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The Moldovan government plans to conclude a legal assistance contract to represent the state in Ukraine. The matter concerns the procedure of recognition and enforcement of the judgment of the Paris Court of Appeal (CA Paris) of January 10, 2023.
From March 30, 2026, a new phase of the voucher program for household appliances, financed by the European Union and intended for about 3000 families in the Republic of Moldova, will start.
The 400 kV Isaccea-Vulcanesti overhead power line has been fully restored after damage caused by Russian drone attacks on energy infrastructure in southern Ukraine. This was announced by the Moldovan Energy Ministry on Saturday evening.
On the last Saturday in March, Earth Hour is an annual global event in which millions of people and institutions in all countries turn off their lights for one hour to draw attention to climate change and energy conservation.
According to data provided by SA Energocom, for Friday, March 27, 2026, a significant electricity shortage is forecast for the peak hours (18:00-22:00) due to insufficient available import capacity.
The Moldovan government today approved an update of the measures applied in the context of the state of emergency in the energy sector.
The Isaccea-Vulcanesti transmission line is currently the main source of electricity supply to Moldova from the European grid via Romania. The failure of this line is almost guaranteed to lead Moldova to an energy blackout.
The Cabinet of Ministers today approved a Government Decision on the application of specific measures to manage the emergency in the energy sector, starting from March 25, 2026.
Parliament has imposed an energy emergency regime for 60 days amid damage to the key Isaccea-Vulcanesti line and the risk of electricity shortages. Seventy-two MPs voted in favor of the draft.
Moldova will cover the costs of restoring the damaged section of the Isaccea-Vulcanesti line running through Ukraine, while the technical work will be carried out by the Ukrainian side.
The Ministry of Energy has warned Moldovan residents about possible power outages on Wednesday, March 25, from 17:00 to 22:00. This was announced by Carolina Novak, State Secretary of the Ministry. These measures are part of the actions within the framework of the emergency situation in the energy sector, which is to be considered today by the Parliament.
UPDATED. The Moldovan government imposes an emergency situation in the energy sector for 60 days. For this purpose, extraordinary sessions of the Government and Parliament will be held on Tuesday, March 24.
UPDATED. As a result of attacks on energy infrastructure in southern Ukraine, the Isaccea-Vulcanesti (400 kV) overhead power line, one of the key elements of Moldova’s energy system and an important link to the European power grid, was shut down.
Resolv Energy intends to obtain financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the construction and operation of a solar panel park with a capacity of more than 1,200 MW in Arad. If the idea is realized, the park will become the largest such facility in Europe. The preliminary investment volume is estimated at 1 billion euros.
The government is analyzing three economic scenarios, including the most pessimistic one, if the global energy crisis drags on. President Maia Sandu spoke about this at a press conference.
The energy systems of the ASEAN+3 countries, a group that includes members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus China, Japan and South Korea, are under increasing strain. Climate shocks are jeopardizing infrastructure and security of supply. Rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure has caused a surge in demand for electricity. Geopolitical tensions are creating new volatility in global energy markets.
Against the backdrop of the ban by the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to buy Russian energy, traders are looking at thermal coal.
Orban, speaking to reporters after blocking a 90 billion euro loan to Kiev, said he and his government “have other tools” besides withholding the financial aid Ukraine needs.
The March 19 summit of EU heads of state was supposed to focus on competitiveness and discuss comprehensive measures that would boost EU economic growth.
Sri Lanka has introduced additional restrictions on fuel sales amid supply problems related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Now the refueling of cars depends not only on QR codes, but also on the last digit of the license plate: cars with even-numbered license plates can receive gasoline on even days, with odd-numbered license plates – on odd days.
