Unauthorized flight detected in Moldova's airspace

An unauthorized flight was detected in the airspace of the Republic of Moldova on Saturday at 11:16 AM, amidst massive attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine. The National Army's Air Operations service announced this, saying it is monitoring the situation and coordinating with competent authorities and the Republic of Moldova's partners.

"The Night Written in Red", a documentary performance on courage and freedom in Parliament Square

On Friday evening, a large crowd gathered in the Parliament Square to attend the documentary performance The Night Written in Red—directed by Luminița Țâcu—which brings back into the public eye the story of two young women who defied the Soviet totalitarian regime and, on the night of October 1, 1970, left over 40 slogans across Chișinău.

Farmers in Fălești protest with tractors on Monday

Farmers in Fălești are taking their tractors out to protest on Monday, September 28, just days after a similar action by farmers in Basarabeasca. They are calling on the authorities to maintain the 8% VAT rate on cereals and oilseeds, extend import licensing requirements, and reimburse the excise duty on diesel fuel purchased this year. The "Farmers' Force" Association made the announcement in a statement.

Demir Dragnev at 90: A life devoted to history and education

Academician Demir Dragnev continues to research, write, and help train new generations of historians. To mark his ninetieth birthday, colleagues, disciples, and family gathered to pay tribute to one of the most important researchers of the medieval and modern history of the Romanian lands.

New central Moldova water pipeline enters testing amid drought

Testing began on the Chișinău–Strășeni–Călărași water pipeline as Moldovan authorities move to secure drinking water supplies for thousands of central households amid a worsening regional drought, officials announced.

Geran-4 drone debris found near Moldova border

Debris from an unmanned aerial vehicle marked "Geran-4" was recovered in northern Moldova near the Ukrainian border following an aerial detonation, national police reported on Thursday.

Moldova to host international projection mapping contest

Nine international artists will compete at Castel Mimi on September 26 during the second edition of Act Festival, a new media contest centered on architectural projection mapping and cross-border creative dialogue.

Moldova sees rise in foreign workers amid domestic labour gaps

More than 5,500 foreign citizens currently hold work-purpose residence permits in Moldova, driven by a growing domestic labour deficit across construction, agriculture, and delivery logistics, official migration data show.

Moldova State University marks 80 years with major upgrades

Moldova State University marked its 80th anniversary and a century of Romanian-language higher education on September 24, celebrating more than 163,000 alumni who shaped the country’s history.

Moldova closes northern airspace as three drones enter

Moldovan authorities shut northern airspace on Thursday after three unmanned aerial vehicles illegally crossed the border from Ukraine during overnight Russian bombardment, the Ministry of Defense said.

Moldova drafts plan for national facial image registry

Moldova’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted regulations to create a national facial recognition database, allowing law enforcement agencies to compare photographs and deploy biometric identification during criminal investigations.

Expert warns of vehicle pollution and traffic crisis in Moldova

Mounting traffic congestion and systemic deficits in alternative transport are intensifying environmental and urban mobility strains across Moldova, environmental expert Ruslan Nercaș warned during an appearance on public broadcaster Moldova 1.