● MONDAY, November 18
Two border crossing points with Ukraine temporarily closed
The work of the Ocnita 2 – Sokireany and Briceni - Rosoșani state border crossing points was suspended. According to the Customs Service, the Ukrainian inspection authorities do not authorize the passage through these points.
NBM hosts career week, presents successful opportunities in financial and banking sector
The National Bank of Moldova is staging the second edition of the "Career Week at the NBM" during November 18-22. It is an event dedicated to those who want to build a career in the financial and banking sector.
State social insurance budget accumulated over 36 million lei in 10 months
In the first 10 months of this year, the state social insurance budget accumulated revenues of 36 481.4 million lei or 84.8% of the annual plan. Compulsory state social insurance contributions amounted to 20 258.8 million lei or 83.9% of the annual plan, up by 16.6% compared to the same period last year.
● WEDNESDAY, November 20
Stricter rules regarding sale of solid biofuel
The state introduces stricter rules for the sale of solid biofuel. Manufacturers will be obliged to indicate on the product the information about its quality, writing on packaging the country of origin, storage conditions, as well as the number of the laboratory test report with the name of the accredited laboratory. This is stipulated in the regulations on solid biofuel approved by the Cabinet.
Șoseaua Hâncești St in Chisinau under repair
Șoseaua Hâncești St in Chisinau, the section between Sihastrului St and the entrance to Ialoveni city, is being repaired. The municipal authorities said that this artery, which connects Chisinau to the south of the country, has never been repaired.
Energy Minister invited by Gazprom to Sankt Petersburg
Russia's Gazprom has extended an invitation to Energy Minister Victor Parlicov to St. Petersburg, where a shareholders' meeting is to be held. The minister says the decision whether or not to go to Russia will be coordinated with Prime Minister Dorin Recean.
● THURSDAY, November 21
Loans repayable in two to five years remain most popular ones
The new loans granted in October amounted to 6.925,9 billion lei, 10.2% up compared to September. As for the terms, the loans repayable in 2 to 5 years remained the most popular ones and accounted for 53.8% of the total.
The National Bank of Moldova noted that the loans in national currency represented a major share of 74.2%, totaling 5.135,8 billion lei, an increase of 8.1% compared to the previous month.
Over two-thirds of Moldova's exports go to EU
More than two-thirds of Moldova’s exports reach the European Union market. Their value, in just nine months, was over US$1.74 billion. The Government’s spokesman Daniel Vodă said this is solid support for the national economy.
Moldovans prefer to deposit money in banks in lei
The new term deposits in October came to 3.206,7 billion lei, 11.7% up compared to September. Deposits attracted in national currency constituted 68.2% and amounted to 2.185,8 billion lei, an increase of 23.3% compared to September. Deposits attracted in foreign currency totaled 1.020,9 million lei, 7.1 percent down compared to the previous month.
Conflict over control of the Giurgiulesti Port continues: Danube vs. Bemol
The general investor and operator of the Giurgiulesti Port, ÎCS Danube Logistics SRL, accuses Bemol of engaging in a raider attack aimed at seizing control of the Giurgiulesti International Free Port. According to Danube Logistics, Bemol allegedly initiated multiple enforcement proceedings, reportedly facilitated by certain actors within the judiciary. These actions, Danube claims, were carried out under the pretext of enforcing a court ruling in a dispute in which neither Danube Logistics (DL) nor its Dutch parent company, Danube Logistics Holding (DLH), were involved.
FMI and Moldovan authorities reach staff - level agreement: $148 Million to be accessed
The International Monetary Fund (FMI) mission and the authorities of the Republic of Moldova have reached a staff-level agreement on the policies required to complete the sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programs, as well as the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
● FRIDAY, November 22
Students invited to Road of Money event at NBM Nov. 29
School students are expected to take part in the financial education event "Road of Money” on November 29, which marks the Moldovan leu’s day. The "journey" will start at the central bank, where children and young people eager to learn about the national currency, its role in history and the economy are awaited. The event is staged by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) and licensed banks.
Central bank intervenes in interbank market by selling US$11.3m
The coverage of the economic agents’ net demand for foreign currency through the net supply of foreign currency from individuals in October was 82.7 percent, compared to 96.3 percent in September.
Municipality of Chisinau leases out nonresidential spaces
The municipality intends to rent out various types of spaces and premises located at 21 addresses in Chisinau. The contest to obtain the rental right will be held in a week.
According to the Chisinau City Hall, nonresidential spaces with areas between 4.7 square meters and 355 square meters, without the right to privatization, will be available for rental.
Risk is that Moldovagaz will not be able to buy gas, Sergiu Tofilat
There is a risk that Moldovagaz will not be able to buy natural gas, said Sergiu Tofilat, a member of the company’s Supervisory Board. According to him, the gas reserves are enough until the end of December and urgent action must be taken therefore.
Radu Marian about Sergiu Tofilat's bill: It should have reached Ministry of Energy first
The chairman of the Parliament’s commission for economy, budget and finance Radu Marian said that he is surprised by the remarks made by Sergiu Tofilat, a member of the Supervisory Board of Moldovagaz. The MP has told IPN that Tofilat's bill, regarding the appointment of temporary administrators at energy companies, should have first reached the Ministry of Energy, the primary institution in charge of energy policies in the country.
"I’m surprised by these remarks. I sent a clear message about this bill back in summer, namely that the Ministry of Energy is the primary institution in charge of energy policies in the country and that this bill should be registered with the Ministry so that this proposed it for consultations. I also sent this message after the elections. Mr. Tofilat knew this from the beginning as he was constantly discussing with the minister," said the head of the parliamentary commission for economy.
Direct train route between Lviv and Chisinau from December
A new train route between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, Lviv – Chisinau, will be launched on December 15.
The price of diesel is approaching 20 lei
The price for a liter of diesel is approaching 20 lei. According to the tariffs set by ANRE, in the next three days, this type of fuel will be sold at the pump for no more than 19.94 lei for a liter.
Grape exports to the EU doubled in a year. Romania at the top, Russia at the bottom
The export of Moldovan grapes to the European Union market amounted to 627 million lei in the first ten months of this year. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitization (MDED) says this is a 1.9-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
Procured gas covers 65.6% of the volume needed for the heating season, Vadim Ceban
Moldovagaz acting president Vadim Ceban says that 448.150 million cubic meters of natural gas have been procured so far for the 2024-2025 heating season, which covers 65.6% of the required volume. Another 234.573 million cubic meters still need to be purchased.
● SATURDAY, November 23
A new deadline for the Chisinau International Airport auction
Chisinau International Airport has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting applications to participate in the public auction for the sale of unused assets from its technological process. The new deadline is set for December 26, 12:00, with the auction scheduled to take place on December 27, 2024, at 10:00.
