Energy Emergency Declared, Fuel Prices Soar Amid Austerity Measures
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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.