● MONDAY, November 11
Customs Service’ revenues exceeded 737m lei last week
Over 737.7 million lei was collected by the Customs Service into the state budget between November 4 and November 10. Since the beginning of the year, the Customs Service has collected over 32.3 billion lei into the state budget, which represents a 107.6% percent fulfilment of the plan.
Average consumer prices up 0.5% in October
The average consumer prices in October increased by about 0.5% compared to the previous month. The increase was influenced by the about 0.9% rise food prices and the about 0.5% rise in nonfood prices, said the National Bureau of Statistics.
Food products became more expensive in October. Compared to September, the prices of vegetables increased by 3.8%, of chicken eggs by 2%, of milk and dairy products by 1.8%, of vegetable oil by 1%. On the other hand, fruit prices decreased by 0.1%.
"Farmers' Force" demands resignation of Minister Bolea and measures to save agriculture
Chisinau (IPN)
The Farmers' Force Association is calling for the resignation of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Vladimir Bolea, and the urgent adoption of effective measures to save the agricultural sector which, farmers say, ensures the country's food security and hundreds of thousands of jobs in rural areas, IPN reports.
The gas procurement contract between Apa Canal and Moldovagaz has expired
The gas purchase contract concluded between JSC "Apa Canal Chisinau" and JSC "Moldovagaz" has expired. The deputy mayor of the capital, Irina Gutnic, announced about this. According to her, already in September, the municipal water operator has requested the conclusion of an additional agreement to extend the term of the contract until May 2025, because the Law on sectoral procurement allows direct negotiation. However, so far, Gutnic says, so and there has been no response from Moldovagaz.
“The banking sector must be prepared in the context of the country’s EU accession,” said NBM Governor
The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Anca Dragu, discussed with a delegation from the Moldovan Banking League, led by Dumitru Ursu, the importance of preparing Moldova's banking sector to meet co-financing needs in the EU accession process.
Minister Bolea continues his work, MAIA's response to farmers' request for resignation
"Minister Bolea continues his activities in the country's districts, maintaining direct dialogue with farmers and addressing their issues effectively." This is the response from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) regarding the request from the Farmers' Force Association for the resignation of Minister Vladimir Bolea.
● TUESDAY, November 12
Production of green energy in Moldova twice larger. How much electricity and from what sources is it consumed?
According to Energocom data, the state-owned company in the third quarter of 2024 purchased over 1.1 million MWh of electricity, both on the local market and on the OPCOM stock exchange in Romania. Energocom buys electricity from four sources: 82 percent from MoldGRES, 11 percent from OPCOM, 6 percent from renewable energy producers and 1 percent from thermoelectric plants (CETs).
Minister of energy expected to go to St. Petersburg for talks with Gazprom at end-November
The minister of energy could meet with the management of Gazprom at the end of November. A discussion between shareholders is expected to take place at that time in order to present the members proposed by the Government to the Board of Directors of Moldovagaz, said the interim president of the company Vadim Ceban.
Heat charge in Comrat decreased by 427 lei per gigacalorie
Consumers served by the municipal enterprise "Comrat Thermal Networks and Power Plants" will pay 2,882 lei/Gcal for thermal energy, excluding VAT. The new charge approved by the National Agency for Energy Regulation is by 427 lei/Gcal lower than the previous charge.
Gas bill will not decrease. Moldovagaz chief concerned about price hikes on stock markets
The tariff for natural gas consumption cannot be reduced due to high purchase prices, explained Vadim Ceban, acting president of Moldovagaz, in a televised program.
The "Palanca-Maiaki-Udobnoe" border crossing point will be closed on wednesday
Border crossing will not be possible between 14:00 and 19:00 tomorrow at the "Palanca-Maiaki-Udobnoe" border crossing point.
Consultations on the amendment of the insolvency law
The Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance organized public consultations on Tuesday regarding the draft amendment to the insolvency law. The goal of the consultations was to gather opinions and suggestions to improve the draft law and ensure an efficient legal framework in the field of insolvency.
● WEDNESDAY, November 13
Cultivation of industrial hemp will be permitted
Farmers in Moldova will be able to grow industrial hemp. An initiative to regulate the cultivation of this crop was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday. According to the authorities, Cannabis Sativa has an extremely low content of the active substance responsible for psychotropic effects and cannot be used as a narcotic in any form.
Moldova increases IMF quota subscription
The Republic of Moldova has increased its International Monetary Fund quota subscription by about US$114 million, from 172.5 to 258.8 million Special Drawing Rights. This is provided in a bill that was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday.
Euro could become reference currency on Moldova’s currency market
The governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) announced that the euro could become the reference currency of the central bank. When presenting the inflation report, Anca Dragu explained that this would be a useful measure for intervention on the currency market, in setting the exchange rate and in storing foreign exchange reserves.
State to raise loan to modernize heating system in Chisinau
The Ministry of Energy will negotiate with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development a €143.5 million loan agreement for the optimization of the centralized heating system in the municipality of Chisinau. A decision to this effect was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday.
42 million lei, damage paid by a real estate company to the state budget
A real estate company, investigated for tax evasion, will have to pay nearly 42 million lei into the state budget.
Environmental requirements for the import of household appliances
Household appliances will only be allowed for import if they meet ecological design requirements. These will apply to 21 types of equipment, such as light sources, refrigerators, heating devices, boilers, computers, servers, etc. The new technical standards for household products were approved by the government on Wednesday.
Joint energy working group to be set up between Moldova and Bulgaria
A joint energy working group will bring together representatives of the Moldovan and Bulgarian Ministries of Energy and transmission system operators for gas and electricity. The role of the group is to develop and implement a plan of joint actions and solidarity measures, to be activated in case of an energy crisis at the request of either party. The Moldovan-Bulgarian group will be set up within 30 days of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding by Energy Minister Victor Parlicov and his Bulgarian counterpart Vladimir Malinov on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku.
Order of Architects could be established for the first time in Moldova
Architects from both the public and private sectors have proposed the creation of the Order of Architects, an apolitical organization aimed at significantly enhancing the quality of architectural and urban planning services in the country. The proposal was put forward during public consultations on amending the law governing architectural activity.
● THURSDAY, November 14
Free course in building insulation
Young people who want to learn how to do insulation work can apply for a free course. The National Employment Agency says it will run from december 2 to 13.
Record price and higher demand for Moldovan grapes
Table grapes were sold this year at a record average price of 10.7 lei per kilogram, says economic expert Veaceslav Ionita. The price of grapes rose by 60% compared to the previous year.
Open auctions for placement of kiosks in Chisinau
Four auctions for obtaining the right to place kiosks in Chisinau will be organized on friday. These locations are for selling periodicals, soft and hot drinks, confectionery and pastry products, drinking water, fruits and vegetables, flowers or floral compositions. The auctions also include services such as vulcanization, recreational services (outdoor amusement park), and public catering terraces.
The wood sells for 370-1250 lei per meter ster. Moldsilva: Stocks last all winter
Firewood will cost between 370 and 1250 lei per meter ster this cold season, depending on the type of wood and the area of origin. Moldsilva agency director Victor Durbala gave assurances that there are stocks of wood for the whole heating season.
Cash compensation for beneficiaries. Benefits and challenges explained by experts
Providing financial assistance directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts for energy compensation, instead of applying discounts on bills, reflects a trend in the social policies of several European Union countries, where the importance of financial autonomy for improving the well-being of the population, especially vulnerable groups, is recognized. In a commentary on the advantages and risks of direct cash compensation, Rustam Romanciuc, a behavioral economics professor at MBS School of Business and associate expert at Expert-Grup.
Over 700 entrepreneurs have connected to MIA for business
Just three months after the launch of MIA for businesses, more than 700 merchants have activated their new payment methods. These merchants now accept payments via QR codes and links, offering customers various payment options. According to the National Bank of Moldova, 24,000 QR codes have been generated so far, through which approximately 6.4 million lei have been transferred to merchants.
● FRIDAY, November 15
Airport platform for embarkation and disembarkation available for use after repair
The repair and modernization works on the embarkation and disembarkation platform and taxiways of the Chisinau International Airport were completed.
Stop building blocks without social infrastructure in the capital. PAS in CMC
The faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) in the Chisinau Municipal Council urges colleagues from all factions to abstain from voting on more than 40 zonal urban plans. According to the municipal councillors, they will allow the construction of residential housing complexes with multi-storey apartment blocks without social infrastructure.
Fuel prices remain stable. Oil market expected to be oversupplied
The prices of gasoline and diesel fuel have recorded, in the first half of November, a moderate oscillation, falling within a corridor of +/- 2-3 bani per day, ANRE notes. According to the institution, the price stability in the recent period is due to the fact that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has lowered its estimates on the growth of global oil demand both for the current and next year.
Record for agriculture: Apple exports to Europe have doubled
Moldova's apple exports to the European Union market have doubled since the beginning of this year so far. The value of exports in 2024 amounted to almost 230 million lei and is twice as much as in the same period last year.
They built a photovoltaic park for "free." Vladislav Chirica reports "lawlessness" at the Balti court
They have built a photovoltaic park for which they have not been paid, instead the fine to be paid is 5.3 million lei to the beneficiary. The vice-president of the employers' association of producers of electricity from renewable sources "ECOENERGETICA", Vasile Chirica, told a press conference about "the misdeeds that are happening at the Balti Court of Appeals and the Balti Court of Appeal, in the midst of the reform of the justice system".
● SATURDAY, November 16
Recent auctions bring nearly 9 million lei to the capital’s budget
25 lots worth 8.9 million lei have been awarded at friday's open auctions for the right to conclude the contract on the location of kiosks in Chisinau.
"Wine of Moldova" competition to assess local grape varieties
The "Wine of Moldova" competition will take place on November 21 and 22. This contest defines the Republic of Moldova as an exceptional wine destination and is a celebration of local wine traditions and innovation in the field.
