Bookfest Chișinău 2023: Largest International Book Fair in Moldova returns

The sixth edition of Bookfest Chișinău, the largest international book fair in Moldova, will take place from August 30 to September 3, 2023. The fair is supported by the Romanian government's Department for Relations with Moldova (DRRM).

Russia intensifies missile strikes on Ukraine, killing at least three

Russian missiles killed at least two people and injured five others in a strike on a vegetable oil factory in the central Ukrainian region of Poltava on Monday, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukrainian president says victory will help Moldova, Georgia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Radio Svoboda that he believes Ukraine's victory in the war with Russia will lead to the restoration of the territorial integrity of Moldova and Georgia, as well as democratic changes in Belarus.

Comrat marks Independence Day with a variety of events

Comrat, the capital of the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova, celebrated Independence Day on Sunday with a cycling race, concerts, and other events.

Moldova leaders meet with citizens on Independence Day

On Independence Day, the head of the Moldovan legislature and the cabinet of ministers met with citizens in a square behind the government building. The meeting was an opportunity for citizens to voice their concerns and for the government to hear from the people they serve.

Pope Francis condemns misinformation as 'first sin of journalism'

Pope Francis on Saturday condemned "misinformation" and fake news, which he said are "the first sin of journalism" in an attempt to influence public opinion.

Prigozhin, Russian mercenary leader, confirmed dead in plane crash

The death of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has been confirmed by the Russian Investigative Committee, according to AFP.

Romania requests EU to extend Ukraine grain import restrictions

Romania has requested that the European Commission extend restrictions on imports of grains from Ukraine until the end of this year, add two new products to the list (oil and honey), and provide 30 euros per ton support for Romanian farmers exporting grains, reported by Hotnews.ro.

3 US Marines killed, 20 injured in Osprey crash in Australia

Three US Marines were killed and 20 others were injured in a crash of an Osprey aircraft in Australia on Sunday, according to BBC News. The MV-22B Osprey crashed while en route to Tiwi Island, north of Darwin. Five other Marines are in critical condition.

Sergiu Gurău, an entrepreneur featured in Moldova 1's "The Country is Us" project

Sergiu Gurău is a social entrepreneur in Moldova. He has been working in this field for over 10 years. He founded the first social catering enterprise in Moldova, which currently provides daily hot lunches for 150 elderly people in the villages of Răzeni and Cigirleni.

Dorin Recean: Independence means building our own future

Today, Moldova's prime minister, Dorin Recean, praised the country's hardworking people on Independence Day, saying that their efforts are building a stronger and more prosperous Moldova.

President Maia Sandu delivers message of pride and hope on Independence Day

Moldova celebrates its 32nd Independence Day, with President Maia Sandu delivering a message of pride and hope.