Rabies case in Târzieni, rising bird flu risk: ANSA issues farmer guidelines

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reports a confirmed case of rabies in a dog from Târzieni, Orhei district, last week. Authorities assure that they have applied quarantine and veterinary control measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

Andrei Bivol: Only 17% of judges await vetting; process ends by year’s end

The process of evaluating the integrity of judges in the Republic of Moldova, referred to as vetting, has reached its final stage for magistrates. Andrei Bivol, the Vice President of the Judicial Evaluation Commission, mentioned on the Moldova 1 TV show "IN CONTEXT" that approximately 17% of judges in the lower courts will undergo evaluation. He also stated that all assessments of active judges are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Electoral corruption in Sângerei: two women fined 40,000 lei each

Two women from the Sângerei district were convicted of electoral corruption related to acts committed during the 2024 fall elections. They offered electoral bribes of 2,400 lei each to some supporters and will now face fines of 40,000 lei each.

Heavy rains battered Chisinau; city services respond to damage

The municipal services of the Chisinau City Hall have taken action to address the aftermath of the heavy rains that have affected the capital. According to the municipal administration, specialized teams are currently working in various sectors of the city to clean the sewage systems, remove accumulated water from the roadways, and eliminate any obstacles caused by wind and precipitation.

Village vote: how party and bloc leaders who passed the threshold fared locally

They successfully crossed the electoral threshold with the parties and electoral blocs they led during the campaign; however, not all of them received significant support from their hometowns. The only exceptions to this are the leaders of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), Igor Grosu and Dorin Recean.

Two Nobel laureates meet with Moldovan researchers and youth

A significant day for science in the Republic of Moldova occurred when two Nobel Prize laureates, Japanese physicist Hiroshi Amano and American professor James Rothman, visited the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM). During their visit, they met with researchers, professors, and young students. Hiroshi Amano, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2014 for his invention of blue light-emitting diodes, delivered a public lecture. Both scientists were appointed honorary members of the ASM and received the prestigious "Dimitrie Cantemir" medal.

Gagauzia elections crisis: Why the Moldovan autonomy faces unprecedented delay

The Gagauz Autonomy, a self-governing region in southern Moldova, faces an unprecedented electoral delay.

Moldova: Court set to confirm new parliament election results

Moldova's Constitutional Court is due next week to confirm the results of the 28 September parliamentary election and validate the mandates of the newly elected MPs.

Former Moldovan MP Marina Tauber sentenced, placed on Interpol wanted list

Former Moldovan MP Marina Tauber, who was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison, has been placed on an international wanted list.

Moldova's farm infrastructure key to EU membership bid

Improving post-harvest infrastructure is one of the priorities for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.

Moldova EU bid: Costa vows to press ahead despite rejection

European Council President António Costa will continue to work with all EU leaders to advance the Republic of Moldova’s path towards membership of the bloc, official sources in Brussels have told Moldova 1.

Moldova call-up: Fratea fulfills national team dream

Moldovan footballer Vladimir Fratea has received his first call-up to the senior national squad, fulfilling a long-held ambition after a career spanning four countries.