VIDEO | Moldova's 1995 independence marked its official entry into the European value space

Moldova 1 TV continues its editorial campaign titled "35 Years of Independence," which marks the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Moldova's independence. Until August 27, viewers can enjoy two special episodes each day that chronologically explore the key moments in the recent history of the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova simplifies investment rules: Facilities for large projects, guarantees for foreign investors

The Republic of Moldova is enhancing its legislative framework to attract new capital, following a 17.6% increase in investments in 2025. On Wednesday, August 12, the government approved a draft law to create a more predictable business environment. This law focuses on reducing bureaucracy, providing greater legal guarantees, and establishing a unique status for strategic investments.

Three silver and bronze medals at the International AI Olympiad

The Republic of Moldova achieved significant success at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) 2026, held in Kazakhstan, winning one silver and two bronze medals. Alin Popescu earned the silver medal, while Ion Pavelescu and Octavian Harcel, students from the "Orizont" Theoretical Lyceum, secured the bronze medals. This marks Moldova's first participation in this prestigious competition, which featured students from over 100 countries.

Experts: Plan Ukrainian grain transit to avoid affecting Moldovan exports

Experts highlight that facilitating the access and transit of Ukrainian grain will bring several benefits to the Moldovan Railway Company (MRC), including financial gains. However, they caution that a significant increase in transit volume might negatively impact Moldovan exporters, particularly during the peak agricultural season.

Moldova, Ukraine agree: CFM could earn millions from transit of Ukrainian goods to Romanian port

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine agreed to allow the transportation of Ukrainian goods through the Moldovan Railway (CFM) on the railway section that passes through Moldova. As part of this agreement, Chisinau will offer a 50% discount on rail transit for Ukrainian goods. The Moldovan government estimates that this measure could generate several million euros in revenue for CFM.

Government approves plan after extreme weather causes billions in losses

Droughts, floods, torrential rains, and hail are causing billions of lei in losses in the Republic of Moldova. Authorities acknowledge that the country is not adequately prepared for the current scale of these risks. On August 12, the government in Chisinau approved the National Program for Reducing Natural Disaster Risks for 2026-2030. This project aims to modernize early warning systems, map vulnerable areas, and protect the nation's natural resources.

PAS faction drafted most bills, "Alternative" fewest, over nine days of plenary work in 2026

During the first ordinary session of 2026, Parliament held 30 meetings that lasted over 220 hours—equivalent to more than nine consecutive days of work. During this session, deputies examined and adopted 177 normative acts, of which 35 were focused on aligning national legislation with European Union standards.

School curriculum changes proposed to prepare students for an AI-dominated job market, focusing on robotics, programming, environment, and health

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has initiated public consultations on a draft for a new generation of curriculum for general education. This document proposes integrating various disciplines into the teaching of different subjects, with an emphasis on developing practical skills by the end of students' studies. The goal is to create interactive lessons that are more relevant, interconnected, and aligned with the demands of the labor market.

A Russian drone, identified as a "more advanced" model, detonated at Crocmaz

On Sunday, August 9, a drone exploded in Crocmaz, located in the Stefan Voda district. The drone is powered by Russian-made propulsion systems. This information was shared by Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi, who referred to the preliminary analysis conducted by specialists examining the fragments of the crashed aircraft. According to the Minister, this model is more technologically advanced than the drones previously identified in the Republic of Moldova.

95% of the population will have drinking water by 2030

By 2030, nearly the entire population of the country will have access to drinking water, and more than half will have access to sewage services. This is the commitment made by the authorities for the next four years. In this context, the government has approved the National Program for the Development of the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector for the period 2026-2030, which includes an investment of approximately 600 million lei.

State and major postal firms will split the universal postal service's losses evenly

The losses incurred by the universal postal service will be evenly shared between the state budget and contributions from major market operators. On Wednesday, August 12, the Government approved a draft amendment to the Postal Communications Law addressing this issue.

Vladimir Bolea on Ukrainian grain transit: "We support it and profit from the CFM"

Chisinau is prepared to facilitate the transit of 4.5 million tons of Ukrainian grain to Romania using Moldovan railways. However, a final decision will depend on ongoing negotiations between the two parties. The government aims to transform this transportation into a profitable commercial venture for the state budget.