Republic of Moldova calls on Russia to stop military actions in the Security Zone

The Delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the Joint Control Commission has called on the Russian Federation to respect the principles of the peacekeeping mission established by the July 1992 Agreement and to cease unilateral military actions in the Security Zone. The appeal was made during the meeting of the Joint Control Commission (UCC), held on Thursday, January 23, in Bender.

Tiraspol accuses Chisinau of blockages in the gas delivery process. Government: "False narratives"

Vadim Krasnoselski, the separatist leader of the Transnistrian region, has accused Chisinau of deliberately blocking gas deliveries to the area, leading to an energy crisis and discrimination against the local population. In contrast, the authorities in Chisinau deny these allegations, calling them “false narratives.” In a response to Teleradio Moldova, the Reintegration Policy Bureau stated that they have repeatedly offered humanitarian aid to the residents of the region, but this assistance has been refused by Tiraspol.

Energy crisis, justice reform and combating electoral corruption, discussed by Maia Sandu with EU and G7 ambassadors

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, discussed several key challenges facing the country during her meeting with ambassadors from European states and G7 member countries, including the USA, Canada, and Japan. The topics included the impact of the energy crisis caused by Russia on citizens' living standards, justice reform, and the fight against corruption.

Expert: The Republic of Moldova must showcase its competitive advantages at Davos to attract investment

The World Economic Forum in Davos focuses on several key topics, including artificial intelligence, green technologies, and economic development. Mihaela Sirițanu, a political economy expert, emphasized in an interview with Moldova 1 that the Republic of Moldova should leverage its competitive advantages in these three crucial areas.

SHS issued a yellow code for dense fog in the Republic of Moldova

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) issued a yellow code for fog for tomorrow, January 24. The warning is valid throughout the country between 01:00 and 12:00.

EU cars, fraudulently introduced into the Republic of Moldova: a man from Ungheni, detained for influence peddling

A man from the Ungheni district was detained by CNA officers in connection with a case of influence peddling. According to the investigation, the suspect allegedly claimed he could persuade employees at the Sculeni Customs Post to allow the temporary importation of two cars registered in European Union countries.

Energocom: Electricity consumption for January 24 will be fully covered

Energocom has announced that it has secured the necessary commercial electricity capacity at the border with Romania to fully meet consumption needs for January 24. Forecasts indicate that consumption on the right bank of the Nistru is expected to be similar on Friday, January 24, as it was on Thursday, January 23.

Ombudsman Ceslav Panico, about Kosinski's letter: It uses "unacceptable" language

The Office of the Ombudsman is closely monitoring the situation in the Transnistrian region, which is currently facing an energy crisis due to Gazprom's refusal to supply natural gas to the Republic of Moldova. Ombudsman Ceslav Panico made this statement during an interview with Teleradio-Moldova. This follows accusations from Veaceslav Kosinski, the so-called human rights representative in Transnistrian region, who alleged that the authorities in Chisinau are engaging in "political actions" that violate human rights and could lead to a "humanitarian tragedy." Panico confirmed that he has received Kosinski's letter and intends to analyze its content thoroughly. However, he referred to the language used by the self-proclaimed ombudsman from Tiraspol as "unacceptable."

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.

International Press Review // Trump threatens Russia with economic collapse if it does not end the war

The international press is commenting on recent statements made by US President Donald Trump, in which he warned Russia of an impending economic collapse if it does not end its war against Ukraine. Several publications have highlighted the challenging economic situation that Russia is facing, while also discussing the potential risks for the European economy arising from the trade policies advocated by the new US president.