Farmers demand 50% domestic products in stores. Authorities react

Farmers are calling for a requirement that at least 50% of the products sold in stores be sourced domestically. However, enforcing this measure poses challenges, as retail chains tend to favor suppliers who can guarantee quality, large quantities, and consistent deliveries, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.

Christmas Fair in the Great National Assembly Square extended to January 25

The Christmas Fair in Great National Assembly Square will continue until January 25, one week longer than previously announced. The fair will conclude with a raffle organized by the Chisinau City Hall.

Alexandru Radu saved dozens with his rare blood type

A single blood donation can save at least three lives, and Alexandru Radu knows this from personal experience rather than just statistics. He has donated blood 63 times and is committed to continuing this practice whenever he can. The first life he saved was not just an anonymous recipient; it was a child from his neighborhood who had been seriously injured in an accident.

Geopolitical solutions discussed at COSAC 2026, with Moldova represented by Marcel Spatari

The second session of the Meeting of the Presidents of the Conference of the Specialized Bodies for Community and European Affairs (COSAC) will focus on European geopolitical challenges. This event is taking place on January 11-12 in Cyprus. The Republic of Moldova is being represented by Marcel Spatari, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for European Integration.

Maia Sandu’s 2025 wealth: unchanged assets, lower savings

President Maia Sandu's properties remained unchanged in 2025, while her salary increased, according to the asset declaration submitted to the National Integrity Authority (ANI). The document reveals that Maia Sandu still owns the same real estate as in previous years, but her savings are noticeably more modest compared to what she reported at the start of her first term.

The Nistru ice threatens Molovata ferry service

The ferry crossing the Nistru River in the Molovata area may be temporarily suspended due to ongoing frost and the thickening ice layer on the river. The State Enterprise responsible for managing the ferry service has announced that the situation will be continuously monitored, and the risk of a complete suspension of trips remains high.

Northern Moldova affected by snowfall, 58 vehicles deployed on roads

Recent snowfall over the past few hours has necessitated interventions on several road segments in northern Moldova. According to the National Road Administration (AND), teams worked throughout the night to clear the roads and apply anti-skid materials.

Students are back at school for the second semester

All educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova commenced the second semester of the academic year on January 12, which will conclude on May 29, 2026.

Experts and officials discuss Moldova’s EU accession on Moldova 1’s new show “Me and the European Union”

Moldova1 TV is launching a new show titled "Me and the European Union". This editorial project will explore the steps involved in the Republic of Moldova's accession to the EU. Experts, officials, and civil servants engaged in aligning Moldova with EU standards will discuss relevant topics. The first episode will be available to watch on Wednesday, January 14, starting at 8:00 p.m.

Climate shock halves Moldova's honey output: A 15-year low for the sector

Moldovan beekeepers faced their most challenging year in decades in 2025, as honey production plummeted to approximately 2,500 tons.

Trump envoys meet Putin’s middleman in Paris to push for ceasefire

The White House is demanding a clear response from the Kremlin regarding a peace plan coordinated with Kyiv.

Over 110,000 birds culled in Moldova following illegal drug discovery in feed

Moldova’s National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has officially suspended all imports of mixed poultry feed from Ukraine.