"We'll miss our families, but we're saving lives". Moldovan firefighters head to Greece to battle wildfires

A group of twenty-four firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergencies has set off for Greece to help extinguish wildfires in the Thessaloniki region. They are traveling with seven specialized vehicles to support their efforts in the Hellenic Republic, which has encountered some of the most devastating wildfires in recent decades. These fires have become more frequent and severe due to extreme temperatures and climate change.

France celebrates Bastille Day with strategic European focus

France celebrated its National Day on July 14 with a grand military parade along the Champs-Élysées, highlighting the theme of "Europe's strategic reawakening."

Russian drone crash in Moldova highlights air defense gaps

A Russian Geran-2 strike drone carrying a 40-kilogram high-explosive warhead crashed on July 13 near a residential area in Copanca village, Causeni district.

Moldova Church under Moscow seeks ties with Romanian Metropolis

The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which operates under the Moscow Patriarchate, has signaled a desire to mend ties with the rival Metropolis of Bessarabia, subordinate to the Romanian Orthodox Church.

Russian drone with 40kg payload crashes in Copanca, Moldova

A fallen Russian Geran-2 drone carrying 40 kilograms of explosives could have flattened a residential house or destroyed up to three floors of an apartment building had it exploded in the village of Copanca, security experts warned.

Moldovan firefighters deploy to Greece for EU wildfire mission

A team of 24 firefighters from the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) will deploy to Greece on July 14. They will assist Greek authorities in combating severe forest fires across the country.

Moldova needs malpractice law to protect doctors and patients

Moldova’s lack of a modern medical malpractice framework harms both patients and healthcare workers, according to medical management expert Rodica Rusu-Gramma.

Human remains found in Dănceni lake investigation

Authorities in Moldova have launched a criminal investigation following the discovery of human remains in a lake near Dănceni, Ialoveni district. The remains were recovered on Sunday, July 12, by local authorities.

Silver, bronze and honors for Moldova at Physics Olympiad in Colombia

Students from Moldova won two silver medals, one bronze medal, and received two honorable mentions at the International Physics Olympiad in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Moldovan invention gives agri-food waste a second life

In a world where plastic has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives, a young woman from the Republic of Moldova is demonstrating that change can begin with a courageous idea. Food engineer Olga Fiodorov has developed an innovative method to transform what typically ends up in the trash—fruit and vegetable scraps—into sustainable, safe, and functional materials for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Gagauzia teachers join program to protect and promote their language

A group of 47 teachers from the Gagauz Autonomous University of Moldova (UTA) has successfully completed advanced training courses in the Gagauz language. These courses were organized by the Ministry of Education and Research in collaboration with the University of Comrat. This initiative is part of the national action plan for 2026-2027, which aims to support the learning and promotion of the Gagauz language in the region.

80 children joined English lessons with students from a leading UK school

Eighty children from the Republic of Moldova and Ukrainian refugees participated in intensive English language courses. Their instructors were students and graduates from a prestigious school in the United Kingdom. The young teachers took this opportunity to explore the Republic of Moldova and learn about the country's culture and traditions, while also exchanging experiences with the camp participants.