Votes bought with Russian rubles: nine people from Edineț will stand trial

The Prosecutor General's Office announced the referral of another criminal case for electoral corruption, this time concerning actions in the Edineț district during the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum set for October 2024.

Expert: Moldovan media under pressure: harassment, online attacks and poor funding

The media in the Republic of Moldova is experiencing a concerning rise in attacks on journalists, particularly online, alongside a deterioration in the quality of editorial content. This situation is compounded by a lack of financial sustainability. Nadine Gogu, the executive director of the Center for Independent Journalism, shared these findings in an interview with Moldova 1.

Silent protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Chisinau. Moldovan journalists' message to the Kremlin

Dozens of journalists gathered outside the Russian Embassy in Chisinau on Tuesday for a public demonstration titled "We Write on Behalf of Those Who Can No Longer." Organized by the Center for Independent Journalism (CJI), the event served as a gesture of solidarity with journalists oppressed by the Kremlin regime and a protest against the pressures and attacks on independent media.

Ministry of Education and Research on alleged exam test sale: “Tests are kept under maximum security”

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation (ANCE) announced that they have alerted the General Police Inspectorate about a suspected case of fraud. This case involves reports on social networks concerning the alleged sale of tests for national graduation exams. A request for an investigation was made.

Serious accident near Bardar: six injured, including a child, taken to hospital

On Tuesday morning, a serious road accident occurred on the R-3 route near Bardar in the Ialoveni district, resulting in six people, including a child, being taken to the hospital.

Fox vaccination campaign against rabies starts in Moldova

The spring campaign to vaccinate foxes against rabies is currently underway across the Republic of Moldova until May 11. The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reports that special teams are distributing the vaccine baits manually.

Chișinău: 4 confirmed measles cases, 7 more under investigation

The municipal authorities in Chisinau confirmed new cases of measles among children. According to Vladimir Bolocan, the head of the General Directorate of Medical and Social Assistance, there are 11 suspected cases in total, four of which have already been confirmed through laboratory tests. The results for the remaining seven children are still pending.

Incident at the Airport // Flight to Bucharest was canceled

At Chisinau International Airport, a mobile staircase operated by an airline collided with an aircraft on the ground. Natalia Cojocaru, the airport's spokeswoman, told Teleradio-Moldova that the incident occurred this morning and that the plane was scheduled to fly to Bucharest.

Larisa Miculet appointed presidential adviser for relationship with citizens

Larisa Miculeț was appointed as the President's Advisor for Relations with Citizens. President Maia Sandu signed the decree on May 2, 2025, and the appointment is effective May 5.

Alexei Buzu: Hiring people with disabilities is progressing too slowly — we will increase investment

The Republic of Moldova has made significant strides in adopting inclusive programs to integrate people with disabilities into the workforce. However, progress remains slow, primarily due to the lack of essential infrastructure. This was stated by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, during the "Pe Față" show on Moldova 1 TV. He highlighted that, as of 2023, the ministry's offices have only recently been adapted to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

"Moldova dropped in the press freedom ranking; expert cites attacks and economic pressure as key causes"

The Republic of Moldova ranked 35th in the World Press Freedom Index 2025, produced by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), down four places from the previous year. According to the ranking, Moldova is in a "satisfactory" zone, ahead of Armenia and Slovenia.

Attention, drivers! Road traffic on some streets in Chisinau will be suspended

Road traffic will be partially suspended on Hâncești Road in Chișinău from May 2 to May 15, 2025. This suspension will occur in the section between Lech Kaczynski Str. and Sihastrului Str. According to the City Hall, this measure is necessary to facilitate the dismantling and installation of curbs at the road junction in that area.