Citizens will pay less for gas as of February 23

Citizens will pay by 3 lei and 60 bani less for a cubic meter of natural gas as of today, February 23. The decision of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) was published in the Official Gazette.

Russian drone strike in Ukraine's Odesa kills three, Kyiv says

Three civilians were killed in a Russian drone attack against Odesa overnight on Feb. 23, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper reported on Telegram, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Valencia fire: At least four killed as blaze engulfs apartment blocks in Spain

At least four people have died and 19 are missing after a massive fire ripped through two joined apartment blocks in the Spanish city of Valencia, emergency services say, BBC reports.

US to impose sanctions on 500 Russia-linked targets to mark Ukraine war anniversary

The US will impose sanctions on more than 500 targets on Friday in action marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, deputy US treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo has said, The Guardian reports.

Moldova Court Suspends Gagauzia Tax Law Amendments

The Constitutional Court has suspended amendments to the Tax Code. The suspension is in effect until March 5.

UK Imposes New Russia Sanctions on Ukraine War Anniversary

The UK has announced new sanctions against Russia ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Moldova MPs Challenge President Over Gagauzia Appointment

Five independent MPs have filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court, challenging President Maia Sandu's refusal to sign the decree appointing the leader of Gagauzia as a member of the Government.

Poland to unblock border for Ukraine aid, PM says

The Polish-Ukrainian border will soon be unblocked to ensure the swift passage of military and humanitarian aid, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced, as cited by Unian.

Moldova: Transnistria May Seek Annexation by Russia

Moldova's Reintegration Policy Bureau has responded to reports that the Transnistrian region could seek annexation by Russia at the end of this month.

Moldova: Farmers Block Border Crossing, Traffic Resumes

UPDATE: Access Road to Leușeni-Albița Customs Post Reopened, Traffic Resumes

Moldova: Electricity, Heat Prices to Drop After Gas Tariff Cut

Moldova's electricity and heat prices are expected to decrease following a recent reduction in the natural gas tariff, according to Energy Minister Victor Parlicov.

Moldova Bus Strike: Transport Minister Calls Halt "Unacceptable"

The decision by the Association of Passenger Transport Operators (APOTA) to suspend regional and inter-regional bus services from February 27 to 29 is "unacceptable," declared Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Andrei Spînu on Jurnal TV.