Chișinău urges Tiraspol to remove unfair transport fees

Chișinău has called on Tiraspol to eliminate what it considers excessive and discriminatory transport fees applied to vehicles exceeding 18 tons.

Moldova's vetting process continues with European funding

The vetting process in Moldova will continue to be funded by European countries, and the Commission for Prosecutor Evaluations will soon resume its work.

EU plans to increase US gas imports and cut Russian reliance

The European Union plans to boost gas imports from countries like the United States to replace Russian deliveries and speed up the transition to renewable energy, announced European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jørgensen.

U.S. Congress rejects new aid for Ukraine, says war must end

The U.S. Congress will not approve additional aid for Ukraine, Newsmax reported on Thursday, February 20, citing statements from House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Works on the Vulcănești-Chișinău voltage line in full swing. Recean: We will have independence in the delivery of electricity by this year-end

The construction works of the Vulcănești-Chișinău high-voltage line are 22 percent complete and are expanding to several regions. This week, the works were launched in the Cimișlia district. Moreover, access was provided for the works in the Hincești and Vulcănești districts. During an inspection of the construction site, Prime Minister Dorin Recean requested strict compliance with the deadlines, so that the line would be functional by the end of this year.

Damage to a high-pressure gas pipeline in Ungheni: over a thousand households affected

Over a thousand consumers in the Ungheni and Nisporeni districts risk being left without natural gas after a high-pressure gas pipeline was damaged near the village of Alexeevca. The incident occurred on February 20, 2025, around 2:00 p.m., during installation works for a photovoltaic park.

Over 60 million lei for research: Ministry of Education launches five scientific project competitions

Researchers from the Republic of Moldova, especially young people, can apply until April 4 to 5 scientific project competitions, with a total budget of over 60 million lei. These were launched today by the Ministry of Education and Research together with the National Agency for Research and Development. The projects will be evaluated in April-May, and the results will be validated in June.

Airline passengers will receive higher compensation for baggage and delays

Airline passengers will benefit from higher compensation in case of loss or damage to luggage and flight delays. A bill providing for an increase in civil liability insurance for passengers, luggage, postal items and goods was approved in the second reading by 61 deputies.

Chisinau continues to exert pressure on Tiraspol to comply with the legislation of the Republic of Moldova

Chisinau will continue to exert pressure on the so-called Tiraspol administration to comply with Moldovan legislation. The statement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean during a visit to the south of the country, in the context of natural gas deliveries to the Transnistrian region.

MEP: The European Union remains firm in support of the Republic of Moldova, despite Russia's threats

The Legislative and the Council of the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement on the Reform and Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova. The amount has been increased to 1.9 billion euros and represents the largest economic aid package proposed by the EU. The money, provided over two years, is intended to boost socio-economic reforms and strengthen the state's resilience. "The necessary steps have been taken by agreement of key European institutions, and negotiations on the final document were concluded yesterday. The European Parliament's vote will take place in early March, in Strasbourg," MEP Eugen Tomac told Moldova 1 TV.

Set up of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office, voted on in the first reading

A week after registration, the draft law on the set up of the Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (PACCO) was approved in first reading with the vote of 61 deputies out of 84 deputies present.

People with a contribution period of at least 40 years will receive increased pensions.

People who have completed a contribution period of at least 40 years will receive increased pensions, under a draft law approved today by Parliament in two readings. The document provides for an increase in the old-age pension to 3,300 lei per month.