● TUESDAY, October 31
National financial education campaign launched in Moldova
About two thirds of the respondents of a financial education survey carried out in Moldova said that they have “average” financial knowledge. 19.4% said they have a low level of financial education, while 12.9% said their level is above average. The results of the sociological survey conducted with the support of USAID are an important basis for working out the financial education strategy and for the financial education campaign launched today, said the governor of the National Bank of Moldova Octavian Armașu.
Gagauzia governor promises gas rate to drop to 10 lei
People in Gagauzia will pay a preferential rate of 10 lei for a cubic meter of natural gas, promised the governor Yevgeniya Gutsul.
She also said that negotiations are continuing to “help” Taraclia and Orhei districts, and within two weeks an agreement could be reached in this regard.
● WEDNESDAY, November 1
Moldovagaz in November to pay US$830 per 1,000 cubic meters of Russian gas
The Russian gas in November will be bought for US$830.42 per 1,000 cubic meters of gas, Moldovagaz CEO Vadim Ceban has informed.
Agreement on temporary employment of Moldovans in particular sector in Israel extended
The agreement on the temporary employment of workers from the Republic of Moldova in particular sectors in Israel will be extended by five years, up to January 5, 2029.
Moldovan business entities invited to take part in Chinese IT sector exhibition
The Moldova-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry stages an economic mission to the Global Digital Trade Expo that will take place in China’s Hangzhou during November 23-27. The exhibition centers on the IT industry, primarily digital trade. Moldovan business entities can gain access to the Chinese market of technological products and can familiarize themselves with leading ITC companies that create video games and cybersecurity systems.
● THURSDAY, November 2
Former patentees complain about surprise inspections contrary to authorities’ promises
Contrary to the promises that they will be subject only to consultative inspections during the first three years of work, patent holders who complied with the amendments and passed to another form of activity face unplanned inspections and are liable to fines. The reform of the entrepreneur’s patent is a reform done with the “cudgel”. Through intimidation, the patentees are forced to switch over to independent activity with a cash register, complained Eleonora Țurcanu-Herghelegiu.
Minister of energy: Contract published by Bashkan is false and cannot be implemented
Minister of Energy Victor Parlicov said the contract for the supply of gas at the price of 10 lei which was published by the Bashkan of Gagauzia is false and cannot be implemented.
“Evidently, we are in an election campaign and they make particular promises before the elections. All this fuss around the gas is rather a media, communication effort than a real effort to supply gas. Those who really deal with the supply of gas do not work like this, do not issue press releases and do not publish contracts. They simply deal with the supply of gas,” the minister told a news conference.
Traders disapprove of shortcomings in process of annulling patent
Former patent holders disapprove of the shortcomings existing in the process of annulling the patent for trading activities. The sales slip the traders need to issue in accordance with the new rules contains personal data and the traders can become the target of offenders this way, said Eleonora Țurcanu-Herghelegiu, a former patentee.
● FRIDAY, November 3
Energocom to sell gas to Moldovagaz at $605
The state company Energocom will sell gas to Moldovagaz at $605 per 1000 cubic meters for October through December.
