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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Moldova has officially declared a 60-day state of emergency in its energy and hydrology sectors, a direct response to ongoing crises and potential winter risks. This declaration coincides with reports of record high prices for gasoline and diesel across the country, further burdening citizens. In an effort to mitigate the economic impact, the government is reportedly planning to cut up to 30% of civil service positions, while heating prices are projected to nearly double. The Minister of Labor has clarified that minimum heating compensation may remain at 500 lei. Meanwhile, anti-corruption efforts continue with a Chișinău Court judge scheduled for a vetting hearing, and the protracted court case concerning the concession of the Chisinau airport is nearing its resolution, with former airport officials facing potential prison sentences.

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Moldova has officially declared a 60-day state of emergency in the energy and hydrology sectors. This development comes as the country faces record high prices for gasoline and diesel, and anticipates a near doubling of heating costs. Measures are being considered, including cutting up to 30% of civil servants to achieve savings, and the Minister of Labor has clarified that minimum heating compensation could remain at 500 lei. Moldova is also experiencing an electricity supply deficit…

NewsMaker: Moldova Declares 60-Day State of Emergency in Energy and Hydrology Sectors

The Moldovan government is introducing a 60-day state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors, with the purpose of the measure being explained to the public.

TV8: Fuel Price Infographic: Record Highs for Gasoline and Diesel in Moldova

An infographic details record high prices for gasoline and diesel in Moldova, explaining how fuel prices are formed in the country.

NewsMaker: NM Espresso: Moldova to Cut Up to 30% of Civil Servants for Savings; Heating…

A 'preventive' state of emergency is being implemented in Moldova, with official Tofan vowing to cut up to 30% of civil servants, while heating prices are expected to nearly double.

TV8: Moldova Faces Potential State of Emergency Due to Four Overlapping Winter Risks

A report discusses the necessity of a state of emergency in Moldova, with official Tofan identifying four potential overlapping risks for the upcoming winter.

NewsMaker: Moldova Faces Electricity Shortage Again; Energocom Urges Conservation

Moldova is experiencing another deficit in electricity supply, prompting Energocom to call for energy conservation measures.

TV8: Minimum Heating Compensation May Remain at 500 Lei, Labor Minister Clarifies

The Minister of Labor provides clarifications regarding the minimum heating compensation, suggesting it might remain at 500 lei.

Judge Angela Vasilenco of the Chișinău Court is scheduled for a vetting hearing on Thursday as part of ongoing scrutiny into corruption cases. Separately, the court case regarding the concession of the Chisinau airport is reportedly nearing its conclusion, with former airport heads facing potential 7-year prison sentences and a verdict expected in November.

Ziarul de Gardă: Vetting: Judge Angela Vasilenco to be heard Thursday

Judge Angela Vasilenco from the Chișinău Court will be heard on Thursday, September 24, as part of the vetting process, announced the Vetting Commission. Her hearing is related to her work in specialized chambers examining corruption cases.

NewsMaker: 'State Damage is Fiction': Court Case on Chisinau Airport Concession Nears…

The court case concerning the concession of the Chisinau airport is approaching its conclusion, with a statement asserting that 'state damage is fiction'.

NewsMaker: Ex-Chisinau Airport Heads Face 7 Years in Prison; Verdict Due in November

The former head of Chisinau Airport, Petru Jardan, and the ex-finance director face potential 7-year prison sentences, with the verdict scheduled for November.

A delegation of Romanian Members of Parliament has arrived in Chișinău for a three-day visit. Their itinerary includes meetings with Moldovan officials and visits to two universities, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation.

NewsMaker: Romanian MPs Visit Chisinau for Three Days of Meetings and University Visits

Members of Parliament from Romania have arrived in Chisinau for a three-day visit, during which they will visit two universities and meet with officials.

Ziarul de Gardă: Romanian MPs to visit Chișinău for meetings

A group of Romanian deputies will visit Chișinău and hold meetings with officials and representatives of educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova.

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