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Moldova

Country
The Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. Its capital is Chișinău. The country covers an area of approximately 33,846 square kilometers and, as of 2024 estimates, has a population of about 3.33 million people. Moldova declared independence on August 27, 1991, during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Since gaining independence, Moldova has chosen a path of democratic governance and market reforms. It holds candidate status for EU membership. Within the state, there are two autonomous entities: Gagauzia and Transnistria.
2003
The country joined the World Trade Organization
2014
Citizens gained the right to visa-free travel to the Schengen Area with biometric passports
2014
An Association Agreement with the European Union was signed
2021
The country's ranking in the Economist Democracy Index improved from "hybrid regimes" to "flawed democracies."
2022
The country was officially granted candidate status for accession to the European Union
2022
The country's energy system was connected to the European continental power grid
2024
Negotiations for accession to the European Union officially began
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Moldova declares state of emergency in the energy sector and dismisses Minister

Moldova has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector due to problems with gas supplies. The president dismissed the minister of energy due to late purchase of cheap gas.

News of the World • December 5, 02:14 PM • 16417 views
Christmas passenger traffic: how to prepare for holiday trips across the border

During the new year and Christmas holidays, passenger traffic across the border is expected to increase to 120 thousand people per day. The Border Guard Service advises you to plan your trips in advance and check your documents.

Society • December 5, 01:41 PM • 16686 views
FOREIGN MINISTRY: “Ukraine will not agree to Yalta-2 or Minsk-3”

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has declared his rejection of new agreements such as the Minsk agreements. Russia is seeking to create a world of zones of influence and dictate new rules by force.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 12:03 PM • 35710 views
Blackout schedules are in effect across the country: how much electricity we import

Ukraine continues to experience high electricity consumption, with blackout schedules in place in all regions. It is planned to import 12,447 MWh of electricity from five neighboring countries.

Society • December 5, 09:29 AM • 30305 views
Ukraine imposes sanctions against Georgian authorities: what is known about the decision

The President of Ukraine enacted the NSDC's decision to impose sanctions on Georgian authorities who support the Rutin policy. Zelensky called on international partners to act in the same principled manner.

Politics • December 5, 07:59 AM • 25288 views
Romanian intelligence tells of Russian interference in presidential elections

Romanian intelligence services have uncovered a large-scale Russian campaign to support candidate Kelin Georgescu through TikTok. More than a million euros were spent on promotion through a network of paid accounts.

News of the World • December 5, 04:20 AM • 20598 views
A man tried to leave Ukraine by pretending to be mute: how did border guards detect the deception?

A man was detained at the border with Moldova who was trying to leave Ukraine with false documents about his hearing and speech impairments.

Crimes and emergencies • December 4, 04:48 PM • 22670 views
Electricity consumption has increased, and there is still a significant shortage in the power system - Ukrenergo

There is still a significant power shortage in the Ukrainian energy system after 11 massive attacks. Electricity consumption increased by 1.1%, and there are hourly blackouts in all regions.

Society • December 4, 08:50 AM • 18079 views
After the drone attack in the Ternopil region, electricity supply was restored to all consumers

In the Ternopil region, power supply was restored after a night attack by Russian drones at a power facility. In all regions of Ukraine, hourly shutdowns are applied due to power shortages.

Society • December 3, 08:46 AM • 21271 views
New drone wreckage found in Moldova - what is known about the incident

In the Artemovsky District of Moldova, the wreckage of a drone was found near the village of Podgoren. The police have restricted access to the crash site and are conducting a comprehensive investigation involving specialized services.

News of the World • December 3, 08:35 AM • 16890 views
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 6% - What is happening in the energy system

Ukraine recorded an increase in electricity consumption by 6% compared to the previous working day. Shutdown schedules apply in all regions, and electricity is imported from 5 countries.

Society • December 2, 09:07 AM • 17556 views
Blackout schedules will continue to apply today. Electricity import is planned from 5 countries - Ministry of energy

Due to the enemy attack on November 28, hourly power outage schedules will continue to operate in Ukraine. It is planned to import 11,800 MWh of electricity from five neighboring countries.

Society • December 1, 09:00 AM • 20292 views
Ukraine will receive 52 million euros for the development of transport infrastructure under the EU program

Four Ukrainian projects have received approval for EU funding for the development of the transport system. The funds will be used to modernize the railway, checkpoints, River and air navigation infrastructure.

Economy • December 1, 04:17 AM • 73053 views
Almost 80% of Ukrainians are already employed or looking for work in Poland-survey

The employment rate of Ukrainians in Poland has reached 78%, which is higher than among Poles. Half of pre-war migrants plan to stay in the country, while 56% of refugees are still undecided about their future.

Society • November 30, 03:56 AM • 56906 views
On the border with Moldova and Romania, the passage of citizens and cars was suspended: what is known

Registration of persons and vehicles at the border with Moldova and Romania has been temporarily suspended due to technical reasons. The state Customs Service urges to monitor the update of information.

Society • November 29, 06:42 PM • 19395 views
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Travel Trends: Where do Ukrainians go and how prices for winter holidays have changed

Experts told about the most popular tourist destinations among Ukrainians in winter. In Ukraine, the Carpathians are in the lead, abroad - Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, and prices for holidays vary and reach up to 2 2000.

Society • November 29, 05:32 PM • 169037 views
After a massive attack by the Russian Federation, regions in southern Ukraine are still de-energized, and blackout schedules will remain in effect all day

Kherson, Kherson district and part of the Mykolaiv region remain without electricity after a massive attack by the Russian Federation. Power engineers plan to restore electricity supply by the end of the day.

Society • November 29, 08:51 AM • 17965 views
11th Massive Attack of the Russian Federation on the Ukrainian energy system: what is happening with electricity

Russian troops carried out another massive attack on power facilities in several regions of Ukraine. Power engineers are carrying out restoration work, emergency shutdowns are in effect, and electricity is imported from 5 countries.

Society • November 28, 09:12 AM • 17137 views
Illegal border crossing: a law enforcement officer who promised clients full support for 10 thousand dollars was exposed

In Transcarpathia, a law enforcement officer was detained who helped men of military age illegally cross the border with Hungary for 1 10 thousand. After receiving the first part of the payment and trying to organize the transfer, he was detained.

Crimes and emergencies • November 28, 08:34 AM • 13424 views
Ukraine imports electricity from 5 countries amid blackouts

In Ukraine, there are schedules for hourly power outages, and imports from 5 neighboring countries are planned. Power engineers restored electricity supply to more than 22 thousand consumers after the fighting.

Society • November 27, 08:25 AM • 19874 views
Amid frost and Russia's attack on Ternopil region: what is happening with electricity in Ukraine

Due to the frosty weather, electricity consumption increased by 5%, and blackout schedules were introduced from 14:00 to 21:00. In the Ternopil region, there are emergency blackouts due to drone attacks, and 38 settlements are without power due to bad weather.

Society • November 26, 09:31 AM • 19911 views
Ukrzaliznytsia launches a new route from Lviv to the capital of Moldova

Starting December 15, a daily train service between Lviv and Chisinau with compartment cars will be launched. The train will depart from Lviv at 15:00 and arrive in Chisinau at 11:30 the next day.

Announcements • November 26, 05:29 AM • 17087 views
Power outage schedules and imports from 5 countries: situation in the power system

Due to the hostile attack, the transmission system operator is applying hourly power outage schedules. Power engineers have restored power to 29 thousand consumers, and imports of 9200 MWh from 5 countries are planned.

Society • November 25, 08:27 AM • 17572 views
Outage schedules across the country, 325 settlements without electricity due to bad weather - Ukrenergo

Due to the bad weather, 325 settlements in nine regions of Ukraine are without power. The power grid is still experiencing a power shortage, with outage schedules from 6:00 to 22:00.

Society • November 22, 08:38 AM • 15287 views
More than a hundred cities and villages without power due to bad weather and outage schedules in most regions: situation in the power grid

Due to the bad weather, 109 settlements in 6 regions of Ukraine are without power. Blackout schedules are in place in 11 regions and Kyiv, and electricity is being imported from 5 countries.

Society • November 21, 09:59 AM • 19781 views
Ukrainian energy sector in critical condition after latest massive Russian attack - media

Ukraine's power grid is under threat after a massive Russian attack that poses risks to three operating nuclear power plants. Greenpeace warns of the possibility of a large-scale radiological accident in the event of a prolonged power outage at the reactors.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 07:47 PM • 25795 views
Ukrainians warned about the temporary closure of the checkpoint on the border with Moldova: what to know

On November 21, 2024, from 8:00 a. m. to 2:00 p.m., the power supply will be cut off at the Palanka-Mayaky-Udobne checkpoint. Citizens are advised to choose alternative checkpoints.

Society • November 20, 02:59 PM • 17452 views
Moldova admits inability to detect Russian drones with its radars

The Moldovan Defense Minister said that the existing radars cannot identify the drones due to their small reflective surface. After the crash of two Russian drones, the Moldovan Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador.

News of the World • November 20, 12:52 PM • 14899 views
Lubinets showed the "moscow" version of the Geneva Conventions, which demonstrates to the world russia's cruelty to prisoners of war

The Ombudsman presented a document with 15 stories of Ukrainian prisoners about russia's violation of the Geneva Conventions. Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has managed to return 3,767 military and civilians.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 10:52 AM • 17437 views
Power outage schedules are in place in most regions, but consumption is growing - Ukrenergo

Ukraine has a single-round blackout schedule from 6:00 to 22:00. Consumption increased by 1.6%, the power system has a significant capacity deficit, and imports from 5 countries continue.

Society • November 20, 09:21 AM • 18535 views