Sergiu Mocanu's plane made an emergency landing in Hincesti

A small plane made an emergency landing in a field near the city of Hincesti. The Civil Aeronautics Authority announced that it was informed by phone about the incident and that, following standard procedures, the Transport Accidents and Incidents Investigation Bureau will launch an investigation. The plane's pilot Sergiu Mocanu told Moldova 1 that he lost traction and had to make an emergency landing in a field.

Moldovan apple exports to the EU increased significantly in 2024

After a long period when Moldovan apples were exported only to the CIS countries, in the last two years the Republic of Moldova has delivered apples to over 30 world countries. Last year, apple exports increased by 12 percent compared to 2023, and deliveries to the EU increased by 87%. Moldova is the second export destination, according to data from the Moldova Fruct Association. Also, the Indian market, which has a great potential of over 1.4 billion consumers, was opened in February.

World Meteorological Day: Activity of meteorologists from Moldova between responsibility and difficulties

Meteorology is a field full of responsibilities and challenges, where specialists from the State Hydrometeorological Service of the Republic of Moldova face the challenge of providing accurate forecasts every day. Although their forecasts have a high degree of accuracy, outdated equipment and low salaries represent significant obstacles.

About 10 thousand poplars planted in Pîrîta

Over 10,000 poplars were planted in the village of Pîrîta, Dubăsari district, as part of the national afforestation campaign "Forest Generation". According to the Ministry of Environment, the action was made possible thanks to the "Donate for a Greener Future" initiative, through which people contributed to collecting the funds necessary to purchase the seedlings.

Over 6,800 people benefited from cardiovascular surgeries funded by CNAM in 2024

Over 6,800 people benefited from cardiovascular surgeries last year, which were financially covered by the mandatory health insurance funds. According to the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), over 417 million lei were directed from the mandatory health insurance funds for this purpose.

Earth Hour: Moldova’s leaders join global effort for climate action

The Parliament and the Government of Moldova are once again joining the global "Earth Hour" movement this year.

Moldova gets €151M EU aid to lower electricity bills

Electricity bills were lower this winter due to subsidies provided by the European Union.

Saturday's sun, Sunday's rain: Weather forecast

Weather forecasters predict a pleasant Saturday, but isolated light rain is expected on Sunday due to an atmospheric front.

A large batch of weapons destroyed at a metallurgical plant in Bulboaca village

Pistols, revolvers, carbines and other firearms, a total of over 2,000 units, were destroyed by melting at a metallurgical plant in the village of Bulboaca, Anenii Noi district. These are weapons confiscated from criminals or voluntarily handed over by citizens due to malfunctions. The scrapping of the weapons cost 38 thousand dollars and was carried out with the financial assistance of the European Union and UNDP.

Ministry of Social Protection refutes fake news online

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection refutes the information recently published on a social media platform regarding the granting of a single payment of 13 thousand lei to citizens born between 1949 and 2010.

Sappers neutralized 51 explosives in a village in Leova district

The team of engineers from the "Dacia" Motorized Infantry Brigade identified and neutralized on Wednesday 51 explosives in the village of Orac, Leova district.

Tragedy in Anenii Noi: A 9-year-old girl drowned in a drainage canal while trying to retrieve a ball

A nine-year-old girl died after she drowned in a water drainage canal in Chirca, Anenii Noi district. The tragedy occurred on the afternoon of March 19.