Sole survivor of Greek crash repatriated to Moldova

A seven-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a fatal car accident in Greece that claimed the lives of her parents and six-month-old sister, arrived in Chisinau overnight on August 15. Nearly a month after the tragedy, she was admitted to the Mother and Child Institute for ongoing medical treatment.

Heavy exit traffic at Leuseni border prompts rerouting advisory

Heavy outbound traffic involving both passengers and vehicles was reported on Saturday morning at the Leușeni–Albița border crossing on the border between Moldova and Romania.

38th Peace Corps cohort swears in Moldova

A new group of 22 Peace Corps volunteers from the United States officially took their oath today in Moldova. The cohort will now deploy to communities across the country to teach English, promote health education, and support local development over a two-year service period.

Moldovan and Romanian villages secure €1.37m in EU funding

Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.

Moldova university enrollments rise 16% in 2026

Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.

Moldova president honors 1970 anti-Soviet graffiti activists

President Maia Sandu met on Friday, August 14, with Lilia Neagu and Asea Andruh-Scorpan, two women who defied Soviet authorities nearly 56 years ago as teenagers by painting anti-regime slogans across Chișinău. Sandu praised their bravery and emphasized the importance of preserving personal stories of resistance for younger generations who never lived under totalitarian rule.

Dniester River levels plunge amid severe drought

Persistent drought and declining water inflow from Ukraine have pushed the Dniester River to critical lows, leaving large sections overgrown with vegetation and walkable on foot.

Ungheni hospital gets €60,000 Japanese grant for eye surgery

Ungheni Regional Hospital is set to modernize its ophthalmic services following the acquisition of a state-of-the-art surgical microscope for complex eye procedures.

Consumers are more willing to denounce product non-conformity, filing over 1,200 petitions

During the first half of 2026, the most common complaints were about inadequate services and non-conforming non-food products. Additionally, the number of petitions rose significantly to 1,275—an increase of nearly 80% compared with the same period in the previous year.

Panic at Chisinau Airport: Hundreds evacuated, flights modified

This morning, hundreds of passengers were evacuated from "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau following a bomb alert that was reported around 4:30 a.m. The Border Police and specialized units from the Ministry of Internal Affairs responded to the situation, resulting in a temporary suspension of the airport's operations.

"100 Stories Read" program expands: Reading makes children more open and communicative

The national program "100 Stories Read" is being expanded across the country. During this phase, 1,300 kindergartens will receive a set of 21 children's books along with a display shelf to help create reading spaces. In total, 27,300 books and 1,300 shelves will be distributed.

VIDEO | Moldova's 1995 independence marked its official entry into the European value space

Moldova 1 TV continues its editorial campaign titled "35 Years of Independence," which marks the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Moldova's independence. Until August 27, viewers can enjoy two special episodes each day that chronologically explore the key moments in the recent history of the Republic of Moldova.