For the first time in the European Union's history, the enlargement process is being impacted by external forces that aim to undermine it, warned European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos during a plenary session of the European Parliament. She specifically referenced the Republic of Moldova, where she stated that concrete instances of propaganda and influence from Russia were identified.

The funeral of master Eugen Doga is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, in the large hall of the "Nicolae Sulac" National Palace, starting at 10:00 AM. A mourning rally will be held at 12:00 PM. The Minister of Culture, Sergiu Prodan, announced this during an interview with Moldova 1. He stated that this decision was made in agreement with the family, the artistic community, and the relevant state institutions.

Independent candidate Sergiu Bulicanu, who is running in the local elections in Boldurești, has requested a recount of the votes due to claims of irregularities in the electoral process. His request is set to be reviewed at the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) meeting scheduled for tomorrow, June 4.

Eighty companies from the Republic of Moldova were awarded grants totalling approximately 22 million lei, which will lead to investments exceeding 42 million lei in the economy. These funds will be used to purchase high-performance equipment and to digitize work processes. As a result, businesses will become more competitive, and new, well-paying jobs will be created. The financial support is provided by the Government and the European Union through the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA).

Starting today, Moldovan citizens who have the right to vote and will be in the United States, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Australia, or New Zealand on September 28, the day of the parliamentary elections, can register to vote by mail.

The day of composer Eugen Doga's funeral will be designated as a day of national mourning in the Republic of Moldova. President Maia Sandu made this announcement, expressing her condolences to the master's family and to the entire nation.

Composer and academician Eugen Doga passed away today, June 3, 2023, at 88. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova through a message published on official Facebook page.

A 73-year-old woman died this morning following a road accident on Vadul lui Vodă Street in the Ciocana sector of Chisinau.

As of June 2, 2025, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced that 3,297,499 voters were registered in the State Register of Voters. More than 80% of these voters are registered in level II administrative-territorial units, such as districts, municipalities, and autonomous units.

In May, SA Energocom acquired approximately 318 thousand MWh of electricity from both domestic and foreign sources at a weighted average price of €106.60 per MWh. Around 72% of this energy was imported, while just over 27% was sourced from domestic producers.

Moldovan citizens are advised to refrain from non-essential travel to the Russian Federation. This warning comes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Russia, as Moscow authorities are increasingly imposing coercive measures against foreign immigrants, including Moldovans.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will visit Brussels on June 3-4. During this visit, he will participate in the ninth EU-Republic of Moldova Association Council meeting. The event will evaluate Chisinau's progress in its EU accession process and assess the commitments made towards key reforms.

The activity of the "Leova–Bumbata" border customs post was temporarily suspended this morning, June 3, 2025, from 06:00 to 10:00, according to the Customs Service. This measure is necessary to perform technical work to inspect and reinforce the bridge at the crossing point.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean will visit Brussels on June 3-4. During this visit, he will participate in the ninth meeting of the Association Council between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union. The event will evaluate Chisinau's progress in its EU accession process and assess the commitments made towards key reforms.

NATO member countries in the eastern and northern regions conveyed a strong message of support to the Republic of Moldova during the B9 Summit held in Vilnius on Monday. In a joint statement, the participants praised Moldova for its efforts to maintain stability and advance reforms on its European path. The countries at the summit also signed a memorandum committing to allocate at least 5% of their GDP to defense and to continue supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Ilan Shor and Marina Tauber's accounts are still blocked. The Interinstitutional Supervisory Council has decided to continue the seizure of assets belonging to individuals affected by the international sanctions imposed by the European Union and the Republic of Moldova, including Shor and Tauber.

Relations between Poland and the Republic of Moldova will remain unchanged, despite the recent election of Eurosceptic conservative candidate Karol Nawrocki as president, who is supported by the Law and Justice Party, to which former President Andrzej Duda belongs. According to Mihai Isac, expert on the Black Sea region, Poland is a crucial ally for Chișinău in its European integration efforts and provides significant support against hybrid threats from the East.

The poverty rate in the Republic of Moldova has seen a slight decline in recent years; however, it remains significantly high, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Experts highlight a substantial disparity between rural and urban residents, emphasizing the need for targeted measures to address these differences.

European leaders congratulated Poland's new president, Karol Nawrocki, and expressed their hopes for continued close cooperation with Warsaw. Ursula von der Leyen, Viktor Orban, and Petr Pavel were among those who sent messages of support following the conservative candidate's narrow victory in the second round of the presidential election. President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also sent congratulations.

A large network of anonymous Facebook pages, coordinated by the Russian Federation and fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, is being used to influence the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova and to undermine pro-European public discourse. This information comes from an investigation conducted by the WatchDog.MD community, which identified at least 2,167 automated pages. Out of these, 146 pages are directly linked to the “Shor” group.

A young man was hospitalized in the early hours of June 1 after being attacked by an unknown assailant on a trolleybus traveling along Grigore Vieru Boulevard, in the Rîșcani sector of Chisinau. The incident occurred around 1:05 a.m.

Unaffiliated MP Alexandr Suhodolski has not received his monthly salary, allowances, or compensation because he failed to attend any plenary or committee meetings in May. As a result, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu issued a provision to suspend these payments until the MP resumes his legislative activities.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) started screening sessions with the European Commission in Brussels on Monday, June 3, to evaluate the Republic of Moldova's readiness to join the European Union. The discussions concentrate on important topics such as agriculture and rural development, food safety, and fisheries and aquaculture.

Today marks the start of the secondary school graduation exams for ninth-graders. The first test will assess students in Romanian and world history. In total, students will take four exams. The next exam is scheduled for June 5 and will focus on mathematics. This will be followed by the language of instruction exam on June 9. Finally, the exam for Romanian language and literature, intended for students studying in a foreign language, will take place on June 12.

Young people and urban residents tend to prefer card payments, while those living in villages usually opt for cash. In the first quarter of this year, there were over 2.2 million active bank cards, which is an increase of 300,000 compared to the same period last year.

Independent candidate Nicanor Ciochină, who was accused of fatally hitting a 14-year-old child, received the most votes in the second round of local elections held in Boldurești commune, Nisporeni district.

The second round of new local elections is held in four localities in the country on Sunday, June 1. Residents of Boldurești commune, Nisporeni district, Tabani village, Briceni district, Chiperceni commune, Orhei district and Talmaza village, Stefan Vodă district are expected to go to the polls.

The "Leova–Bumbata" border crossing point will be temporarily closed from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The justice reform process is currently halfway complete, and it is crucial to continue and finalize the extraordinary external evaluation of judges and prosecutors, stated President Maia Sandu during an interview on Cinema 1 TV. She noted that there have already been improvements in the justice system, with some judges making sound decisions in corruption cases. However, she emphasized the need for more courageous magistrates.

Fourteen business representatives and Chambers of Commerce from seven countries—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine—recently gathered at an international conference in the Republic of Moldova. The conference's focus was to explore Moldova's tourism potential, particularly rural tourism. These representatives were drawn to the idea of investing in rural tourism, a sector that holds significant promise but remains relatively unknown compared to other forms of tourism.

Young people from various rural areas marched through the capital's center. They chanted slogans advocating for Moldova's accession to the European Union and gave speeches outside the Parliament in Chisinau.

Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, is paying an official visit to Greece, from June 1 to 4, at the invitation of his Greek counterpart.

The second round of local elections will occur in four areas on Sunday, June 1. According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), the nine polling stations opened at 07:00.

World Children's Day is celebrated on June 1 in the Republic of Moldova. Various cultural and entertainment activities are being organized in several locations across the country, including Chisinau.

Children from the Rublenita commune in the Soroca district will soon enjoy modern and safe conditions at their kindergarten. The "Alunelul" preschool is currently undergoing renovations as part of the "European Village 2" National Program. The building, which was constructed in the 1960s, has not received any significant renovations until now.

Children from Rublenita commune, Soroca district, will soon benefit from modern and safe conditions at the kindergarten they attend. The "Alunelul" preschool institution is in the midst of a renovation process, with the works being carried out within the framework of the "European Village 2" National Program. The building, built in the 1960s, has not benefited from major capital interventions so far.

The Coalition for Unity and Welfare (CUB) has reiterated its strong commitment to supporting the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union. It views this goal as crucial for enhancing the well-being of its citizens. This determination was expressed in a resolution adopted today by CUB members during the party’s second congress.

Carolina Novac and Constantin Borosan, both state secretaries in the Ministry of Energy, were appointed by the government to Moldovagaz's Supervisory Board. This decision was approved during Moldovagaz's General Meeting of Shareholders. Additionally, four representatives from Gazprom were also appointed to the Supervisory Board, according to an announcement from the Public Property Agency.

The year 2029 is a feasible deadline for completing the process of Moldova's accession to the European Union, said the Deputy Secretary General of the Government, Rodica Crudu, in the "Parallel 47" program on Radio Moldova. According to her, the recent adoption of the National Accession Plan to the community bloc aims to transpose European legislation and strengthen institutional capacities to ensure the efficient implementation of European norms. The program's periodic update will consider the recommendations of the European Commission and new commitments that may arise during the accession negotiations. Experts say that this plan is a clear commitment of the authorities in Chisinau to continue the European path.

A 63-year-old woman died after she was struck by a trolleybus on Decebal Boulevard in the Botanica sector of Chisinau. According to the police, the accident occurred around 12:45 p.m.

In the Republic of Moldova, three out of ten adults currently use various tobacco products, and this figure has been rising in recent years, according to the latest national study on the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Alarmingly, an increasing number of young people are becoming trapped in this addiction. The Ministry of Health reports that approximately one in three adolescents have tried electronic cigarettes, and 23.1% of them use nicotine-based products. In response to this issue, Parliament has strengthened anti-smoking legislation to protect public health and align with European Union standards.

The activity of the Leova–Bumbata Border Crossing Point is temporarily suspended on Saturday, May 31, 2025, between 12:00 and 15:00. The measure is necessary to carry out technical works to check and consolidate the bridge.

Road traffic on Ștefan cel Mare and Sfânt Boulevard, within the perimeter of Mitropolit G. Bănulescu-Bodoni and A. Pușkin streets, will be suspended from May 31 to June 1.

The Republic of Moldova can learn important lessons from Sweden's experience in the process of joining the European Union, according to Swedish ambassador to Chisinau, Katarina Fried, in an interview with Moldova 1. She highlighted that combating disinformation, investing in civic education, and encouraging active participation from society at all levels are crucial. The ambassador also emphasized that Moldova deserves a place in the European family, and that progress made by the country will help open the doors to EU membership.

The political relations between the Republic of Moldova and Belgium are stronger than ever, according to Viorel Cibotaru, the Moldovan Ambassador to Brussels. He noted that the new Belgian government remains committed to supporting Moldova's European aspirations and enhancing bilateral relations.

The Republic of Moldova has maintained a relationship with the North Atlantic Alliance for over 30 years, and this partnership has continually evolved. Currently, there are several areas where cooperation can be enhanced for the benefit of our country. This is particularly relevant in light of the Moldova-NATO Individual Partnership Programme (ITPP) for 2025-2028 , which was recently approved by the government in Chișinău. In an interview with Radio Moldova, Viorel Cibotaru, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Belgium, stated that through joint military exercises and cooperation, our country has strengthened its defense capabilities while upholding its status of neutrality.

After orchards across nearly all regions of the Republic of Moldova were impacted by two waves of severe frosts in April, followed by hail at the end of May, the “Moldova Fruct” Association is urging the Government and the Ministry of Agriculture to declare a state of agricultural emergency due to spring natural calamities, by May 31. In an official request sent on May 23 to Prime Minister Dorin Recean and Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Ludmila Catlabuga, the Association highlighted the significant losses experienced by farmers. The weather events—specifically, frosts occurring from April 7 to 11 and again from April 28 to 29, as well as hailstorms on May 1—have severely impacted crops during critical stages of growth, such as flowering and fruit formation, according to representatives of “Moldova Fruct.”

The Customs Service announced that the passage through the Leova customs post will be temporarily suspended this evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This measure is necessary due to the rising water levels of the Prut River and maintenance work on the pontoon bridge.

Experts view the military-patriotic education at the "Suvorov" school in Tiraspol as aggressive propaganda that impacts children's development and normalizes a culture of aggression. This approach aims to cultivate a generation that is loyal to the Kremlin and prepared to support occupation regimes. Experts caution that Russia is strengthening its influence on the left bank of the Nistru through espionage activities and military recruitment campaigns, which contradict international norms and national legislation. These findings were discussed in the show "IN CONTEXT" on Moldova 1.

Students from the eight Romanian-language educational institutions in the Transnistrian region celebrated the Last Bell Ceremony on May 30. This year's festivities occurred without incidents or restrictions imposed by the so-called authorities on the left bank of the Nistru. Previously, institutions were prohibited from flying the tricolor flag or singing the national anthem, and local militia supervised the activities.