A new contingent of the National Army leaves for Kosovo

Forty-one soldiers from the National Army of the Republic of Moldova will participate in peacekeeping operations in Kosovo for six months. The group includes seven sappers, one staff officer, and thirty-three infantrymen. This year, two women will also join the peacekeeping mission. Additionally, the soldiers will be deployed in new uniforms.

Right bank, fully secured with energy for Thursday. Fan-shaped disconnections continue on the left bank

The required volume of electricity for the right bank of the Nistru River is fully secured for Thursday, January 23. According to the Government Crisis Cell, there is no need to activate emergency contracts. However, on the left bank of the Nistru, there continues to be an electricity deficit, resulting in daily fan-shaped disconnections that last for five hours each time.

40,000 Moldovans are looking for a job. Expert: Informal emloyment distorts official figures

In the Republic of Moldova, around 40,000 people are searching for jobs, yet the official unemployment rate is under 4%, which is below the European average. However, experts note that statistical data may not accurately represent the real situation, largely due to the high prevalence of informal work. Additionally, not all individuals who are unemployed have registered with the National Employment Agency (ANEFA) to get official unemployment status.

PRESS REVIEW // Low probability for the Republic of Moldova to return to low electricity tariffs

The press examined Moscow's new plan for supplying natural gas to the Transnistrian region, Chisinau's slow response in handling the situation, and the possibility of reverting to the previous electricity tariffs.

Gas deliveries to the left bank of the Nistru, possible only through the Republic of Moldova. Expert: “It depends on the goodwill of Chisinau”

Tiraspol relies on the “goodwill” of Chișinău to sustain its economy in the current context of natural gas supply, said Eugenia Gusilov, director and founder of the Romanian Energy Center, during the “Zi de zi” program on Radio Moldova. She noted that the gas intended for delivery to the Transnistrian region by the Russian Federation, through a company called Ozbor Enterprises that is controlled by a former Gazprom executive, would only meet the region's basic needs.

Transnistrian region could receive gas via Turkish Stream

Gas supplies to the Transnistrian region could be delivered through the Turkish Stream pipeline. According to information reported by Kommersant, on January 20, the Cypriot company Ozbor Enterprises reserved the capacity for 3.1 million cubic meters of gas per day at the Strandja-2 entry point, which is located on the border between Turkey and Bulgaria.

Traffic restrictions in Chisinau in connection with the visit of the Speaker of the National Assembly of Slovenia

Access to some public places in Chișinău is limited from today until January 24, due to the official visit of the Speaker of the National Assembly of Slovenia, Urška Klakočar Zupančič.

Press review // The fate of the Republic of Moldova depends on how the new American administration will position itself in the war in Ukraine

Several publications from the Republic of Moldova examine how the new United States administration may affect security and stability in Europe, particularly regarding the potential signing of a peace agreement in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Experts suggest that the resolution of the Transnistrian issue will also depend on the developments in Ukraine.

High-voltage energy project set to power Moldova by 2025

The construction of the Vulcănești-Chișinău high-voltage transmission line (LEA) has reached approximately 50% completion.

Modernizing schools: Less paperwork, more teaching time

The Ministry of Education and Research is preparing a second set of measures to streamline bureaucracy, set to launch this year.

Maia Sandu convenes Moldova's Supreme Security Council to tackle corruption

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, convened the Supreme Security Council (SSC) on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Press Review // Moldova’s energy crisis: How Russia’s lies threaten stability

Falsehoods spread in the public sphere amid the energy crisis on the left bank of the Dniester continue to attract attention from national media.