Infrastructure

The Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau recommended that the Civil Aviation Authority review the legislation governing the operation of ultralight aircraft (ULM) and initiate a review if necessary. The objective is to clearly define the conditions for the issuance and renewal of airworthiness certificates for aircraft involved in accidents or serious incidents resulting in structural damage.

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 introduction of advanced technologies that will radically change the experience of road users is at the heart of the National Strategy for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

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.

Bureau 1440, a private Russian aerospace company, made the first batch launch of 16 spacecraft on March 23 evening. This is the first step towards the creation of the company’s low-orbit constellation to provide communications with global coverage – analogous to Russia’s Starlink.

Kazakhstan may become the first Central Asian country to join the board of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Senate ratified amendments to the Chicago Convention, which provides for the expansion of the organization’s council.

It is proposed to strengthen the role of the Ministry of Finance in assessing the fiscal impact of public-private partnership (PPP) projects. The ministry will approve a document justifying the financial obligations of the parties and assessing their impact on the budget.

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.

Team Europe’s initiative “Sustainable Agrifood Systems” announced a competition for funding of associations of agricultural producers in Moldova. The total budget of the grant line is 250 thousand euros, the maximum grant size is 50 thousand euros. Five groups of farmers will receive funding. The deadline for submission of applications is April 6, 2026.

Increase in tariffs for road transportation services is becoming a key factor in trade in agricultural products. The increase in diesel and gasoline prices by an average of 30% over the last two weeks has almost led to a situation where the sale of agricultural commodities becomes unprofitable due to high transportation costs.

Germany is ready to allocate Moldova 12.9 million euros in the form of a grant for four priority projects. The Moldovan parliament’s foreign policy commission has approved the start of negotiations on a relevant intergovernmental agreement.

Two earthquakes were recorded in Romania early this morning, a few minutes apart. They were recognized by experts as weak and did not cause any damage.

EU enlargement is a strategic investment in security, and the integration of Ukraine and Moldova directly contributes to regional stability and the development of energy, transportation and digital infrastructure. This was stated by Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, at the Conference on Security in the Black Sea Region organized in Chisinau under the auspices of the Crimean Platform.

To limit the harmful impact of substances with signs of petroleum products found in the Byk River, specialists of the Environmental Protection Inspectorate installed protective sorption barriers using special materials for their neutralization.

Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) airplanes and helicopters will be officially authorized in Moldova. Certification and permits will be introduced for them, pilots will have to undergo updated training and licensing, including emergency helicopter flights.

Millwall Football Club, playing in the second division of the English Championship, has agreed with the Borough Council of Lewisham (London) to enter into a 999-year lease agreement for The Den stadium and the surrounding area, according to Logos Press.

The state enterprise Poșta Moldovei continues to modernize its infrastructure. The company purchased 10 new Fiat Doblo Maxi 2025 vehicles.

The pollution of the Dniester became another test of Moldova’s crisis preparedness – and showed that there are more vulnerabilities than answers.