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Moldova

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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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Business News • February 2, 05:38 PM • 21814 views
Kyiv returns to temporary schedules from midnight - DTEK

Energy workers managed to stabilize the situation in the capital, so Kyiv is returning to temporary outage schedules from midnight. You can check your schedule in the chatbot, on the website, or in the "Kyiv Digital" application.

Society • February 1, 07:12 PM • 10866 views
Over 240 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating - mayor

In Kyiv, 244 buildings remain without heating after a large-scale accident in Ukraine's energy system. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that most of the 3,419 multi-story buildings have already been connected to the heating supply.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 06:32 PM • 5383 views
Technological accident blacked out seven regions: Zelenskyy announced network stabilization and a very difficult day

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the large-scale technical failure in the energy system, which led to cascading blackouts in the center and north of the country. The situation was brought back to controlled parameters, and versions of an enemy attack are not confirmed.

Society • January 31, 06:06 PM • 6922 views
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Due to a blackout in Moldova, traffic was temporarily stopped at the border with Ukraine: what happened in Palanca

Due to a failure in Moldova's customs databases caused by a blackout, traffic was temporarily suspended at the border with Ukraine. Movement was fully restored after the central databases resumed operation.

News of the World • January 31, 04:54 PM • 43781 views
Kyiv region returns to schedules, while emergency blackouts continue in the capital - DTEK

The electricity supply situation in the Kyiv region has stabilized, and the region is returning to scheduled outages. Emergency power outages continue in Kyiv.

Kyiv • January 31, 03:23 PM • 6675 views
In Kyiv, rescuers evacuated almost 500 passengers from tunnels during a subway stopPhoto

In Kyiv, rescuers evacuated 481 people from subway trains that stopped in tunnels due to an emergency power outage. One train stopped 100 meters from the "Vokzalna" station, and another – 1 km from the "Vydubychi" station.

Kyiv • January 31, 03:08 PM • 6445 views
Power supply restored in Moldova after major grid failure

Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced the completion of power supply restoration throughout the country. The national power system is operating normally, without the need for emergency purchases.

News of the World • January 31, 03:07 PM • 5190 views
Traffic of vehicles and goods at the border between Ukraine and Moldova fully restored

The State Customs Service announced the full resumption of vehicle and goods passage at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. This happened after the restoration of the central databases of the customs authorities of the Republic of Moldova.

News of the World • January 31, 02:50 PM • 30651 views
Moldova begins restoring power supply after massive outage

Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Recean announced the stabilization of the country's energy system. Specialists have already restored the operation of key power lines and substations in most regions.

News of the World • January 31, 01:27 PM • 4578 views
Kyiv metro resumes operation, while Kharkiv metro operates on weekend schedule: how long to wait for a train

The capital's subway is gradually resuming operation, with trains running on the "blue" and "green" lines. In Kharkiv, the subway operates on a weekend schedule with a 20-minute interval.

Society • January 31, 01:16 PM • 4725 views
Power restoration begins in Kyiv region, Dnipro region needs more time - DTEK

DTEK announced the restoration of electricity to critical infrastructure in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Power has already started to be restored in Kyiv region, while work continues in Dnipropetrovsk region.

Society • January 31, 12:56 PM • 3750 views
At all Ukrainian checkpoints on the border with Moldova, border control is carried out as usual - SBGS

At all Ukrainian checkpoints on the border with Moldova, border control is carried out as usual. However, due to black ice, the processing of cargo vehicles has been suspended at some checkpoints.

Society • January 31, 12:48 PM • 4308 views
Energy system is operating as a whole; after critical infrastructure, it's time to restore power to people, but emergency blackouts persist in a number of regions - Shmyhal

Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that power supply has been restored to critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, and Odesa regions, power is being returned to people.

Society • January 31, 12:19 PM • 3378 views
Ukraine's energy system is recovering after a systemic accident, power will be restored in the coming hours - Ministry of Energy

Ukraine's energy system is gradually recovering after a systemic accident caused by the disconnection of high-voltage lines. Energy workers are working to restore power, and electricity supply will return within the next few hours.

Society • January 31, 11:48 AM • 14620 views
In Ukraine, there was not a blackout, but a serious cascading system failure - ex-head of Ukrenergo

In Ukraine, there was a serious cascading system failure, not a national blackout, said the former head of NEC "Ukrenergo". The incident could have been related to the disconnection of the 400 kV power line between Moldova and Romania.

Society • January 31, 11:43 AM • 3385 views
Chernihiv region completely de-energized due to systemic accident in energy infrastructure - OVA

Due to a systemic accident in Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the Chernihiv region is completely de-energized. The region is preparing for a complete transition to backup power if the situation does not stabilize.

Society • January 31, 11:41 AM • 3095 views
Cyberattack was not the cause of the emergency situation in the energy system - Ministry of Digital Transformation

The emergency situation in Ukraine's energy system occurred due to technological reasons on the lines between Ukraine and Moldova. This caused cascading outages, and power is promised to be restored in the coming hours.

Economy • January 31, 11:35 AM • 3888 views
Traffic suspended at the border with Moldova due to database failure - customs officials

Traffic and goods clearance have been temporarily suspended at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. The reason is the failure of the central databases of the customs authorities of the Republic of Moldova.

Society • January 31, 11:15 AM • 3829 views
Partial blackout in Moldova: Energy Minister assured that electricity supply will be restored in an hour, two at most

Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that electricity supply in the country will be restored within one to two hours. This happened due to the activation of the power grid protection system in Ukraine, which caused a partial blackout in Moldova.

News of the World • January 31, 11:03 AM • 3030 views
Zelenskyy: emergency situation in the energy system is due to technological reasons on the lines between Ukraine and Moldova, necessary response is in place

President Zelenskyy reported an emergency situation in Ukraine's energy system due to technological reasons on the lines between the energy systems of Ukraine and Moldova. Energy Minister Shmyhal explained that a technological disruption between Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine caused cascading outages, nuclear power plant units were unloaded, and power will be restored in the coming hours.

Economy • January 31, 10:30 AM • 24276 views
Cascading outages occurred due to problems between Romania and Moldova and in Ukraine, nuclear power plant units were unloaded, power will be restored in the coming hours - minister

A technological disruption with the disconnection of power transmission lines between Romania and Moldova and in Ukraine caused a cascading outage of the power system. Emergency shutdown schedules have been applied in Kyiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Kharkiv regions.

Society • January 31, 10:19 AM • 20785 views
Massive power outages in Moldova: government blames "serious problems" in Ukrainian power grid

A massive power outage has occurred in Moldova, including the capital Chisinau. Moldova's Minister of Energy stated that the cause is serious problems in the Ukrainian power grid.

News of the World • January 31, 09:39 AM • 2641 views
European Commission allocates 153 million euros in emergency aid to Ukraine and Moldova

The European Commission is providing Ukraine with 145 million euros in humanitarian aid and Moldova with 8 million euros to support Ukrainian refugees. Millions of Ukrainians are facing freezing temperatures without electricity due to Russian bombardments.

Politics • January 29, 01:51 PM • 31071 views
Participated in the war against Ukraine as part of the Wagner PMC: two Moldovan citizens and one Ukrainian exposed

Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office, two foreign mercenaries and a citizen of Ukraine, who participated in the armed aggression against our state, have been notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 01:36 PM • 3485 views
All this is a consequence of the indifference of key world states: Zelenskyy on Russia's war against Ukraine and other Russian wars

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's wars, including the war against Ukraine, are a consequence of the indifference of leading world states. He emphasized that history punishes those who stand aside.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 02:23 PM • 8081 views
Traffic drops, Poland and Moldova lead: how the situation on Ukraine's border has changed

Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, reported a significant decrease in passenger traffic at the state border after the holidays. Over the past day, 63,000 citizens crossed the border, which is lower than average.

Society • January 21, 11:11 AM • 4263 views
Moldova officially began the procedure of withdrawal from the CIS

Moldova has officially initiated the process of denouncing key agreements that form the legal basis of its membership in the CIS. By mid-February, the documents will be submitted to parliament for consideration.

Politics • January 19, 08:16 PM • 5788 views
Russian 'Gerbera' drone found in Moldova: Country's Foreign Ministry condemns incident

On January 17, a 2. 5-meter Russian 'Gerbera' drone was discovered in Moldova. The country's Foreign Ministry condemned the incident as a violation of sovereignty.

Politics • January 17, 10:17 PM • 6287 views
Countries divided over plans for two-tier EU with accession without full voting rights - Politico

Countries that have been waiting for years to join the EU are divided over plans to become members without full voting rights. Some insist on all the benefits, while others are happy to be at the negotiating table.

Politics • January 16, 12:56 PM • 4493 views