Government could increase compensation, Moldovagaz insists on tariff adjustment

The government is analyzing the possibility of granting higher compensation, in the context of a possible increase in natural gas tariffs, starting December 1. Although he refused to give an estimated figure, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, reiterated the Government's commitment to supporting citizens, as it has done since 2022, when energy prices rose sharply due to the war in Ukraine. While officials warn that a "hard winter" awaits us, Vadim Ceban, President of Moldovagaz, expressed confidence in a favourable decision from ANRE.

Recean, after Moldovagaz requested a gas tariff increase, and Parlicov failed to reach an agreement with Gazprom: “We have to face a very difficult winter”

The Prime Minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has warned that the country is bracing for a “very difficult” winter. The main challenges that could lead to a significant crisis include the potential interruption of natural gas supplies to the Transnistrian region and the request from Moldovagaz to increase tariffs by more than four lei. At the start of the Cabinet of Ministers' meeting, the Prime Minister assured that, despite these difficulties, the government will work to find solutions to manage the situation.

Parliament will hold hearings on energy amid Moldovagaz’s request for gas tariff increase

Next week, Parliament will conduct public hearings to address the current energy situation. This initiative was announced on November 27 by Radu Marian, the chairman of the parliamentary committee on economy, budget, and finance, following Moldovagaz's request to raise the tariff for household consumers’ natural gas by over four lei. According to Marian, the hearings will explore the reasons behind this request.

Moldova defends energy talks with Gazprom amid gas crisis fears

The visit of the Minister of Energy to Saint Petersburg for talks with representatives of the Russian conglomerate Gazprom, amid the risk of gas transit disruption through Ukraine starting January 1, 2025, was not only necessary but also foreseeable, stated Oleg Serebrian, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration.

Moldova renews push for Plahotniuc arrest over bank fraud

Interpol has agreed to revisit its July 2020 decision to deny an international search request for former Democratic leader Vlad Plahotniuc, following a request from the authorities in Chișinău.

Moldova faces energy challenges with Russian gas transit disruption

There are two scenarios regarding the delivery of Russian natural gas to the Republic of Moldova, given that transit through Ukraine will be suspended starting January 1, 2025, and Kyiv has already announced that it will not extend this agreement.

PAS ready to collaborate for Moldova’s European integration

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) is ready to collaborate with all political formations that support the objective of Moldova's European integration, stated the President of Parliament, Igor Grosu, during a broadcast on TVR Moldova.

Moldova’s anti-corruption office faces severe staffing crisis

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (PA) is facing a severe staffing shortage, which is likely to worsen once the institution's new structure is approved.

Ilan Șor faces asset confiscation over 10 million lei

The fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor could lose more than 10 million lei (~500,000 euro) in assets.

President Maia Sandu condemns killing of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in UAE

President Maia Sandu condemned the killing of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a dual Moldovan-Israeli citizen, on Monday, November 25.

DHL cargo plane crashes in Vilnius: Pilot dead and two injured

A DHL cargo plane crashed on Monday morning while attempting to land at Vilnius Airport, as announced by Lithuanian authorities.

Moldova offers energy relief: Help at the Metre program

The Moldovan government has initiated a new program, "Help at the Meter," to assist households in navigating rising energy costs.