Leova customs post temporarily closed on June 3 for bridge maintenance
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3 June 2025 9:00
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.
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21:10
46th World Vine and Wine Congress in Chișinău: historic moment for Moldovan wine industry # Moldova1
The World Congress of Vine and Wine will be held for the first time in the Republic of Moldova from June 16 to 20. This event is regarded as the most significant international gathering dedicated to the wine sector. Organized annually by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), this year marks its 46th edition. The Congress will bring together experts, researchers, winegrowers, oenologists, producers, and policymakers from 51 member countries to discuss the future of the wine industry.
20:50
On the day the Republic of Moldova bids farewell to Eugen Doga, one of its greatest composers, "Teleradio-Moldova" honors him with a series of special shows and broadcasts. On Thursday, June 5, Radio Moldova and Moldova 1 will adjust their program schedules to pay tribute to the master's artistic legacy with respect and admiration.
20:50
Road traffic will be temporarily restricted on Thursday, June 5, in several streets in the center of Chisinau due to the funeral of composer Eugen Doga. According to a statement from the City Hall, these restrictions will be in effect from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. During this time, traffic will be redirected to adjacent routes.
20:40
The Republic of Moldova may become a "resilience test" for EU enlargement in coming years, expert # Moldova1
In the coming years, the Republic of Moldova may serve as a critical "resilience test" for the European Union's (EU) enlargement policy. This is largely due to the "unprecedented" disinformation and propaganda campaigns launched by the Russian Federation to influence elections in Moldova. Eugen Muravschi, an expert from the WatchDog community, shared this insight during an interview with Moldova 1 TV.
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17:40
Opinion: The Republic of Moldova may become a "resilience test" for EU enlargement in coming years # Moldova1
In the coming years, the Republic of Moldova may serve as a critical "resilience test" for the European Union's (EU) enlargement policy. This is largely due to the "unprecedented" disinformation and propaganda campaigns launched by the Russian Federation to influence elections in Moldova. Eugen Muravschi, an expert from the WatchDog community, shared this insight during an interview with Moldova 1 TV.
17:20
The Central Electoral Commission approved a request for a recount of votes in the Boldurești commune, Nisporeni district, submitted by independent candidate Sergiu Bulicanu. According to the CEC's decision, which was made during a meeting on June 4, the results of the recount will be reported by June 8 at the latest.
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15:10
The Republic of Moldova will soon receive 300 million euros in pre-financing from the 1.9 billion euro Growth Plan. Siegfried Mureșan, the chairman of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with the Republic of Moldova, made this announcement on his Facebook page following a meeting in Brussels with Prime Minister Dorin Recean.
13:20
Dorin Recean tells Roberta Metsola in Brussels: "We’ll make every effort to join the EU by 2028" # Moldova1
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, stated today in Brussels that the country will make every effort to be ready for accession to the European Union by 2028. This assurance was given during a meeting with Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament.
13:10
European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, is scheduled to visit the Republic of Moldova for a working trip on Thursday, June 5. During his visit, he will meet with Prime Minister Dorin Recean to discuss important topics related to Moldova's European integration and the enhancement of cooperation in the energy sector.
12:00
June 5 was declared a day of national mourning in the Republic of Moldova in honor of composer Eugen Doga, whose funeral will take place on that day. President Maia Sandu signed the decree today, June 4, expressing deep sadness over the composer’s passing. Doga made significant contributions to the development of both national and universal musical art and played a vital role in promoting the culture and image of the Republic of Moldova on the international stage.
10:10
Bomb alert is reported at the Chisinau Court based in Buiucani. According to the press officer of the Chisinau Police Department, Svetlana Scripnic, on the morning of June 4, at around 9:15, a man called the single emergency service 112 and announced that the institution, located on Ștefan cel Mare Boulevard, was mined.
8:50
The ninth meeting of the European Union-Republic of Moldova Association Council is taking place today in Brussels. This meeting aims to evaluate Chisinau's progress in the EU accession process and the commitments made to implement essential reforms.
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22:00
EU enlargement faces external influence. Marta Kos: "Some Moldovan priests and teachers were trained in Russia" # Moldova1
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.
21:50
Eugen Doga’s funeral set for June 5. Ministry of Culture: “An era has ended for Moldova’s culture” # Moldova1
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.
19:20
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.
18:00
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).
17:40
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.
17:30
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.
14:50
Composer Eugen Doga died. Ministry of Culture: "He left today to compose music for angels" # Moldova1
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.
13:30
A 73-year-old woman died this morning following a road accident on Vadul lui Vodă Street in the Ciocana sector of Chisinau.
12:10
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.
12:00
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.
9:10
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.
9:00
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.
9:00
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.
More than 2 days ago
20:40
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.
20:30
Shor and Tauber’s accounts remain blocked as Interinstitutional Supervisory Council extends the measure # Moldova1
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.
17:20
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.
16:50
Elections in Poland: Congratulations to Karol Nawrocki. Maia Sandu: "Moldova looks forward to continued cooperation" # Moldova1
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.
13:30
Watchdog: Russia and Ilan Shor behind Facebook disinfo network with over 2,000 fake pages # Moldova1
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.
11:30
Trolleybus attack in Chișinău: man hospitalized after assault and stabbing by unknown attacker # Moldova1
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.
11:20
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.
11:00
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.
9:00
Graduation exams begin. Maia Sandu to graduates: "Your work will pay off – believe in yourself." # Moldova1
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.
8:50
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.
8:40
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.
1 June 2025
20:00
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.
20:00
The "Leova–Bumbata" border crossing point will be temporarily closed from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
16:10
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.
16:00
Business representatives from seven countries visited Moldova to explore tourism potential # Moldova1
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 focused on exploring Moldova's tourism potential, mainly rural tourism. These representatives were drawn to investing in rural tourism, a sector that holds significant promise but remains relatively unknown compared to other forms of tourism.
13:20
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.
11:40
Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, is paying an official visit to Greece, from June 1 to 4, at the invitation of his Greek counterpart.
10:50
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.
10:50
The second round of new local elections is taking place in four localities in the country on Sunday, June 1. According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), the nine polling stations opened at 07:00.
10:40
"Alunelul" kindergarten in Rublenița is being modernized for safer, more attractive child care # Moldova1
Children from the Rublenita commune in the Soroca district will soon enjoy modern and safe conditions at their kindergarten. The "Alunelul" preschool is currently renovating 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.
31 May 2025
21:20
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.
17:30
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.
17:20
Moldova plans to join the EU by 2029 with an ambitious plan for legal reforms and key investments # Moldova1
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.
17:20
Serious accident in Chisinau: 63-year-old woman fatally struck by trolleybus on Decebal Blvd. # Moldova1
A 63-year-old woman died after being 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.
14:30
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.
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