Anenii Noi family celebrates 14th birth — mother is also a grandmother to five

Lilia Balan, a 48-year-old woman from the Anenii Noi district, has welcomed her 14th child, a perfectly healthy baby girl. She gave birth at the Maternity Hospital of the "Gheorghe Paladi" Municipal Clinical Hospital in Chisinau. The newborn was delivered on Wednesday, December 3, through a complex cesarean section, which proceeded without complications.

MAI: Firecrackers not allowed: Fireworks permitted only until 10:00 pm

Firecrackers and firecracker batteries are completely banned in the Republic of Moldova. Fireworks can only be used under strict regulations, which include a prohibition on their use between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These clarifications were announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, following the Government meeting on Thursday, December 4.

CSP dismisses prosecutor accused of student harassment: “Human dignity must be respected”

Prosecutor Igor Buliga, from the Râșcani Office of the Chisinau City Prosecutor's Office, was dismissed from his position by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) on December 4. This decision followed the initiation of a disciplinary procedure in response to allegations of sexual harassment involving a student.

Iulian Groza before the European integration forum: “For Moldova, EU accession is not an option but an existential necessity”

The Republic of Moldova is gearing up for the 11th edition of the European Integration Forum, an event crucial to the country's journey toward European integration. The theme of the forum is wide-ranging, with high expectations, covering topics from the negotiation of accession chapters to the alignment of society and the business environment with EU standards. Experts describe joining the European Union (EU) as "an existential choice" for the Republic of Moldova.

Rutte issues warning post-NATO meeting: “Moldovan airspace violations by Russia are unacceptable”

NATO is carefully monitoring the security situation in the Republic of Moldova due to repeated violations of its airspace by Russian drones. The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte, described this behavior as "irresponsible and unacceptable." On December 4, Rutte emphasized that NATO, along with the Republic of Moldova and neighboring allied states, particularly Romania, are working "closely" together to address the growing risks to the civilian population.

They filmed owners’ movements to plan burglaries: Two suspects detained

Two men, aged 37 and 44, originally from Ukraine and the Transnistrian region, would install hidden surveillance cameras in advance to monitor homeowners' movements. When the owners were not at home, they would enter the houses and steal valuables.

Major upgrade for Bălți Transfusion Center after 5 decades: “Working conditions are no longer sustainable

The National Blood Transfusion Center in Balti, which was built 55 years ago and has never been renovated, is set to undergo rehabilitation. This renovation will be carried out through the Initiative for the Development of Sustainable Public Infrastructure through Energy Efficiency Renovations (INSPIREE) Project. Annually, the center manages over 18,000 blood donations and meets the needs of 14 districts in northern Moldova.

Energy and agriculture on the same field: Ministry launches guide on agrivoltaic systems

Farmers in the Republic of Moldova now have the opportunity to combine crop cultivation with renewable energy production. The Ministry of Energy has released the first guide focused on agrivoltaic systems in the country, titled "Cultivating the sun and the earth: unlocking the double potential of Moldova." This guide explains how to install solar panels directly on agricultural land without altering its designated use.

Laurentiu Pleșca: Chisinau risks losing control over the Transnistrian file in the Russia - US negotiations

In discussions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine, the interests of smaller states may be overlooked amidst the maneuvering of major powers. As a result, Chișinău risks jeopardizing its strategic position concerning the Transnistrian issue. Political analyst Laurențiu Pleșca emphasized on the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1 TV that the Republic of Moldova must stay vigilant and engage in active diplomacy during negotiations about the future of European security.

Million-dollar smuggling: 14 cars stolen from France, discovered in the Republic of Moldova

Fourteen cars, worth a total of four million lei and believed to have been stolen from France, were discovered in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officials announced the dismantling of a group involved in car smuggling after conducting 15 searches in Edineț, Anenii Noi, and Ialoveni. Six suspects, aged between 35 and 50, were targeted in this operation.

Raids in the destabilization and mass disorder case in Moldova

Authorities conducted over fifty searches on Thursday, December 4th, throughout the Republic of Moldova as part of a criminal investigation into preparations for destabilization and mass disorder. The General Police Inspectorate reports that the case also involves the travel and training in Serbia during the summer and autumn of this year by suspects who allegedly received instruction to orchestrate destabilizing actions in Moldova.

Association of companies into clusters: More investments and new jobs

Businesses in the Republic of Moldova can attract more investment and create new jobs by establishing economic clusters modeled after successful European examples. To date, 20 clusters have been formed in the Republic of Moldova, with several more currently in development.