Chisinau prepares emergency water plan amid low Dniester levels

The municipality of Chisinau is preparing emergency contingency plans for potential water supply disruptions driven by falling water levels in the Dniester River and an ongoing regional hydrological drought.

Latvian FM Baiba Braze to visit Moldova for EU integration talks

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže will pay a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on August 3–4, following an official announcement by Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 2.

Latvia-Belarus border crossing closed due to IT failure

The Moldovan Embassy in Latvia issued a travel advisory on Sunday, Aug. 2, warning citizens traveling by land of major disruptions at the Latvian-Belarusian border.

Moldovan father drowns saving two girls in Po River

A 34-year-old Moldovan father lost his life in northern Italy after rescuing his six-year-old daughter and another young girl from drowning in the Po River.

Cyberattack targets Education Ministry website

On August 1, the website of the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) experienced a cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized alterations to its source code. The MEC has reported that the incident redirected users to external websites and partially disrupted the functionality of certain pages on the site.

Government may establish a Moldovan-Turkish college in Comrat named after Erdogan

Young people from Gagauzia will have the opportunity to study information technologies, electronics, and electromechanics at home. The government plans to vote on August 5 to establish a Moldovan-Turkish college in Comrat, named after the current President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This institution will be created based on the cooperation agreement signed between Moldova and Ankara in the area of vocational and technical education.

Archaeological discovery: fortified site found at Gura Bâcului on the Nistru

A large fortified settlement was discovered near Gura Bâcului, as revealed by research conducted by the National Archaeological Agency. This finding, made during excavations at a tumular necropolis from the Second Iron Age, enhances the archaeological map of the Lower Nistru microzone and provides new insights into the living conditions and fortification systems of the Early Middle Ages.

Compensations may return to the bill, Igor Grosu

Natural gas consumers may soon receive compensation directly on their bills. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said this method of aid has proven more effective than direct payments to eligible applicants' cards. However, a final decision will be reached after further consultations.

Foreign student demographics in Moldova: Top countries of origin

A record number of 6,423 foreign students studied in the Republic of Moldova during the 2025–2026 academic year. Despite this historic high, expert Veaceslav Ioniță argues that the economic and educational opportunities brought by foreign young people are still being underutilized.

Heatwave and fire risk in Moldova: Two Yellow Codes issued for early August

The Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring Authority issued two Yellow Code warnings on Friday, July 31, announcing a heatwave for the period August 1–3 and an increased risk of vegetation fires from August 1–7.

Honor Guard readies for Independence Day parade

The soldiers of the National Army's Honor Guard Company started preparations for the military parade marking the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova.

2026–2027 school year: Students will enjoy longer holidays

In the 2026-2027 school year, beginning on September 1, students in the Republic of Moldova will have longer vacations. Overall, they will enjoy approximately one additional week of free time compared to the previous academic year.