Bribe of 200,000 euros: two officials from the Bălți City Hall detained by the CNA

A deputy mayor and a deputy head of the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of the Bălți Municipality have been detained by the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), being suspected of involvement in several episodes of influence peddling, passive and active bribery.

PTF Costești suspends its activity on Tuesday, January 28

The Costești customs post (PTF) activity will be suspended on January 28 between 09:00 and 17:00 to carry out maintenance and modernization works on the electricity supply system, the Customs Service announces.

Electricity consumption to increase by 17% on Monday

Tomorrow, electricity consumption on the right bank of the Nistru is expected to increase by 17% compared to the previous day, although demand is 3% lower than a typical winter day, according to Energocom.

Premiere for the Republic of Moldova. Eight tons of mercury lamps exported to Romania for recycling

Approximately eight thousand kilograms of lighting lamps containing mercury were exported to Romania for safe recycling for the first time, according to Iulian Gamureac, the president of the authorized operator in the Republic of Moldova specialized in managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste. He shared this information during the "Zi de Zi" program on Radio Moldova. Gamureac noted that while the import of objects and devices containing mercury and their sale on the market have been prohibited since 2021, there are still historical stocks from previous decades that people keep in warehouses or discard improperly.

Nine people died in fires since the start of 2025. IGSU Recommendations

Since the start of 2025, more than 150 fires have been recorded in the Republic of Moldova, resulting in the deaths of nine people, according to the General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU). In light of this situation, rescuers remind citizens about the importance of following fire prevention rules, particularly when using heating sources.

Moldova boosts energy subsidies for refugees and vulnerable households

Ukrainian refugees and vulnerable households in the Republic of Moldova will receive higher energy subsidies during the winter season to address rising tariffs.

How ILS CAT III improves flight safety at Chișinău Airport

Six aircraft successfully landed at Chișinău International Airport despite dense fog, thanks to the newly implemented Instrument Landing System (ILS) CAT III.

Tiraspol accuses Chisinau of blocking gas deliveries. Government: “False narratives”

Vadim Krasnoselski, the separatist leader of the Transnistrian region, has accused Chisinau of deliberately blocking gas deliveries to the area, leading to an energy crisis and discrimination against the local population. In contrast, the authorities in Chisinau deny these allegations, calling them “false narratives.” In a response to Teleradio Moldova, the Reintegration Policy Bureau stated that they have repeatedly offered humanitarian aid to the residents of the region, but this assistance has been refused by Tiraspol.

SHS issued a yellow code for dense fog, valid throughout the Republic of Moldova

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) issued a yellow code for fog for tomorrow, January 24. The warning is valid throughout the country between 01:00 and 12:00.

Energocom: Energy consumption for January 24, insured

Energocom announced that it has secured the necessary commercial electricity capacity at the border with Romania to fully meet consumption needs for January 24. Forecasts indicate that consumption on the right bank of the Nistru is expected to be similar on Friday, January 24, as it was on Thursday, January 23.

Ombudsman Ceslav Panico: Tiraspol violates fundamental human rights by refusing to accept aid

The Office of the Ombudsman is closely monitoring the situation in the Transnistrian region, which is currently facing an energy crisis due to Gazprom's refusal to supply natural gas to the Republic of Moldova. Ombudsman Ceslav Panico made this statement during an interview with Teleradio-Moldova. This follows accusations from Veaceslav Kosinski, the so-called human rights representative in Transnistrian region, who alleged that the authorities in Chisinau are engaging in "political actions" that violate human rights and could lead to a "humanitarian tragedy." Panico confirmed that he has received Kosinski's letter and intends to analyze its content thoroughly. However, he referred to the language used by the self-proclaimed ombudsman from Tiraspol as "unacceptable."

A new contingent of National Army soldiers deployed to Kosovo for peacekeeping operations

Forty-one soldiers from the National Army of the Republic of Moldova will participate in peacekeeping operations in Kosovo for six months. The group includes seven sappers, one staff officer, and thirty-three infantrymen. This year, two women will also join the peacekeeping mission. Additionally, the soldiers will be deployed in new uniforms.