2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to three neurobiology researchers

Nobel Prize Week began with the awarding of the Prize in Medicine. The honour was awarded for developing technologies based on light-gated ion channels and for developing optogenetics. It recognizes three scientists who opened up new perspectives in neurobiology, providing tools to study nerve cell activity and the mechanisms involved in neurological and psychiatric diseases.

Moldova joins EU's leading group of candidate states in accession negotiations

On October 6, the Republic of Moldova is expected to receive a roadmap from the European Union designed to accelerate its accession process. While not all stages have been outlined yet, one condition reportedly is that the country would not immediately be granted veto rights.

Vasile Tofan: "Moldova contributes to Europe's security, not just benefiting from solidarity"

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan discussed the Republic of Moldova's progress in preparing for accession to the European Union (EU) and the expansion of cooperation in areas essential to the country's integration during meetings with members of the European Commission.

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.

Popșoi on the new Estonian Embassy: "A symbol of our countries' friendship"

Estonia is strengthening its diplomatic presence in the Republic of Moldova by opening a permanent diplomatic mission in Chișinău—an event described by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi as a "historic moment" for bilateral relations. For his part, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the Republic of Moldova is a priority country for Estonia and pledged that Tallinn would continue to support accelerating the European Union accession process.

Strășeni-Gutinaș line: US-funded project group formed

A working group to coordinate the construction of the Strășeni-Gutinaș power line was launched in Chisinau. It includes representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Moldelectrica, the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, and the company responsible for designing and constructing the line.

Czechs show solidarity with Moldova's challenges

The Republic of Moldova should proceed with opening the remaining negotiation clusters with the European Union at its own pace, without waiting for other candidate states. However, the acceleration of negotiations must be accompanied by internal reforms, particularly in the areas of justice and the rule of law, states Czech Senator Pavel Fischer, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security of the Czech Senate.

Brussels announces €157 million for Moldova, aiming to open all negotiation clusters by year-end

The Republic of Moldova will receive a new tranche of 157 million euros from the Growth Plan. The announcement was made on Monday, October 5, in Brussels, following the tenth meeting of the Republic of Moldova–European Union (EU) Association Council. Additionally, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said the EU aims to open all negotiation clusters with the country by the end of the year, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas assured that the Transnistrian region would not be an obstacle to the Republic of Moldova's EU accession.

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.

Vasile Tofan in Brussels: Moldova-EU Association Council "roadmap"

The Republic of Moldova has already fulfilled 95% of its commitments and will receive a "roadmap" outlining the accession stages, alongside the other most advanced candidate states: Montenegro, Albania, and Ukraine.

Experts say Kremlin aims to weaken Moldova

The mounting pressure and increasingly frequent drone incidents in the Republic of Moldova's airspace are part of a broad Kremlin strategy of intimidation. Analysts warn that these actions have a clear objective: transforming Moldova into a weak, vulnerable state lacking the capacity to respond to regional challenges.

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.