Chisinau to gradually disconnect electricity for New Year’s Eve
Measures to disconnect the electricity supply will be gradually implemented in the capital, starting on January 1st.
However, all decorations will remain connected on New Year's Eve, as they must be manually disconnected by specialists from several locations—a task that would be difficult to complete on New Year’s Eve itself, according to the Chisinau City Hall.
According to the public institution, on the night of January 1st to 2nd, decorative lighting will be turned off on buildings and across the city.
The decorative lights on the Christmas Tree in the Great National Assembly Square and Cathedral Square will remain on until January 14th.
The decorative lighting will be turned back on along with the street lighting and will remain on until 11:30 PM.
"We made this decision because businesses agreed to take part in the Christmas Fair, and we are honoring our commitments. People have incurred certain expenses," the City Hall statement reads.
It is worth mentioning that the Government’s spokesperson, Daniel Vodă, expressed his outrage that, on Monday, at noon, the lights in PMAN were on, and called for electricity conservation: "At 14:53, when the sun is still shining brightly, the City Hall chose to surprise us—not in a good way. The Christmas lights in PMAN were switched on with enthusiasm, as if we were living in a country where electricity is free and not a strategic resource… The Christmas lights can wait until at least after sunset. Let’s show that we are a 'smart city' and keep the lights on only when we truly need them."
It is worth mentioning that, on December 16th, a state of emergency was declared in Moldova’s energy sector following a decision by Parliament.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
