Gazprom: gas supplied in full, bypassing damaged Russian export pipeline

A local unit of the Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Tuesday that gas was being supplied to customers in full via parallel pipelines following a fatal explosion in a section of the Urengoi-Pomary-Uzhhorod pipeline, Reuters reports.

The authorities are working on a plan to reintegrate the country. Maia Sandu: "The solution we are designing must not hinder European integration"

The authorities are working on a plan to reintegrate the country so as not to hinder the European integration of the Republic of Moldova. A statement in this sense was made by the head of state, Maia Sandu, during a program on TVR Moldova. The president stressed that the Transnistrian dispute can only be settled peacefully.

German Bundestag voted on a motion to support the Republic of Moldova

The German Bundestag voted on Thursday the motion on supporting the Republic of Moldova. At the same time, the German deputies urge the government in Berlin to plead at the European level for the reform of the accession process and to offer the Republic of Moldova direct budgetary support, with a special destination, to overcome the immediate challenges of our country, announces the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration.

Romania failed to join the Schengen Area after Austria and the Netherlands voted against it

Romania has again failed joining the Schengen Area after Austria and the Netherlands voted on Thursday at the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) in Brussels against the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to this area. Austria officially announced, through the voice of its Minister of the Interior, that it opposes the accession of Romania and Bulgaria. The Netherlands voted together to reject Romania and Bulgaria, although it supported Romania, but the decoupling of the two countries proved impossible, reports G4media.ro.

MAEIE condemns the Russian Federation's missile attacks on Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration (MAEIE) condemns "in the strongest terms" the brutal missile attacks of the Russian Federation on the neighboring country. The diplomatic missions of the Republic of Moldova in Ukraine are carefully monitoring the evolution of the security situation, reads a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Natalia Gavrilița, after a new missile fell in the north of the Republic of Moldova: "We are making every effort to keep the situation under control"

The authorities of the Republic of Moldova are making every effort not to admit risks for citizens, said Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița, after the components of a rocket were discovered near Briceni town. Also, the Prime Minister strongly condemns the brutal attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine and reiterates her solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

The European Energy Community welcomes the electricity supply contract between Energocom and MGRES

The European Energy Community welcomes the electricity supply contract between Energocom and MGRES. According to a press release, issued on December 5, "in these difficult winter times, this arrangement will allow customers everywhere in the Republic of Moldova to have access to electricity at affordable prices".

Chisinau: The number of cases of respiratory infections is increasing

The number of cases of respiratory infections in Chisinau is increasing. Children are the most affected, announced the head of the Medical and Social Assistance Directorate, Boris Gîlca, during the City Hall meeting. According to him, municipal hospitals have been supplied with beds.

The Commission for Emergency Situations will order the revision of the electricity tariff today

The Commission for Emergency Situations will today order the revision of the December electricity tariff. The Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) will have to make the decision immediately. This was announced on Monday, December 5, by the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu, during a conference on the energy situation in the country.

The $60 cap on the price of oil delivered by Russia comes into force starting with today

Russian oil that comes by sea has a capped price of $60 a barrel as of today. The measure taken by the European Union could have the effect of ending Russian exports. Analysts do not expect, in a first phase, an increase in fuel prices, as refineries have stockpiled. In addition, on the international market, oil prices are falling. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again pointed out that Ukrainians will have a tough winter, but added that it should be seen as a time frame that brings them closer to victory.

Romanian MEP: "Our security in the EU depends on the stability of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova"

The Republic of Moldova is today more credible than ever internationally, with a clear European perspective, said MEP Siegfried Mureșan, in an interview for the Romanian media. He stated that the European Union is willing to accept our country, and one day it will become a member state of the EU.

Maia Sandu calls on the EU to sanction corruption following the example of the USA: "It is a key priority in the fight for strengthening democracy"

"The phenomenon of corruption represents a direct threat to the security of the state and our democracy, and endangers the territorial integrity of the country, the well-being and the lives of citizens." The statement was made by the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, during the European Partners against Corruption (EPAC) and European contact-point network against corruption (EACN), which held its work on Wednesday in Chisinau.