35 years since the First Flower Bridge

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Flower Bridge, a significant event that occurred at the Prut border. On May 6, 1990, people crossed the Romanian-Soviet border without documents for the first time since World War II. Historians emphasize the importance of this day for both the independence of the Republic of Moldova and the adoption of the Romanian language. Additionally, they regard it as a memorable day for the reunion of the Romanian people. The "Flower Bridge" was later transformed into a stone bridge, which involved building structures across the Prut and strengthening Moldovan-Romanian relations.

Expert: Moldova's vote is becoming increasingly influential in Romania's political landscape

The presidential elections in Romania underscore a growing trend: the mobilization of Romanian citizens residing in the Republic of Moldova, who are increasingly voting for pro-European candidates. In a statement to Moldova 1, political analyst Laurențiu Pleșca noted that the vote from the Republic of Moldova is crucial in determining the outcome of presidential elections in Romania. He emphasized that the electorate understands the geopolitical significance of supporting a Romania that is part of the EU and NATO.

Fox vaccination campaign against rabies starts in Moldova

The spring campaign to vaccinate foxes against rabies is currently underway across the Republic of Moldova until May 11. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reports that special teams are distributing the vaccine baits manually.

Opinions of PAS and PSRM representatives on the results of the first round of the presidential elections in Romania

Following the first round of the presidential elections in Romania, we sought the opinions of several Moldovan Members of Parliament, including those from opposition parties, regarding the election results. While members of the ruling party expressed their views openly and emphasized the significance of Romania's pro-European direction, representatives from the PSRM refrained from commenting, stating that they do not engage in the electoral processes of other countries.

Chișinău: 4 confirmed measles cases, 7 more under investigation

The municipal authorities in Chisinau confirmed new cases of measles among children. According to Vladimir Bolocan, the head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, there are 11 suspected cases in total, four of which have already been confirmed through laboratory tests. The results for the remaining seven children are still pending.

Incident at the Airport // Flight to Bucharest was canceled

At Chisinau International Airport, a mobile staircase operated by an airline collided with an aircraft on the ground. Natalia Cojocaru, the airport's spokeswoman, told Teleradio-Moldova that the incident occurred this morning and that the plane was scheduled to fly to Bucharest.

Larisa Miculet appointed presidential adviser for relationship with citizens

Larisa Miculeț was appointed as the President's Advisor for Relations with Citizens. President Maia Sandu signed the decree on May 2, 2025, and the appointment is effective May 5.

Second round of presidential elections in Romania on May 18: Next steps in the electoral process

Under the calendar for the Romanian presidential elections, applications to annul the elections can be submitted to the Constitutional Court until May 6 if there are allegations of electoral fraud. On May 8, the Central Electoral Bureau will send the voting results and the centralization documents to the Constitutional Court. The official validation of the first round of elections will occur shortly thereafter.

Presidential elections in Romania // Voting in the Republic of Moldova

Independent candidate and general mayor of Bucharest Nicușor Dan came first in the Republic of Moldova in the first round of the Romanian presidential elections. According to the final results published by the Permanent Electoral Authority, he scored 52.63% of the votes. In all, 90,851 people voted at the 64 open polling stations.

Alexei Buzu: Hiring people with disabilities is progressing too slowly — we will increase investment

The Republic of Moldova has made significant strides in adopting inclusive programs to integrate people with disabilities into the workforce. However, progress remains slow, primarily due to the lack of essential infrastructure. This was stated by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, during the "Pe Față" show on Moldova 1 TV. He highlighted that, as of 2023, the ministry's offices have only recently been adapted to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Romanian presidential elections // George Simion and Nicușor Dan, in the second round

George Simion, the candidate and leader of the far-right party Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), and Nicușor Dan, an independent candidate and the general mayor of Bucharest, have qualified for the second round of the presidential elections in Romania, according to preliminary results published by the Permanent Electoral Authority.

Marta Kos: Ukraine and Moldova will jointly open the first negotiation cluster for EU accession

Ukraine and Moldova will jointly open the first negotiation cluster for EU accession, despite Budapest’s objections to Ukraine’s accession to the bloc. The announcement was made by European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, after a “productive conversation” with Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishina.