Political

Nicu Popescu after the meeting with Teresa Ribeiro: I emphasized the importance of the deoligarization commitment by eliminating the influence of private interests in the media field

Observation of the human rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of the media, as well as ensuring access to information, respecting the safety of journalists were discussed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nicu Popescu with the OSCE representative on freedom of the media, Teresa Ribeiro, who is paying a working visit in Republic of Moldova.

The head of diplomacy from Chisinau said that the Republic of Moldova managed to rise in 2022 by 49 positions in the Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, now ranking 40th out of 180 countries, reads a press release of the institution. Also, during the meeting, the determination of the Republic of Moldova regarding the implementation of the deoligarization commitment by eliminating the influence of private interests in the media field was emphasized. In the context of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the numerous hybrid threats facing the Republic of Moldova were reiterated as well as the measures adopted to combat propaganda, disinformation and hate speech.

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ANRE postpones the meeting at which it was to decide on the new gas tariff
Economic

ANRE postpones the meeting at which it was to decide on the new gas tariff

The National Energy Regulatory Agency postponed today's meeting, November 27, during which the new gas tariff was to be examined and approved based on the request submitted by S.A. "Moldovagaz" for Friday, November 29, at 10:00. According to the institution, ANRE representatives need to examine and analyze "a large volume of information related to the project to adjust regulated prices for the supply of natural gas".

Recean, after Moldovagaz requested a gas tariff increase, and Parlicov failed to reach an agreement with Gazprom: “We have to face a very difficult winter”
Political

Recean, after Moldovagaz requested a gas tariff increase, and Parlicov failed to reach an agreement with Gazprom: “We have to face a very difficult winter”

The Prime Minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has warned that the country is bracing for a “very difficult” winter. The main challenges that could lead to a significant crisis include the potential interruption of natural gas supplies to the Transnistrian region and the request from Moldovagaz to increase tariffs by more than four lei. At the start of the Cabinet of Ministers' meeting, the Prime Minister assured that, despite these difficulties, the government will work to find solutions to manage the situation.

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Moldovans will be able to request an ambulance or police using a mobile application
Social

Moldovans will be able to request an ambulance or police using a mobile application

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova will be able to request an ambulance or police with a single click, using a mobile application. An agreement in this regard was signed by the 112 Service with an economic agent that is developing the application from a technical viewpoint.