Moldovan siblings build a modern sea buckthorn farm
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6 December 2025 16:30
After several years spent abroad, Silvia and Victor Stoica chose to return home and build a future in agriculture.
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A serious, yet fortunately non-fatal, incident occurred last night in the area of the Lopatnic Border Police Sector in northern Moldova.
10:30
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to target $100 billion in India-Russia trade exchanges by 2030.
9:40
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, recently hosted the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup Group Draw.
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8:10
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Marriage numbers are plunging while the high divorce rate remains an alarming constant.
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Prosecutors are seeking a 13-year prison sentence for Dmitry Constantinov, the former President of the Gagauzia People's Assembly. He is currently on trial for abuse of power and embezzlement charges.
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The Republic of Moldova EU accession process is currently at a favorable juncture, and the current pace of reforms is set to make the country's European integration trajectory irreversible within the next four years, according to Siegfried Mureșan, President of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Republic of Moldova.
16:50
The Parliamentary Association Committee Republic of Moldova – European Union (PAC RM–EU) urged the European Union to open Moldova EU accession negotiations on three clusters by the end of this year.
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The Republic of Moldova must manage its relations with the Russian Federation "with firmness, but also prudence," states Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.
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Republica Moldova își reafirmă sprijinul necondiționat pentru Ucraina și întreprinde eforturi pentru a fortifica propria reziliență, cu sprijinul partenerilor strategici. Mesajele au fost transmise la Washington, de viceprim-ministrul Mihai Popșoi, ministru al Afacerilor Externe, și președintele Parlamentului, Igor Grosu.
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The Trump administration is slashing the validity period for work permits granted to numerous categories of immigrants.
13:50
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12:10
The UK government is prepared to transfer frozen Russian assets valued at eight billion pounds (approximately €9.1 billion) to Ukraine, according to The Times, citing a Cabinet source.
11:30
Moldova's economy is showing the first clear signs of macroeconomic recovery, according to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who estimates an economic growth of about 2% for this year.
10:40
Moldovan citizens who are in, transiting through, or intending to travel to Greece are warned that the ongoing Greek farmers protest could cause significant disruption to road traffic in the coming days.
10:00
The Government has approved the public sector salaries budget for the next year. This has prompted teachers, educators, and civil servants in public order and state security to demand significantly higher wages.
9:10
The European Union is set to tighten EU pet trade rules concerning the commerce of puppies and kittens, introducing compulsory microchipping and restricting the breeding of unhealthy dog breeds and brachycephalic breeds.
8:30
Moldova's Government prepares major e-commerce changes by adjusting the customs regime for parcels ordered from international platforms like Temu and AliExpress.
7:40
A heated dispute over the Draft Moldova State Budget Law for 2026, approved by the Government on December 4, took place between Deputy Larisa Novac of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and Deputy Adrian Lebedinschi of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) during the "ÎN CONTEXT" show on Moldova 1.
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21:30
From February to December 2025, the state provided compensations for electricity consumption. However, these payments will cease in 2026. Authorities stated that this measure was temporary and funded by a support package from the European Union.
20:30
CNAM director: 385 million lei deficit of medical insurance funds will not affect patients # Moldova1
The projected deficit of over 385 million lei in the mandatory health insurance funds (AOAM) for 2026 will not affect patients, hospitals, or drug suppliers. Ion Dodon, the Director of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), assures that the situation is manageable and poses no risk to the healthcare system.
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Journalist Alina Kühnel, on Moldova 1 TV: Putin’s territorial claims, key factor in the stagnation of negotiations # Moldova1
Peace negotiations in Ukraine are at a standstill, largely due to Vladimir Putin's refusal to relinquish territorial claims, according to Deutsche Welle journalist Alina Kühnel. In an interview with Moldova 1 TV, she explained that while Europe is attempting to maintain strategic balance by providing military support to Ukraine, the United States is indicating a partial withdrawal, as Russia shows no signs of making concessions.
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A modern mobile scanner was deployed at the Tudora Customs Post. This investment, supported by the US and the Government of Moldova, aims to enhance border security and combat illicit trafficking.
18:50
RECORD: ANOFM supports over 20,000 jobseekers, with 140 returnees reintegrated into the labor market # Moldova1
Over twenty thousand individuals from the Republic of Moldova secured employment this year with the assistance of the National Employment Agency (ANEF). Among them, over six thousand were previously unemployed, and 142 were citizens returning from abroad.
17:50
Helping children overcome language barriers. Romanian language programme for students in the diaspora # Moldova1
Children from the diaspora who return to the Republic of Moldova, as well as foreign nationals who live in the country, may soon receive extra support to adapt more easily to the education system. The Ministry of Education and Research proposes a special Romanian language programme for these students.
15:10
Lilia Balan, a 48-year-old woman from the Anenii Noi district, has welcomed her 14th child, a perfectly healthy baby girl. She gave birth at the Maternity Hospital of the "Gheorghe Paladi" Municipal Clinical Hospital in Chisinau. The newborn was delivered on Wednesday, December 3, through a complex cesarean section, which proceeded without complications.
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Firecrackers and firecracker batteries are completely banned in the Republic of Moldova. Fireworks can only be used under strict regulations, which include a prohibition on their use between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These clarifications were announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, following the Government meeting on Thursday, December 4.
14:10
CSP dismisses prosecutor accused of student harassment: “Human dignity must be respected” # Moldova1
Prosecutor Igor Buliga, from the Râșcani Office of the Chisinau City Prosecutor's Office, was dismissed from his position by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) on December 4. This decision followed the initiation of a disciplinary procedure in response to allegations of sexual harassment involving a student.
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Iulian Groza before the European integration forum: “For Moldova, EU accession is not an option but an existential necessity” # Moldova1
The Republic of Moldova is gearing up for the 11th edition of the European Integration Forum, an event crucial to the country's journey toward European integration. The theme of the forum is wide-ranging, with high expectations, covering topics from the negotiation of accession chapters to the alignment of society and the business environment with EU standards. Experts describe joining the European Union (EU) as "an existential choice" for the Republic of Moldova.
13:40
Rutte issues warning post-NATO meeting: “Moldovan airspace violations by Russia are unacceptable” # Moldova1
NATO is carefully monitoring the security situation in the Republic of Moldova due to repeated violations of its airspace by Russian drones. The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte, described this behavior as "irresponsible and unacceptable." On December 4, Rutte emphasized that NATO, along with the Republic of Moldova and neighboring allied states, particularly Romania, are working "closely" together to address the growing risks to the civilian population.
13:30
Two men, aged 37 and 44, originally from Ukraine and the Transnistrian region, would install hidden surveillance cameras in advance to monitor homeowners' movements. When the owners were not at home, they would enter the houses and steal valuables.
11:30
Major upgrade for Bălți Transfusion Center after 5 decades: “Working conditions are no longer sustainable # Moldova1
The National Blood Transfusion Center in Balti, which was built 55 years ago and has never been renovated, is set to undergo rehabilitation. This renovation will be carried out through the Initiative for the Development of Sustainable Public Infrastructure through Energy Efficiency Renovations (INSPIREE) Project. Annually, the center manages over 18,000 blood donations and meets the needs of 14 districts in northern Moldova.
11:10
Farmers in the Republic of Moldova now have the opportunity to combine crop cultivation with renewable energy production. The Ministry of Energy has released the first guide focused on agrivoltaic systems in the country, titled "Cultivating the sun and the earth: unlocking the double potential of Moldova." This guide explains how to install solar panels directly on agricultural land without altering its designated use.
11:00
Laurentiu Pleșca: Chisinau risks losing control over the Transnistrian file in the Russia - US negotiations # Moldova1
In discussions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine, the interests of smaller states may be overlooked amidst the maneuvering of major powers. As a result, Chișinău risks jeopardizing its strategic position concerning the Transnistrian issue. Political analyst Laurențiu Pleșca emphasized on the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1 TV that the Republic of Moldova must stay vigilant and engage in active diplomacy during negotiations about the future of European security.
10:40
Million-dollar smuggling: 14 cars stolen from France, discovered in the Republic of Moldova # Moldova1
Fourteen cars, worth a total of four million lei and believed to have been stolen from France, were discovered in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officials announced the dismantling of a group involved in car smuggling after conducting 15 searches in Edineț, Anenii Noi, and Ialoveni. Six suspects, aged between 35 and 50, were targeted in this operation.
9:40
Authorities conduct more than fifty searches on Thursday, 4 December, across the entire Republic of Moldova under a criminal case opened to investigate preparations for destabilization and mass disorder. The General Police Inspectorate reports that the case also covers travel and training in Serbia in the summer and autumn of this year by suspects who allegedly trained to plan destabilizing actions in the Republic of Moldova.
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Businesses in the Republic of Moldova can attract more investment and create new jobs by establishing economic clusters modeled after successful European examples. To date, 20 clusters have been formed in the Republic of Moldova, with several more currently in development.
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Moldova1 TV campaign | SAVE THE DILAPIDATED MANORS: Entrepreneur from Chisinau aims to restore the Boyar Mansion in Gura Bâcului # Moldova1
The Janovski manor house, one of the oldest boyar estates in the Republic of Moldova, is located in the village of Gura Bâcului, in the Anenii Noi district. After decades of neglect, the manor could soon be revitalized. The property is now privately owned, having been acquired by an entrepreneur from Chisinau who plans to fully restore it. The investment involved is several million lei; however, the restoration process must navigate a complex bureaucratic landscape. This is due to the manor house being listed in the register of state-protected monuments. The estate gained additional fame as a filming location for several scenes from the well-known movie "The Fiddlers," directed by Emil Loteanu.
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