Moldova state budget 2026: PAS and PSRM clash over capital investments

A heated dispute over the Draft Moldova State Budget Law for 2026, approved by the Government on December 4, took place between Deputy Larisa Novac of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and Deputy Adrian Lebedinschi of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) during the "ÎN CONTEXT" show on Moldova 1.

Electricity compensation ends: Munteanu reminds citizens it was a temporary solution

From February to December 2025, the state provided compensations for electricity consumption. However, these payments will cease in 2026. Authorities stated that this measure was temporary and funded by a support package from the European Union.

CNAM director: 385 million lei deficit of medical insurance funds will not affect patients

The projected deficit of over 385 million lei in the mandatory health insurance funds (AOAM) for 2026 will not affect patients, hospitals, or drug suppliers. Ion Dodon, the Director of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), assures that the situation is manageable and poses no risk to the healthcare system.

Journalist Alina Kühnel, on Moldova 1 TV: Putin’s territorial claims, key factor in the stagnation of negotiations

Peace negotiations in Ukraine are at a standstill, largely due to Vladimir Putin's refusal to relinquish territorial claims, according to Deutsche Welle journalist Alina Kühnel. In an interview with Moldova 1 TV, she explained that while Europe is attempting to maintain strategic balance by providing military support to Ukraine, the United States is indicating a partial withdrawal, as Russia shows no signs of making concessions.

Tudora customs equipped with new high-tech mobile scanner, backed by U.S. assistance

A modern mobile scanner was deployed at the Tudora Customs Post. This investment, supported by the US and the Government of Moldova, aims to enhance border security and combat illicit trafficking.

RECORD: ANOFM supports over 20,000 jobseekers, with 140 returnees reintegrated into the labor market

Over twenty thousand individuals from the Republic of Moldova secured employment this year with the assistance of the National Employment Agency (ANEF). Among them, over six thousand were previously unemployed, and 142 were citizens returning from abroad.

Helping children overcome language barriers. Romanian language programme for students in the diaspora

Children from the diaspora who return to the Republic of Moldova, as well as foreign nationals who live in the country, may soon receive extra support to adapt more easily to the education system. The Ministry of Education and Research proposes a special Romanian language programme for these students.

Anenii Noi family celebrates 14th birth — mother is also a grandmother to five

Lilia Balan, a 48-year-old woman from the Anenii Noi district, has welcomed her 14th child, a perfectly healthy baby girl. She gave birth at the Maternity Hospital of the "Gheorghe Paladi" Municipal Clinical Hospital in Chisinau. The newborn was delivered on Wednesday, December 3, through a complex cesarean section, which proceeded without complications.

MAI: Firecrackers not allowed: Fireworks permitted only until 10:00 pm

Firecrackers and firecracker batteries are completely banned in the Republic of Moldova. Fireworks can only be used under strict regulations, which include a prohibition on their use between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These clarifications were announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, following the Government meeting on Thursday, December 4.

CSP dismisses prosecutor accused of student harassment: “Human dignity must be respected”

Prosecutor Igor Buliga, from the Râșcani Office of the Chisinau City Prosecutor's Office, was dismissed from his position by the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) on December 4. This decision followed the initiation of a disciplinary procedure in response to allegations of sexual harassment involving a student.

Iulian Groza before the European integration forum: “For Moldova, EU accession is not an option but an existential necessity”

The Republic of Moldova is gearing up for the 11th edition of the European Integration Forum, an event crucial to the country's journey toward European integration. The theme of the forum is wide-ranging, with high expectations, covering topics from the negotiation of accession chapters to the alignment of society and the business environment with EU standards. Experts describe joining the European Union (EU) as "an existential choice" for the Republic of Moldova.

Rutte issues warning post-NATO meeting: “Moldovan airspace violations by Russia are unacceptable”

NATO is carefully monitoring the security situation in the Republic of Moldova due to repeated violations of its airspace by Russian drones. The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mark Rutte, described this behavior as "irresponsible and unacceptable." On December 4, Rutte emphasized that NATO, along with the Republic of Moldova and neighboring allied states, particularly Romania, are working "closely" together to address the growing risks to the civilian population.