What are the authorities’ actions to attract low-cost airlines to the Republic of Moldova? The details of deputy Radu Marian

High airport taxes are one of the reasons cited by the airlines, which do not want to operate flights in our country, Radu Marian, deputy, president of the Parliamentary Commission for Economy, Budget and Finance, told Radio Moldova. According to him, the Republic of Moldova has one of the highest airport taxes in the region, and the reduction of the tax will attract new low-cost companies, therefore, the price of tickets will also be reduced. Radu Marian said that the airport tax of 9 euros will first be reduced and then canceled on January 1, 2024, and other taxes are to be reduced as well.

The European Union supports the financing of three joint Moldovan-Romanian projects

The European Commission approved the Decision regarding the granting of financing for three Moldovan-Romanian projects. The financing is intended for the development of the cross-border infrastructure Ungheni (MD) - Ungheni (RO), Leușeni (MD) - Albița (RO) and Giurgiulești (MD) - Galați (RO), informs the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova.

EBRD Board of Directors visits the Republic of Moldova

The representatives of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are visiting the Republic of Moldova this week, for the first time in physical format, since 2017.

Economic operators who have changed gas supplier will pay for tariff deviations

86 economic agents have chosen to change their gas supplier, migrating from the one with a tariff set by the National Agency for Energy Regulation. Of these, 32 have left permanently for the free gas supply market and 54 others have two contracts each.

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine signed the agreement on the construction of the cross-border bridge Cosăuți-Yampil

The agreement regarding the construction of the cross-border road bridge over the Nistru River, in the area of the Cosăuți-Yampil localities, was signed today in Kyiv, by the Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Lilia Dabija, and the Minister of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, Oleksandr Kubrakov.

The Republic of Moldova and China signed a memorandum of collaboration for the wine sector development

The Republic of Moldova will collaborate with China to develop the wine sector. In this regard, a memorandum was signed by the Minister of Agriculture, Vladimir Bolea, and his Chinese counterpart, Tang Renjian.

Report on the execution of the state budget in 2022, approved: Energy security and social protection, among the priorities

The Government's report on the execution of the State Budget for 2022 was approved in today's Parliament session. Under the document, the 2022 budget year was marked by numerous challenges, especially due to the war in Ukraine. Thus, the policy priorities of the Executive were directed towards maintaining macroeconomic stability and financing anti-crisis economic and social measures.

Easier access to finance and help for small and medium-sized business development. "373" programme approved by the Government

Small and medium-sized enterprises in the Republic of Moldova will be able to benefit from accessible financing for the implementation of investment projects under the "373" Programme, approved by the Executive.

Expert-Grup: Tax policy for 2024 includes combating the phenomenon of envelope wages and encouraging employers "to come out in the white"

The tax policy for 2024 is not coming to increase the tax pressure on business, but rather to bring the industry into compliance. At the same time, the document provides for measures related to combating the phenomenon of envelope wages and incentivising employers to "come out in white", i.e. to work legally. Next year's tax policy was analysed by the Expert-Grup analytical centre.

The Republic of Moldova and Azerbaijan have potential for cooperation in the energy sector. Constantin Borosan: "We need to focus on three elements"

The Republic of Moldova and Azerbaijan have the potential for long-term cooperation in the energy sector, said the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova, Constantin Borosan, in an exclusive interview for the Trend portal. According to the Moldovan official, in order to strengthen energy security, it is necessary to develop infrastructure and interconnections between states, cooperation and trust between partners.

Dorin Recean: "The government is looking for alternative suppliers and possibilities to reduce the cost of natural gas"

The current price of natural gas is dictated by the need to compensate for price deviations and it is not fair that this price difference is only covered by some businesses and household consumers. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean after information emerged that some companies benefit from special prices for gas consumption.

From next week, Moldova will start to buy cheaper gas. Government to demand cheaper gas for consumers

The government will start procuring cheaper natural gas from next week. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The official said from the rostrum of the Parliament that the authorities will request, in this context, a decrease in the natural gas tariff.