Census 2024 | 84.7% of the inhabitants of the Republic of Moldova are Romanian/Moldovan: share of citizens who speak Romanian is increasing

About 85% of the inhabitants of the Republic of Moldova declare themselves Romanian/Moldovan, according to the final results of the 2024 Population and Housing Census, presented on October 20 by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Also, 79.9% of the population declared Romanian and "Moldovan" as their mother tongue.

PCCOCS Chief Victor Furtuna passed the vetting

The Head of the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), Victor Furtuna, and Mihail Ivanov, prosecutor at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), are financially and ethically sound.

TikTok removed five pro-Russian networks and 134K fake accounts during Moldova’s election period

Over 134,000 fake accounts and nearly 2 million fake followers were removed by TikTok in the run-up to the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova, held on September 28. Also, the platform announces that it has dismantled five coordinated networks, totaling over 7,000 accounts targeting the public in the Republic of Moldova, promoting pro-Russian politicians and trying to discredit the government.

MEP: EU accession takes years, but Moldova and Ukraine need immediate bilateral ties with Europe

The Republic of Moldova is a European country, and the European Union (EU) should act without delay to anchor it more firmly in the community space. The statement belongs to French MEP Bernard Guetta, who supports the need to immediately conclude bilateral agreements between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova, as well as with Ukraine, to boost the process of accession of these states to the community bloc.

Ala Nemerenco will not be a minister in the Munteanu Government

The acting Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco, announced on Tuesday, October 21, on her Facebook page that she will not be part of the future government.

Seven drivers fined in Călărași for illegal transport; license plates seized by ANTA and INSP

Several drivers in Calarasi were fined for illegally operating as taxis after raids conducted by the National Motor Transport Agency (ANTA) in collaboration with patrol officers from the National Inspectorate of Public Security (INSP). In addition to the fines, authorities also ordered the removal of the license plates from the vehicles used for unauthorized passenger transport.

In Edineț, a 31-year-old man was hospitalized after his car overturned

A 31-year-old man was hospitalized after the car he was driving crashed violently into a tree. The accident occurred on the afternoon of October 20, in the village of Chiurt, Edineț district.

Congaz hosted a festival of cultural diversity

The village of Congaz in the Gagauz Autonomous Region was filled with music and dance. A festival was held there that highlighted the colorfulness and diversity of the traditions of the south of the country. 20 Moldovan, Bulgarian and Ukrainian dance ensembles performed on the same stage.

EU speeds up move to end reliance on Russian gas, Romania Energy Center Director.

On October 20, EU Energy Ministers met in Luxembourg and decided to eliminate Russian gas imports by 2028 as part of the REPowerEU plan. They also discussed the energy security of Moldova and Ukraine. Eugenia Gusilov, director of the Romania Energy Center, highlighted during the IN CONTEXT program on Moldova 1 TV that, despite some member states' resistance, Brussels will enforce bans on Russian gas and require the development of energy diversification plans.

EU Enlargement Forum: European leaders and candidate countries, including the Republic of Moldova, will discuss the future of Europe

The European Commission is set to host the first edition of the European Union Enlargement Forum on November 18, 2025, in Brussels. This event will gather European leaders, representatives from candidate countries, experts, and young people to discuss the future of the Union.

School dropout, a silent danger: psychologists warn of social and emotional risks

In recent years, the number of school dropouts in the Republic of Moldova has decreased significantly, dropping from 250 to 100 children. However, this issue remains serious and is closely related to family poverty and a lack of emotional and educational support. Psychologist Lilia Dubița notes that students who drop out of school risk facing social exclusion and engaging in problematic behaviors. In response, Alexei Buzu, the acting Minister of Labor and Social Protection, emphasizes that the authorities are increasing their efforts to prevent such situations.

Ambitious infrastructure project: Direct train between the Airport and the center of Chisinau

The route from Chisinau International Airport "Eugen Doga" to the center of Chisinau could soon become much faster and more comfortable. The authorities are working on a project that will connect the airport to the Railway Station via a train line for passengers. The announcement was made by the acting Minister of Infrastructure Vladimir Bolea, on the PE FAȚĂ show on Moldova 1 TV.