paid at the beginning of the new year.

IMF grants new installment for budget support and warns of inflation surge

The Republic of Moldova will benefit from a new installment of about 162.6 million US dollars from the International Monetary Fund. The decision was made on December 17 by the IMF's Executive Board. Thus, the total amount of disbursements made under current programs is about 810.2 million US dollars.

Ministry of Energy: Republic of Moldova has stable electricity supply

The Ministry of Energy has refuted the fake information online, which claims that the Republic of Moldova is facing an impending energy crisis. Official data indicates a stable electricity supply and a diversified range of consumption sources.