Thefts of over 800,000 lei from apartments in Chisinau: two men detained

Two men, aged 37 and 44, originally from Ukraine and the Transnistrian region, would install hidden surveillance cameras in advance to monitor homeowners' movements. When the owners were not at home, they would enter the houses and steal valuables.

Long-awaited renovation: Outdated conditions at Bălți Transfusion Center will be addressed after 55 years

The National Blood Transfusion Center in Balti, which was built 55 years ago and has never been renovated, is set to undergo rehabilitation. This renovation will be carried out through the Initiative for the Development of Sustainable Public Infrastructure through Energy Efficiency Renovations (INSPIREE) Project. Annually, the center manages over 18,000 blood donations and meets the needs of 14 districts in northern Moldova.

New agrivoltaics guide helps farmers combine crop cultivation and renewable energy production

Farmers in the Republic of Moldova now have the opportunity to combine crop cultivation with renewable energy production. The Ministry of Energy has released the first guide focused on agrivoltaic systems in the country, titled "Cultivating the sun and the earth: unlocking the double potential of Moldova." This guide explains how to install solar panels directly on agricultural land without altering its designated use.

Expert | In Russia-US negotiations, Moldova risks being marginalized on the Transnistrian issue

In discussions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine, the interests of smaller states may be overlooked amidst the maneuvering of major powers. As a result, Chișinău risks jeopardizing its strategic position concerning the Transnistrian issue. Political analyst Laurențiu Pleșca emphasized on the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1 TV that the Republic of Moldova must stay vigilant and engage in active diplomacy during negotiations about the future of European security.

Cars stolen from France, discovered in the Republic of Moldova: law enforcement officers confiscated eight vehicles

Fourteen cars, worth a total of four million lei and believed to have been stolen from France, were discovered in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officials announced the dismantling of a group involved in car smuggling after conducting 15 searches in Edineț, Anenii Noi, and Ialoveni. Six suspects, aged between 35 and 50, were targeted in this operation.

Raids in a case regarding the preparation of destabilizing actions and mass disorder in Moldova

Authorities conducted over fifty searches on Thursday, December 4th, throughout the Republic of Moldova as part of a criminal investigation into preparations for destabilization and mass disorder. The General Police Inspectorate reports that the case also involves the travel and training in Serbia during the summer and autumn of this year by suspects who allegedly received instruction to orchestrate destabilizing actions in Moldova.

Dairy farms in southern Moldova saved after forming a cluster

Businesses in the Republic of Moldova can attract more investment and create new jobs by establishing economic clusters modeled after successful European examples. To date, 20 clusters have been formed in the Republic of Moldova, with several more currently in development.

Moldova1 TV campaign | SAVE THE DILAPIDATED MANORS: Historic Janovski estate, featured in “The Fiddlers”, awaits revival

The Janovski manor house, one of the oldest boyar estates in the Republic of Moldova, is located in the village of Gura Bâcului, in the Anenii Noi district. After decades of neglect, the manor could soon be revitalized. The property is now privately owned, having been acquired by an entrepreneur from Chisinau who plans to fully restore it. The investment involved is several million lei; however, the restoration process must navigate a complex bureaucratic landscape. This is due to the manor house being listed in the register of state-protected monuments. The estate gained additional fame as a filming location for several scenes from the well-known movie "The Fiddlers," directed by Emil Loteanu.

EU reaches historic agreement in Brussels to fully abandon Russian gas by 2027

Historic decision in Brussels: The European Union agreed to completely phase out Russian gas by 2027. The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a consensus on a gradual, legally binding ban on all imports of natural gas—both liquefied and piped—from the Russian Federation.

Court approves only 16% of Plahotniuc’s proposed witnesses

On Wednesday, December 3, magistrates at the Chisinau Court in Buiucani accepted only 27 of the 168 witnesses proposed by former Democratic Party leader Vladimir Plahotniuc to be heard in court. The hearings are set to begin on Thursday, December 4.

Two African swine fever outbreaks and four rabies cases confirmed by ANSA over the past two weeks

The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) confirmed two outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and four outbreaks of rabies in the Republic of Moldova between November 20 and December 2, 2025. In response, the agency has implemented quarantine measures and warned the public about the high risk of disease transmission.

Press freedom in Moldova: Amnesty and API hold divergent opinions

The media in the Republic of Moldova is experiencing heightened political pressure, vague legislation, and sanctions that are not applied transparently, according to a report by Amnesty International (AI) Moldova. The report concludes that the media's vulnerability is on the rise; however, the Independent Press Association (API) disagrees, arguing that the authors have exaggerated the situation by presenting individual cases as if they represent a national trend.