Agriculture, between drought and war. The most important events that marked the agricultural year 2022

In 2022, farmers in the Republic of Moldova had to face the drought, the increase in the prices of fertilisers, fuel and electricity, but also the negative effects of the war in Ukraine. To support Moldovan farmers, last year, several development partners, including USAID and the EU, through various projects, offered financial support. At the same time, the European Union announces the doubling of quotas for essential products that our country exports to the European market, such as plums, grapes and apples. At the same time, the Republic of Moldova, along with Ukraine, received the green light for the liberalisation of goods transport on the EU market. The document provides for the increase in the number of authorizations and the recognition of Moldovan driving licences.

Moldovan plums, in demand on the German market

Moldovan plums conquer the German market. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, the export of plums to Germany has increased "considerably" in recent years.

The inflation rate exceeded 30% in December 2022. Vegetables, meat, eggs and dairy products cost us more

Annual inflation in our country exceeded 30% last year. According to the Report on the increase in consumer prices, published by the National Bureau of Statistics, the increase in average consumer prices was determined by the increase in tariffs for services provided to the population, but also by the increase in food prices.

The tariff for water and sewage has increased in the capital

The tariff for water and sewage has increased in Chisinau. The decision was taken by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) on Wednesday, January 11.

A new help from the IMF. The Republic of Moldova will receive $27 million for budget support

The International Monetary Fund will allocate 27 million US dollars to the Republic of Moldova for budget support. The announcement was made by the IMF after the organisation's board of directors completed the second evaluation of the 40-month program.

"New adverse shocks" could push the global economy into recession. Small countries like the Republic of Moldova - the most vulnerable

The World Bank is concerned that "new adverse shocks" could push the global economy into recession this year, with small countries particularly vulnerable. According to the Bloomberg agency, the warning is included in the biannual "Global Economic Outlook" report, which is to be released next week.

Romania is modernizing a railway segment that will connect with the Republic of Moldova

The Romanian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MTI) proposes investments of 1.83 billion lei, including VAT, for the rehabilitation of the Dărmanesti - Vicșani - Frontiera railway line, which takes over international freight and passenger rail traffic from Ukraine and connects with the Rhine-Danube Corridor with the countries of South-Eastern Europe and the countries of North-Eastern Europe (Republic of Moldova, Ukraine), announces the Romanian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

Russian gas delivered to the left of the Nistru will be more expensive in January

In January, "Moldovagaz" will purchase natural gas from Gazprom at a price of approximately $1,230 per thousand cubic meters. All the volume of gas will be delivered to the left bank of the Nistru. This was announced by the president of the Board of Directors of "Moldovagaz", Vadim Ceban.

New decisions, approved by the CSE: "Moldovagaz" was exempted from penalties. Environmental authorization, extended for the Rîbnița Metallurgical Plant

The deadline for payment of import rights by SA "Moldovagaz" for natural gas transported through pipelines during the period April - December 2022 was extended, until January 31, 2023. The decision was approved today, during the meeting of the Commission for Exceptional Situations, chaired by Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița.

The photovoltaic park from Criuleni produced, for one year, millions of kilowatts. How much money has reached the district budget from its activity

The country's energy security is also ensured by the local producers of green energy. Built with the support of the Chinese government, following an investment of over $4.3 million, the Criuleni Photovoltaic Park produced, over the course of a year, around four million kilowatts. All the energy produced is delivered to the national electricity grid. With a total capacity of 2.8 MW, this is the largest photovoltaic park in the country and covers an area of ​​eight hectares.

Gas price in Europe hits lowest level since start of Ukraine war

Wholesale natural gas prices in Europe fell to their lowest level since the beginning of the Ukraine war on Monday, January 2nd, as price cuts continued as the relatively warm winter preserved stocks, the BBC reports.

EU offers the Republic of Moldova financial assistance worth 250 million euros

"We end another year full of challenges and successes with the reconfirmation of the commitment of the European Union to further support the pro-European aspirations of the Republic of Moldova. In the immediate next period, the EU will offer the Republic of Moldova financial support worth 250 million", reads the message of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova.