Deputy Prime Minister Bolea in Bucharest: ‘We come to the EU as a partner, not just as a beneficiary’
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22 November 2025 17:30
Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea spoke in Bucharest about the steps the Republic of Moldova is taking to move closer to the European Union. "Our path towards the EU is a conscious and irreversible choice, based on the aspiration to contribute to the stability, democracy and prosperity of the region we are part of", the deputy prime minister declared at the "Cohesion 2027+" conference in Bucharest.
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The "Nicolai Tretiacov" Theoretical Lyceum in Comrat has successfully implemented a system for collecting voluntary payments from parents through the MPay electronic system. Since the beginning of this school year, over 270,000 lei have been collected in a fast and transparent manner. A portion of these funds was used to purchase vests featuring the lyceum emblem for all students.
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Occupational accidents remain a significant issue in the Republic of Moldova. In the first nine months of 2025, there were 515 reported incidents, resulting in the deaths of 56 individuals while performing their duties. Most of these tragedies occurred in sectors such as construction, transportation, agriculture, and trade, where intense physical work and failure to adhere to safety regulations heighten the risks.
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The Center of Excellence in Economics and Finance marked its 80th anniversary of continuous service in economic education in the Republic of Moldova. Graduates, teachers, and students expressed their gratitude for the strong foundations established at the center. The celebration concluded with a themed concert.
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Cahul sees growing demand for spa therapies, especially among post-COVID patients and children # Moldova1
Balneo-sanatoria treatments and saline therapy are increasingly popular in the Republic of Moldova due to their beneficial effects on the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems and overall health. At the sanatorium in Cahul, where mineral water with unique properties is the primary therapeutic factor, patients receive treatment for a wide range of ailments. The saline therapy facility, inaugurated in 2016, attracts both adults and children and offers procedures that alleviate inflammation, chronic bronchitis, and post-COVID complications.
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The mayor of Tudora village in the Ștefan Vodă district, Veronica Mocan, is a farmer by profession and a mother of eight children. She emphasizes that maintaining a balance between family and public responsibilities requires years of discipline, hard work, and values instilled in her children from an early age. The most important lesson she imparts is the significance of "being human."
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Cahul sees growing demand for saline and spa therapies, especially among post-COVID patients and children # Moldova1
Balneo-sanatoria treatments and saline therapy are increasingly popular in the Republic of Moldova due to their beneficial effects on the respiratory and musculoskeletal systems and overall health. At the sanatorium in Cahul, where mineral water with unique properties is the primary therapeutic factor, patients receive treatment for a wide range of ailments. The saline therapy facility, inaugurated in 2016, attracts both adults and children and offers procedures that alleviate inflammation, chronic bronchitis, and post-COVID complications.
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Deputy Prime Minister Bolea in Bucharest: ‘We come to the EU as a partner, not just as a beneficiary’ # Moldova1
Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea spoke in Bucharest about the steps the Republic of Moldova is taking to move closer to the European Union. "Our path towards the EU is a conscious and irreversible choice, based on the aspiration to contribute to the stability, democracy and prosperity of the region we are part of", the deputy prime minister declared at the "Cohesion 2027+" conference in Bucharest.
16:30
Ukraine commemorates Holodomor victims. Ambassador Paun Rokhovei in Avdarma: ‘If you know your nation’s history, you have a future’ # Moldova1
Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor and other famines deliberately created by the Soviet regime on Saturday. The Embassy of Ukraine in Chisinau, in partnership with the Avdarma Village Museum, the Association of Gagauz Societies in Ukraine, the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Moldova, Viacheslav Dragnev, and the Holodomor Museum, organized a commemorative event in the south of the Republic of Moldova. The Embassy of Ukraine encourages a moment of silence at 4:00 p.m.
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Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor. Ambassador Paun Rokhovei in Avdarma: ‘If you know your nation’s history, you have a future’ # Moldova1
Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor and other famines deliberately created by the Soviet regime on Saturday. The Embassy of Ukraine in Chisinau, in partnership with the Avdarma Village Museum, the Association of Gagauz Societies in Ukraine, the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Moldova, Viacheslav Dragnev, and the Holodomor Museum, organized a commemorative event in the south of the Republic of Moldova. The Embassy of Ukraine encourages a moment of silence at 4:00 p.m.
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The Republic of Moldova is entering a crucial phase of financial modernization as it moves closer to the structure of an integrated European market. This was announced by Anca Dragu, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (BNM), at the Conference on European Economic Integration (CEEI 2025) in Vienna. The event, organized by the Austrian National Bank, brought together representatives from central banks, international financial institutions, as well as experts and investors from Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.
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Three individuals detained in Chisinau in connection with the ammunition truck found at the Albita customs were brought before a judge on Saturday. Prosecutors are seeking their arrest for 30 days. Of the three suspects, only the director of the transport company involved in the case spoke to the press while being escorted into the courtroom. He denied any involvement and insisted that he was unaware of the cargo.
11:30
As many as 122,000 people left their homes in Ukraine in 2025 alone, and the total number of displaced people and refugees since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Russian troops in 2022 has reached almost 10 million. These data were presented by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), DW reports.
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PSRM councilors refused a moment of silence for Ilie Ilașcu: ‘Everyone has their own opinion’ # Moldova1
The five municipal councillors of the Socialist Party (PSRM), present at the November 21 meeting of the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC), did not stand up to observe a minute of silence in memory of "the hero of the nation and martyr Ilie Ilascu".
10:00
More and more adults from various fields are benefiting from the National Program for Learning the Romanian Language. This year, the number of students reached 8,200. For them, this represents an opportunity to integrate into society and overcome communication barriers.
10:00
More and more children in the Republic of Moldova eat in front of the TV or on their phones, a habit that affects their perception of taste, hunger cues, and the amount of food they consume. Nutritionist Luminița Suveică warns that this behavior increases the risk of obesity and other health problems, but says that parents can correct the situation through simple mealtime rules at home
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Nicanor Ciochină, the former mayor of Boldurești commune, attended a court hearing on Friday after receiving warnings from magistrates regarding his unexcused absences. Accompanied by two lawyers, Ciochină requested a new expert examination, asserting his innocence in the accident that resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy last year. For nearly two years, the victim's mother has been seeking justice.
20:40
Any change in the security situation in Ukraine would directly affect the Republic of Moldova, including border control and developments on the left bank of the Nistru. These issues were discussed by Chisinau security expert Artur Leșcu on Radio Moldova, in light of the US-Russia plan for peace in Ukraine.
20:30
Prosecutor General's Office: Hearing on the extradition of Veaceslav Platon postponed # Moldova1
The Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Moldova announced that the hearing on the extradition of Veaceslav Platon from the United Kingdom has been postponed to May 11-15, 2026. This decision follows a request from his defense team, according to a response provided to Moldova 1 TV.
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Detained Moldovan driver was just an employee and unaware of the truck’s contents, lawyer # Moldova1
The driver from the Republic of Moldova, detained at the entrance to Romania with a container full of weapons, claims through his lawyer that he did not know what he was transporting. The defense attorney states that the man is just a simple employee of a transport company and that the preventive arrest measure was ordered for further investigations.
17:10
The proposals by Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban to appoint Olesa Psenițchi and Victor Prureanu as deputy mayors did not receive the required votes at the Chisinau Municipal Council meeting on November 21.
16:40
Transplant Beneficiaries Association calls for a single electronic file and patient advocates in every hospital # Moldova1
Iulia Iațco, president of the Transplant Beneficiaries Association, states that one of the major challenges faced by patients awaiting transplants in the Republic of Moldova is the shortage of patient advocates and immunosuppressive drugs. She believes that establishing a patient council in each hospital and creating a unified electronic file would simplify access to treatment and enhance the relationship between patients and the medical system.
16:00
Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban could have two new deputy mayors. These are Olesea Psenițchi and Victor Prureanu.
15:40
Maia Sandu: Moldova’s Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe will support “a just peace” in Ukraine # Moldova1
The Presidency of the Republic of Moldova in the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE) has adopted the motto "For a Europe of peace and resilience." This presidency will prioritize promoting peace, supporting mechanisms for achieving "a just peace" in Ukraine, and strengthening democratic resilience across the continent.
14:00
Educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova that wish to implement multilingual education programs involving teaching subjects in different languages are encouraged to submit their applications to the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) by December 5th.
14:00
Swine fever detected in Zloti; surveillance zone set up around six localities in Ialoveni # Moldova1
The food safety authorities have set up a surveillance zone within a 10 km radius of six localities in Ialoveni district. This action follows confirmation of African swine fever in wild boars found in the forest near the village of Zloti, in the Cimișlia district.
13:00
Another person was detained in the case of the truck with weapons discovered at the Moldovan-Romanian customs. All three suspects under investigation are from the Transnistrian region, announced the chairperson of the Parliament's Committee for National Security, Defense and Public Order, Lilian Carp. According to DICOT Romania, the driver, a Moldovan citizen, is detained and a 30-day arrest has been requested.
12:10
Expert: Trump’s plan implies Kyiv’s capitulation and gives Moscow new leverage in Eastern Europe, including Moldova # Moldova1
The "Peace Plan" for the war in Ukraine, which has been secretly developed by the United States and Russia, requires Ukraine to make territorial concessions and accept military limitations. This plan could have significant repercussions for the security and stability of the entire Eastern European region, including the Republic of Moldova. Romanian political scientist Cătălin Gabriel Done expressed concerns on the show ÎN CONTEXT on Moldova 1 TV, stating that the initiative would involve "political and military capitulation" and could lead to a change in the current leadership in Kyiv.
11:50
Ukraine observes a memorial day on the fourth Saturday of November to honor the victims of the Holodomor, which translates from Ukrainian as "murder by starvation." This term refers to the famine that occurred in Soviet Ukraine between 1932 and 1933. The Embassy of Ukraine in Chisinau invites everyone to light candles and observe a moment of silence in memory of the millions of lives lost.
11:40
They sought refuge in Chisinau, and although they attend schools in the capital, they have not abandoned their studies in Ukraine. About 120 children of Ukrainian refugees continue their studies online while simultaneously attending schools in Ukraine.
11:40
Five tons of unsafe candy will no longer be sold in the Moldovan market. This batch of sweets was intercepted at the border following an inspection by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). The inspection revealed the presence of titanium dioxide in the candies, a food additive that is banned in the Republic of Moldova.
10:20
Six cars were seriously damaged in a violent accident that happened last night on Vasile Lupu str. in Chisinau. The driver who allegedly caused the incident required medical attention but refused hospitalization.
9:50
The commitment to European integration will be reaffirmed on November 25 at a conference organized by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, through the Commission for European Integration and the Office for European Integration.
9:40
Chișinău accuses Ambassador Ozerov of “cynicism” over demand for evidence of Russian drones # Moldova1
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, has taken a "cynical approach" by questioning the evidence regarding Russian drones violating the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. This statement comes from Mihai Popșoi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. According to the head of diplomacy in Chisinau, the illegal overflights of Moldovan airspace are "a fact," not merely an "assumption."
9:00
The elderly residents of Costuleni, in the Ungheni district, have a saying: "The autumn of life is a new spring," often accompanied by smiles. For many of them, this phrase rings true as they actively participate in a local project that promotes healthy, active, and dignified aging. The seniors in the village now have their own community center, where they can paint, embroider, and engage in discussions with the young people from the area. The Community Center in Costuleni is the second of 15 centers scheduled to open in the districts of Telenești, Sângerei, and Ungheni.
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20:20
The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) in Moldova has overseen the disposal of a 15-tonne consignment of fresh dill and parsley immediately following its importation.
19:40
A truck carrying military components was stopped at the Albița border crossing on the Moldova-Romania border overnight.
18:50
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi received his African Player of the Year award at a prestigious ceremony in Rabat, the capital of his home country.
18:10
Russia's Ambassador to Chișinău, Oleg Ozerov, was summoned to the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on 20 November, following reports that a new drone had illegally entered Moldovan airspace on the night of 19 November.
17:20
Neymar Júnior experienced both success and failure in a crucial Brazilian Serie A fixture for FC Santos.
16:40
Food supplements were illegally imported into the Republic of Moldova and sold domestically without state authorisation, police say.
15:50
Moldova Vetting Commission: Prosecutor general's file prioritized in integrity assessment # Moldova1
The file concerning Moldova’s Prosecutor General will be given priority during the external assessment of prosecutors’ ethical and financial integrity, according to Vetting Commission President Christopher Lehmann.
15:10
Two Moldovan nationals have been arrested, suspected of operating an organised crime network to facilitate migrant smuggling into the European Union.
14:20
Romania acts not just as a public supporter but as a "second ambassador" for the Republic of Moldova in all world chancelleries, according to Black Sea expert, Mihai Isac.
13:20
Lithuania has reopened two border crossing points with Belarus – Šalčininkai and Medininkai – permitting the resumption of road traffic between the two nations.
12:10
The administration of US President Donald Trump has reportedly proposed a comprehensive plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
11:20
The Republic of Moldova has registered notable progress in safeguarding children's rights, yet significant challenges persist, particularly regarding institutional capacity, stated Maha Damaj, UNICEF Country Representative in Moldova.
10:30
The European Union has launched a project to assist Moldova in tackling undeclared work and informal pay practices, often known locally as "envelope wages".
19 November 2025
20:10
The persistent lack of access to education for individuals with disabilities presents a significant challenge.
19:20
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chișinău is set to assume control and monitoring of the upcoming Gagauzia elections for the region’s People's Assembly.
18:30
Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, claims there is growing momentum regarding Transdniestria's rapprochement with the European Union.
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