Moldova funds 3,600 heart surgeries with €11m health fund

More than 3,600 patients in Moldova received state-funded cardiovascular surgery during the first half of 2026. All procedures were fully covered by the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (AOAM).

Diaspora Days 2026 launches in Chisinau with cultural exhibits

Moldova launched Diaspora Days 2026 on August 3 in Chișinău under the official theme "Wherever We Are, Moldova Unites Us." The month-long initiative opened at the National Library with an exhibition celebrating Moldovan authors living abroad.

Moldova Baccalaureate 2026: 129 lyceums achieve 100% pass rate

A total of 129 theoretical lyceums achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2026 Moldovan National Baccalaureate examination. Official performance rankings show that 33 of these institutions recorded an overall graduate grade point average above 8.00.

Indonesian ferry fire leaves 5 dead and 41 missing

At least five people have died and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, rescue officials reported on Sunday.

Low Danube water forces Paks nuclear plant shutdown in Hungary

Hungary's Tisza opposition leader Péter Magyar announced on July 2 that a production unit at the country's sole nuclear power plant has been taken offline.

Romania detects target near Ukraine border after drone incidents

Romanian defense radars tracked an unidentified aerial target near the Ukrainian river border on the morning of August 2, triggering a public emergency warning in border communities.

Russian attacks kill six and injure 80 across Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russian strikes killed six civilians and injured at least 80 others across Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 109 out of 133 attack drones launched by Russia overnight.

Moscow restaurant suicide bombing kills 3 and injures 21

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured after a woman detonated an improvised explosive device near a Moscow restaurant on August 1.

Peru Nazca Lines plane crash kills 13, including European tourists

All 13 people aboard a tourist flight have died after a small passenger plane crashed near the world-famous Nazca Lines in southern Peru on Saturday, July 1.

Chisinau secures fuel and water reserves amid national alert

The Chisinau Commission for Exceptional Situations mandated the creation of strategic fuel and water reserves on July 29. The decision follows a 30-day national state of alert triggered by energy supply chain bottlenecks and critically low water levels in the Dniester River.

Moldova prioritizes EU path and foreign investment

Moldova’s European integration path, strengthening ties with foreign partners, and attracting investment were the central focus of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan’s meeting with accredited ambassadors in Chișinău.

Moldova enters fuel crisis alert as diesel prices surge

Drivers in Moldova will face higher pump prices on Thursday, July 30, following an official rate adjustment by the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE).