Romanian Language Day: Moldova celebrates as leaders visit for special events

Moldova celebrates the 36th anniversary of Romanian being named its official language. Events are being held in the capital, Chișinău, and across the country to mark the occasion.

Polish public TV brings media project with 1.7M subscribers to Moldova

The Polish public television launched an online media project in the Republic of Moldova called "Vot Tak." With over 1.7 million subscribers on YouTube, this initiative addresses the realities of the former Soviet region. The team has been working in Chisinau for three months, focusing on the Russian-speaking audience and aiming to counter Kremlin propaganda. Journalists Mark Podberezin and Rustam Bilialov travel through villages and cities, engaging with people and speaking to local opinion leaders.

First days in student dorms: emotions, new friends, future dreams

Students from colleges and centers of excellence are settling into their dormitories in preparation for the upcoming academic year. For freshmen, the initial days are filled with emotions and anticipation as they make new friends and look forward to a brighter future. Although the admission process has officially closed, there are still available spots in specialized schools, and the application period was extended until September 10.

Sângerei: Patrol car hit head-on, two police officers injured

A road accident involving a police crew occurred on Saturday at approximately 5:00 p.m. on the R-6 Chisinau - Orhei - Balti road, near the village of Copăceni in the Sângerei district.

Traffic restrictions in Chisinau on Romanian Language Day

Traffic will be suspended on Stefan cel Mare și Sfânt Boulevard, specifically between Mitropolit Bănulescu-Bodoni and Pușkin streets in Chisinau. This suspension will begin on the evening of Saturday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. and will last until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 31. The Chisinau City Hall has announced this restriction due to the organization of the event "The Great National Dictation," which is held in honor of Romanian Language Day. This event is organized by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Over 400 youths from across Moldova join Youth Forum

Over 400 young people aged 18 to 30 from across the country recently participated in the Moldova Youth Forum. Now in its fourth edition, this forum is one of the most important national platforms dedicated to engaging youth in their communities. Participants took part in thematic discussions and workshops on a variety of topics, including civic participation, education, European integration, and combating disinformation.

Orhei: 17-year-old vandalizes public goods after heartbreak

A 17-year-old from the village of Ciocîlteni vandalized several public goods in Orhei last night. The young man damaged 28 traffic signs and defaced the walls of a stadium as well as two monuments in a park. The estimated cost of the damages is around 40,000 lei. During police questioning, the teenager explained that his actions were driven by the pain of unrequited love.

„Țara suntem noi” // “Wine is Moldova’s ambassador”, winemaking expert Elizaveta Breahna

Elizaveta Breahnă, a winemaking expert at the National Office of Vine and Wine, shares, "My house is a vineyard; my house is a winery." She is a key personality in the "Țara suntem noi" ("We are the country") campaign, which Moldova 1 TV is carrying out in celebration of the national holidays.

Moldova issues yellow heatwave warning: up to +35°C late August

Heatwave warnings were issued in the Republic of Moldova from August 29 to 31. The State Hydrometeorological Service announced a Code Yellow heatwave alert on Friday, August 29.

CNA raids Balti medical institution, targeting decision-makers

Officers from the National Anticorruption Center are conducting criminal investigations at the Clinical Hospital in Bălți, pertaining to nine corruption cases. This information was confirmed to Teleradio-Moldova by Angela Starinschi, the spokesperson for the National Anticorruption Center.

Ukrainian classes double; Romanian remains mandatory

The education system in the Republic of Moldova is actively adapting to accommodate the integration of refugee children from Ukraine. This year, approximately 3,600 Ukrainian students have enrolled in schools and kindergartens nationwide. They are receiving both educational and financial support to help facilitate their participation in the learning process. Additionally, the number of classes specifically for refugees that provide instruction in the Ukrainian language was doubled. However, the opportunity to study in a Ukrainian-language class is currently available only at the "Taras Shevchenko" Gymnasium in Chisinau.

Moldova economy: Employment figures soar to record high in 2024

Moldova recorded its highest average number of employees in 13 years in 2024, with more than ten thousand more people in the labour market than in 2021.