Moldovans cling to neutrality despite stark defense deficits

Most Moldovans view constitutional neutrality as their primary security shield, a new poll showed Wednesday, even as an overwhelming majority acknowledges the country cannot withstand foreign aggression.

Moldova unveils free national digital repository for education

Moldova's Ministry of Education launched on Tuesday a national digital repository offering open access to more than 20,000 educational resources, designed to modernize schooling across the country without requiring user registration.

Chisinau faces water supply overhaul amid historic river drop

Moldova must overhaul its capital’s aging water infrastructure immediately, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder warned, as plummeting flows along the Dniester River threaten drinking supplies for Chisinau amid an intensifying regional drought.

Nearly 70% of Moldovans say workplace rights are respected, poll shows

Public recognition of labor rights in Moldova surged 3.5-fold over the last decade, with nearly 70% of citizens reporting their workplace protections are upheld, a national perception study revealed.

Chisinau to convene 47 education ministers for EHEA summit

Ministers of education and delegates from 47 member states will convene in Chisinau on May 27, 2027, for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the European Higher Education Area and the Global Policy Forum.

Doctors warn untreated childhood anemia damages development

Anemia affects four in ten children worldwide, requiring clinical intervention through iron supplementation and targeted dietary adjustments in 80% of cases to prevent severe developmental harm, medical specialists warned.

Chisinau engineer develops plastic-free packaging from crop residue

Chisinau inventor Olga Fiodorov has patented an innovative biodegradable packaging material derived entirely from agricultural by-products, offering an eco-friendly food contact alternative to single-use plastics across the Republic of Moldova.

Chisinau to phase out onboard transit conductors by 2027

Chisinau municipal authorities approved a framework on Tuesday to introduce electronic ticketing across public transit, launching a €7.5 million modernization drive that will phase out over 1,100 onboard conductors.

Moldovan mayors push to scrap costly district councils

A Moldovan government plan to replace the nation’s 32 districts with three administrative regions has split public opinion, sparking intense debate over public service access and bureaucratic efficiency.

Marta Kos states the EU will assess aiding Moldova with cold season compensation

The European Union (EU) will assess whether it can help Chișinău provide compensation during the cold season. At the same time, Brussels is prepared to support Chișinău in diversifying its supply sources—with efforts to this end already underway—so that the burden of utility bills borne by citizens is reduced in the long run. The Republic of Moldova has already signed a contract to purchase gas from the Neptun Deep field, which is set to enter production in Romania next year. Authorities are also negotiating additional contracts with the United States (USA) and Azerbaijan.

Maria Vinițchi, the music teacher: "We need to make children curious"

On Teachers' Day, we celebrate those who not only teach but also inspire entire generations. We can find such examples in every school. The Moldova 1 TV team visited the village of Scoreni in the Strășeni district and met Maria Vinițchi, a music teacher with a special gift: the ability to discover talent in every child.

Doctor Vlad Brașoveanu from Moldova led a pioneering liver transplant in Romania

A medical first in Romania: doctors at the Fundeni Clinical Institute have performed the first robotic retrieval of a liver segment from a living donor. The procedure was part of a liver transplant performed on a 50-year-old patient, and the operation was led by Professor Vlad Brașoveanu, a native of the Republic of Moldova.