Chisinau hosts first international authentic folklore caravan from ten countries

Chisinau is hosting the international caravan of authentic folklore from ten countries for the first time. Organized under the auspices of the World Folklore Union, this year's edition is dedicated to the memory of Spanish artist Jose Antonio Viñas, who was a promoter of folklore in his homeland.

Less customs bureaucracy: All customs decisions go digital this summer

All customs decisions will be digitized by the summer of this year. The Customs Service has already converted eight decisions into electronic format, and another ten are scheduled to be digitized by June. This announcement was made by the institution's director, Radu Vrabie, during the "Banii" show on Moldova 1.

Radu Vrabie: Digitalization will reduce perceived corruption in the customs system

The Customs Service has outlined several measures to combat corruption, including reducing direct interaction between customs officials and economic agents, expanding digital services, and implementing body camera use. This was shared by Radu Vrabie, the director of the institution, during the "Banii" show on Moldova 1.

“EuroQuiz” contest: 41 teams tested their EU knowledge, highlighting teamwork and excitement

On May 8, forty-one teams from across the country participated in the "EuroQuiz" competition, with the chance to win a trip to Brussels. The participants tested their knowledge of the European Union, covering topics such as history, geography, European institutions, culture, art, literature, gastronomy, and the languages spoken in Europe. The competition also included questions related to the European integration of the Republic of Moldova.

President of Cyprus makes first bilateral visit to the Republic of Moldova

On Europe Day, May 9, President Maia Sandu will host the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in Chisinau. He will pay an official visit to our country at the invitation of the head of state.

Popșoi: Moldova is optimistic about soon opening EU accession negotiations

The Republic of Moldova is hopeful that it will soon begin political accession negotiations with the European Union (EU). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi expressed this optimism during an interview on the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova. He emphasized the importance of making this optimism credible and taking advantage of the current "window of opportunity."

Over 60 foreign delegations expected in Chisinau. Popșoi: Moldova will highlight progress over the past six months.

The main topics on the agenda for the ministerial session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (CMCE), which will be held on May 14-15 in Chisinau, will include human rights, child protection, efforts to combat violence against women, regional security, and the fight against disinformation.

Handwoven Moldovan carpets at the Venice Art Biennale

Moldova joins the Venice Art Biennale for the first time. The country’s pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition features “On the Thousand and Second Night” by Pavel Brăila. The exhibition runs through November 22.

Nearly 500,000 passengers flew from Chișinău International Airport in April. Berlin, Paris, and Prague led the destinations list

Nearly 484,000 passengers travelled on flights operated from Chișinău International Airport in April. The figure marks a 24.6% increase, or 95,600 more passengers, compared with the same period last year.

The Nistru reaches record-low flow; ecologists warn of drought and low rainfall impacts

The Nistru River is experiencing its lowest flow in the last 30 years, significantly impacting biodiversity, disrupting the aquatic ecosystem's balance, and reducing the river's natural ability to purify itself. Ecologist Ilia Trombitchi suggests that one effective solution to help address the effects of hydrological drought is to expand forested areas.

EU may increase military support for Moldova. Expert: “We are vulnerable at this stage”

In light of regional vulnerabilities, the European Union (EU) is increasing its support for the Republic of Moldova in terms of security and defense. The current geopolitical situation compels Chisinau to strengthen its security framework and expedite the reforms needed for European integration, according to international relations expert Grigore Guzun.

EU accession could happen before the Transnistrian conflict is resolved: Kaja Kallas’ message in Chisinau

The Republic of Moldova may join the European Union before resolving the Transnistrian conflict. According to Alexandru Codreanu, the head of the Directorate for Cooperation with the European Union at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former ambassador of Moldova to the Czech Republic, European integration and the country's reintegration are two parallel processes.