Separated by borders: Story of two families from Rusestii Noi village

The issue of Moldovans seeking employment abroad is most apparent during the winter holidays, when families eagerly anticipate the return of their loved ones who have left. The team from Moldova 1 interviewed two families from the village of Rusestii Noi in the Ialoveni district, where the parents work overseas while the children remain at home.

Energy price hike hits Chișinău budget: Government’s response

The government states that it will review the written request from the Chișinău City Hall, but emphasizes that "the lack of responsible local budget planning cannot be solely compensated by the state budget."

ANI uncovers unjustified assets of Customs Service officials

The Moldovan National Integrity Authority (ANI) has identified violations of the legal regime concerning the declaration of assets and personal interests involving two Customs Service officials and their family members.

Moldova’s electricity purchases: 15% price increase in 2025

From January 1 to 20, 2025, Energocom acquired approximately 280,000 MWh of electricity at an average weighted price of about €126.75/MWh.

Energocom has reserved the necessary volume of electricity for January 20

Electricity consumption on the right bank of the Nistru for Monday, January 20, is fully covered at 100%, according to Energocom. The institution has prepared a forecast based on data from producers and distributors, indicating that consumption on this day is expected to be approximately 16% higher than on the previous day.

Photojournalist Nicolae Pojoga passed away

Nicolae Pojoga, a photojournalist and educator known for capturing key historical moments, passed away on the night of Saturday to Sunday at 1:00 AM. This was announced by Cartier Publishing House on its Facebook page.

Electricity demand on the right bank covered for January 19. Disconnections continue on the left bank of the Nistru

The electricity supply for the right bank of the Nistru has been completely secured for January 19. According to the Government Crisis Cell, there is no need to activate emergency contracts at this time. However, the left bank of the Nistru is still experiencing an electricity deficit, resulting in rotational blackouts that last five hours and occur once daily.

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.

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.