The Romanian company Transgaz will invest 26.4 million euros in a new project to increase natural gas transmission capacity to Moldova.
Moldova’s economy grew by 0.14 percentage points.
By the end of the day on July 22, 2026, the price of natural gas on the European Stock Exchange reached 61.80 euros/MWh, which is 2.17 euros/MWh higher than the previous day, when the price stood at 59.63 euros/MWh.
Termoelectrica acknowledged that the water in Chisinau’s rivers had temporarily turned green due to repair and testing work on the heating networks carried out in the Ryshkanovka sector.
Bitcoin edged lower on Wednesday, stabilizing near a five-week high after rebounding from recent losses, while attention shifted to discussions among U.S. lawmakers regarding a key regulatory bill, as well as ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of launching a military operation in Mali against the terrorist group JNIM, also known as “Al-Qaeda in the Sahel.”
The Republic of Moldova wishes to retain 17 of the 140 international treaties concluded through the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Although official data indicate relatively small volumes, a UNDP-funded study estimates that approximately 35,000 metric tons of textile waste are generated in the country each year. Most of it ends up in landfills, where it takes up space and, over time, leaches substances into the soil that result from the processing and dyeing of the materials.
The National Road Administration (AND) has announced a tender for the construction of more than 5.2 kilometers of sidewalks in seven localities in Moldova. The estimated cost of the project is 9.57 million lei, excluding VAT, which translates to an average cost of approximately 1,840 lei per linear meter of sidewalk.
Hungary refused to approve the results of the review of Clusters 2 and 3, concerning Moldova and Ukraine, at a meeting of the EU Council’s Working Group on Enlargement (COELA).
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has published for public comment a draft decision on the review and approval of regulated prices for the supply of natural gas by Energocom to certain categories of end users as part of its public service obligation.
Romania risks facing a serious crisis in the fuel market after Kazakhstan—which accounts for 63% of its imports—suspended oil shipments, according to Romanian economist Adrian Negrescu.
The price of natural gas traded on the European Stock Exchange continues to rise. Over the past 24 hours, it reached 59.84 EUR/MWh, which is 1.25 EUR/MWh higher than the previous day, when it stood at 58.30 EUR/MWh.
Apple will begin renting out iPhones and other popular devices.
Energocom, Moldova’s state-owned company and primary gas supplier, has launched a series of auctions to procure natural gas for the upcoming gas year, running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), in conjunction with prosecutors from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (PA), are conducting approximately 30 searches today in connection with a case involving abuse of official position and the fraudulent acquisition of funds from external sources. The actions are directed against a number of economic entities and government officials.
For the first two years, the rates will remain at zero; after that, they will be raised to 100%, and then to 200%.
The new British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has announced the elimination of VAT on electricity for households. Starting October 1, the rate will drop from the current 5% to zero. According to government estimates, this will save families at least 45 pounds (about 1,060 Moldovan lei) per year.
The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published an official list of countries around the world—including African nations—whose citizens will be eligible for visa-free entry in 2026.
The Republic of Moldova’s passport ranks 45th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting access to 120 countries without a prior visa or with a visa on arrival.
