{"id":119062,"date":"2026-08-04T16:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disinfo.md\/breaking-news-darkness-in-moldova-why-the-whole-country-risks-being-without-light-tuesday-evening\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T18:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:48:52","slug":"breaking-news-darkness-in-moldova-why-the-whole-country-risks-being-without-light-tuesday-evening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disinfo.md\/en\/breaking-news-darkness-in-moldova-why-the-whole-country-risks-being-without-light-tuesday-evening\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS Darkness in Moldova! 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Tonight, each of us can contribute by voluntarily reducing energy consumption, between 21:00 and 23:00,&#8221; announced the Government.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Citizens are advised to turn off the lights, disconnect the electrical appliances they are not using, postpone the use of washing machines, dryers, ovens, avoid using air conditioning and elevators.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The population is advised to prepare for possible temporary power outages, to keep mobile phones charged, and to have alternative sources of lighting.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The authorities assure that hospitals, emergency services, and critical infrastructure will operate normally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the evening of August 4, between the hours of 21:00 and 23:00, the power system of the Republic of Moldova will face an electricity deficit. 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