Moldova plans €26m water station as Dniester falls

Moldova must overhaul its capital’s aging water infrastructure immediately, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder warned, as plummeting flows along the Dniester River threaten drinking supplies for Chisinau amid an intensifying regional drought.

Moldovan labor rights awareness jumps 3.5-fold over past decade

Public recognition of labor rights in Moldova surged 3.5-fold over the last decade, with nearly 70% of citizens reporting their workplace protections are upheld, a national perception study revealed.

Moldova will host European higher education summit in 2027

Ministers of education and delegates from 47 member states will convene in Chisinau on May 27, 2027, for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the European Higher Education Area and the Global Policy Forum.

Pediatric anemia affects four in ten children worldwide

Anemia affects four in ten children worldwide, requiring clinical intervention through iron supplementation and targeted dietary adjustments in 80% of cases to prevent severe developmental harm, medical specialists warned.

Moldovan inventor patents food packaging made from fruit peel

Chisinau inventor Olga Fiodorov has patented an innovative biodegradable packaging material derived entirely from agricultural by-products, offering an eco-friendly food contact alternative to single-use plastics across the Republic of Moldova.

Chisinau adopts contactless ticketing for public transit

Chisinau municipal authorities approved a framework on Tuesday to introduce electronic ticketing across public transit, launching a €7.5 million modernization drive that will phase out over 1,100 onboard conductors.

Moldova mulls cutting 32 districts into 3 regions

A Moldovan government plan to replace the nation’s 32 districts with three administrative regions has split public opinion, sparking intense debate over public service access and bureaucratic efficiency.

EU will evaluate aiding Moldova with cold season compensation

The European Union (EU) will assess whether it can help Chișinău provide compensation during the cold season. At the same time, Brussels is prepared to support Chișinău in diversifying its supply sources—with efforts to this end already underway—so that the burden of utility bills borne by citizens is reduced in the long run. The Republic of Moldova has already signed a contract to purchase gas from the Neptun Deep field, which is set to enter production in Romania next year. Authorities are also negotiating additional contracts with the United States (USA) and Azerbaijan.

"We need to make them curious", Maria Vinițchi, music teacher

On Teachers' Day, we celebrate those who not only teach but also inspire entire generations. We can find such examples in every school. The Moldova 1 TV team visited the village of Scoreni in the Strășeni district and met Maria Vinițchi, a music teacher with a special gift: the ability to discover talent in every child.

A Moldovan doctor, Vlad Brașoveanu, made history in Romania by leading a pioneering liver transplant

A medical first in Romania: doctors at the Fundeni Clinical Institute have performed the first robotic retrieval of a liver segment from a living donor. The procedure was part of a liver transplant performed on a 50-year-old patient, and the operation was led by Professor Vlad Brașoveanu, a native of the Republic of Moldova.

Bus hit by projectile in Palanca; officer injured

A Border Police officer was injured by a projectile that landed near the Palanca-Maiaki-Udobnoe border crossing point following Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure on October 5. The projectile ricocheted off the ground and struck a passenger bus that was stationary near the barrier. No other casualties were reported.

Maia Sandu on Teachers' Day: "Schools should teach children to discern truth from manipulation"

President Maia Sandu sent a congratulatory message to teachers on the occasion of Teachers' Day, highlighting the role of education in a world shaped by the development of artificial intelligence, disinformation, and rapid changes in the labor market. The Head of State commended educators' work and dedication, noting that the teaching profession requires great patience, energy, and commitment.