Moldova implements new license rules for Transnistrian drivers

Over the past year, there has been an increase in the number of national driving licenses obtained by citizens residing on the left bank of the Dniester and in the municipality of Bender, under the simplified mechanism for equivalence with national driving regulations, according to data from the Public Services Agency (ASP).

Chișinău lends gas to Transnistria with EU-backed agreement

Chișinău will supply the Transnistrian region with 3 million cubic meters of natural gas as a loan.

Italy’s 10M euro grant to Moldova boosts energy efficiency and smart metering

The Republic of Moldova will receive a non-repayable grant of 10 million euros to promote energy efficiency through the installation of smart meters, digitizing the energy sector, and enhancing social protection.

Trump bans DEI policies and limits gender recognition in military

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of four executive orders targeting the United States military.

Mark Rutte warns of Russian threat, urges NATO support for Ukraine

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) appears to have entered a state of crisis. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, last Thursday, called for increased support for Ukraine, stating that it is crucial to "alter the course of the war."

Maia Sandu, a message of gratitude for the EU: "Hard times reveal true friends"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, thanked the European Union for the aid package worth 30 million euros granted to our country to solve the energy crisis.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu about the Republic of Moldova's reintegration plan

A plan for the reintegration of the Republic of Moldova is on the authorities' attention, but its implementation requires the fulfilment of strict conditions and the mobilization of significant financial resources, which the country cannot cover. The statement was made by the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, during the "La 360 de grade" program on Radio Moldova.

The leadership of the Republic of Moldova, on the summoning of Ambassador Lilian Darii to Moscow: "It is a gesture of arrogance. Russia must respect its commitments"

The Russian Federation must respect its commitments, declared Prime Minister Dorin Recean in reaction to the summoning of the Moldovan ambassador to Moscow, Lilian Darii, by the Russian Foreign Ministry to hand him a note of protest.

Solutions for the Transnistrian crisis: Gas loan and 30 million euros from the EU

The government has identified, together with the European Union, solutions to reduce the effects of the energy crisis on the Republic of Moldova, caused by the halt in natural gas supplies by the Russian concern Gazprom. Prime Minister Dorin Recean explained that the support package offered by the European Union includes three essential components. Its main objective is to immediately end the energy crisis, provide support to citizens and strengthen the long-term resilience of the national energy sector. “In essence, the EU is saving the Republic of Moldova again,” the Prime Minister said at a press conference.

The energy crisis in the Republic of Moldova on the agenda of EU foreign ministers

The energy crisis in the Republic of Moldova will be addressed today, January 27, at the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council taking place in Brussels, announces the diplomacy from Bucharest. During the meeting, the foreign ministers of EU member states will discuss the support provided to the Republic of Moldova in the context of current energy challenges. The topic is part of the agenda dedicated to current affairs, which also includes developments in Georgia.

Ambassador Lilian Darii summoned by Russia: protest following political statements

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation summoned the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Moscow, Lilian Darii, today, January 27, to convey an official protest regarding recent statements made by a political party in Chișinău. According to the statement issued by the Russian diplomacy, the declarations contained "unfounded accusations" against the Russian ambassador to Chișinău and "calls for his expulsion and the restriction of the activities of the Russian embassy."

Tiraspol is asking for gas loan. Chișinău is negotiating an agreement

The self-proclaimed authorities in Tiraspol are requesting three million cubic meters of gas loan from Chișinău to cover the needs of the Transnistrian region. A special commission from Chișinău is expected to analyze this request during the day, according to the press from Tiraspol. Sources close to the Government mentioned that Chișinău is at an advanced stage of negotiations to identify transparent solutions to the energy crisis in the Transnistrian region. Their success could put an end to the prolonged crisis, help people on both sides of the Nistru, and end the Russian energy blackmail.