The Minister for Labour and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru, has announced the launch, from 2 November, of the ‘Meter Assistance’ programme for the 2026–2027 winter season. Households can register to receive energy compensation until 27 November.
The Minister for Labour and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru, and three state secretaries have been included in the new leadership of the women’s organisation of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS). The decision was taken at the 4th Congress of PAS Women.
The Republic of Moldova has the potential to become a key logistics hub in the development of transport links between Central Asia and Europe, thanks to its geographical position, its trade relations with Kazakhstan and the Giurgiulești International Free Port. The statement was made by Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Chișinău, Almat Daqibaiuly Aidarbekov.
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) have officially announced the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB).
Energocom SA has launched a public tender for the procurement of network and IT security equipment. The estimated value of the procurement is 2.4 million lei, excluding VAT.
Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu held bilateral meetings with his foreign counterparts on the development of the Vertical Gas Corridor.
The government has officially launched the large-scale investment programme ‘Building Moldova’ (Construim Moldova). Yesterday, 29 October, during a special event, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, together with key members of the Cabinet, presented a detailed plan for the implementation of 19 strategic projects with a total value of 1.9 billion euros, which will be funded under the European Union’s Economic Growth Plan for Moldova for 2025–2027.
The Russia–Africa Summit, taking place in Moscow on 28–29 October, served as a platform for discussions on expanding trade, energy projects, food supplies and industrial cooperation. Moscow is offering African countries joint infrastructure projects, technology transfer and new mechanisms for economic settlements.
Ukraine has resumed gas exports but is prepared to sell gas to Moldova only at market prices, which in Europe exceed 950–1,000 euros per thousand cubic metres.
Moldova’s Prime Minister Vasile Tofan proposed a new formula for natural gas procurement last week.
