Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany
Orthodox Christians that follow the Julian Calendar observe Epiphany on January 19. It is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God made Man in the person of Jesus Christs.
Daniela Savin
Preliminary results of the Population and Housing Census will be presented by the end of January
The preliminary results of the 2024 Population and Housing Census (RPL) will be made public by January 31, 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) announces that, initially, it intended to publish the data by the end of December 2024, but data processing required more time due to the complexity of the methodology used.
Energocom forecasts lower electricity consumption for January 19
On Sunday, January 19, electricity consumption is forecast to be about 10% lower compared to today.
39 new school buses will be purchased this year
This year, the Ministry of Education and Research intends to purchase 39 school buses. This was announced by Minister Dan Perciun on his Facebook page. He said that a tender was launched to this effect.
Moldova to install 75 MW energy storage system with USAID support
The Republic of Moldova will install a 75 MW energy storage system (BESS) and 22 MW internal combustion engines as part of a project funded by the U.S. Government through USAID.
Bogdan Nigai
U.S. sanctions Ilan Șor for aiding Russian sanctions evasion
Ilan Șor, sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the "Banking Fraud" case in the Republic of Moldova, has been accused by the United States of participating in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions involving the Russian bank Promsvyazbank (PSB) and Kyrgyzstan's Keremet Bank.
Eliza Mihalache
Energocom ensures electricity imports from Romania for January 17
Energocom announces that it has secured the required commercial capacity to import electricity at Romania's border.
Energy crisis in Transnistria: Russia’s role and EU gas
The recently signed framework contract between Natural Gaz DC and Tiraspoltransgaz has sparked controversy, as it was concluded without consulting Moldovagaz, despite Tiraspoltransgaz being its subsidiary and holding debts of approximately $9 billion to the parent company.
Moldovagaz is not notified about resumption of gas supplies to the transnistrian region
Moldovagaz, the sole supplier of natural gas to the Transnistrian region, has not been officially notified about the resumption of gas supplies from the Russian Federation. The statement was made by the company's interim head, Vadim Ceban, in the context of the announcement made by the alleged leader in Tiraspol, Vadim Krasnoselski, regarding the resumption of gas supplies.
No missile has flown over the airspace of the Republic of Moldova, Ministry of Defense
After reports surfaced about a Russian missile allegedly flying over Moldova's airspace, officials from the Ministry of Defense informed "Teleradio-Moldova" that the National Army's air surveillance systems did not detect any unauthorized overflights.
Citizens from the left bank of the Nistru can request civil status documents at any ASP center in the Republic of Moldova
Residents from the left bank of the Nistru and from the municipality of Bender can request civil status services at any multifunctional center in the country. According to the Public Services Agency (ASP), the measure was adopted to support citizens in the region affected by disruptions in the electricity supply.
Energocom: Right bank of the Nistru, provided with electricity on January 15
Energocom announces that it has reserved the necessary commercial capacity of electricity at the border with Romania to fully cover the consumption needs for January 15. According to forecasts, similar consumption is expected on Wednesday on the right bank of the Nistru as on Tuesday, January 14.