Transnistria energy crisis extends school break to January 20
Students in Transnistria will stay home longer than originally planned. They will return to classes on January 20, rather than January 9.
The decision was announced by the self-proclaimed authorities of the region, citing difficulties related to the supply of electricity and heating.
The energy crisis in the region has resulted in frequent power outages, including on Monday morning between 8:00 and 12:00, according to a newly published schedule. The worsening situation is exacerbated by Gazprom's refusal to supply natural gas to the region, which has caused severe consequences for residents on the left bank of the Dniester River.
It should be noted that residents of Transnistria have been without natural gas and heating since January 1.
The self-proclaimed authorities in Tiraspol continue to reject solutions proposed by Chișinău to prevent an energy catastrophe in Transnistria, stated government spokesperson Daniel Vodă. The proposals include purchasing gas from regional markets and using the Trans-Balkan route for gas imports.
It should be recalled that the Russian company Gazprom halted natural gas deliveries to Transnistria starting January 1, 2025. In connection with a potential humanitarian crisis in Transnistria due to the Russian Federation's failure to comply with the contract for natural gas deliveries to consumers on the left bank of the Dniester, Moldova has been under a state of emergency since December 16, 2024. The state of emergency was also declared on December 11 by the de facto administration in Tiraspol.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
