Farmers announce protest on the Sculeni to Fălești national road

Several farmers from the Fălești district will take part in a protest on Friday, June 12, against what they describe as the "discrimination and decapitalization" of micro, small, and medium-sized farms. The protest is backed by the Farmers' Force Association.

Sergiu Caraman re-elected chair of the Superior Council of Magistracy

Sergiu Caraman was re-elected as chair of the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM) on June 9. He secured a new two-year term after receiving eight votes from Council members.

ANRE extends Moldovagaz gas supply to Tiraspol

Moldovagaz will remain the entity responsible for supplying natural gas to the Transnistrian region. The decision was approved by the Board of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) at its June 9 meeting.

Romania’s PM-designate backs Moldova’s EU path

Eugen Tomac, Romania's Prime Minister-designate, recently gave his first interview in this new role. If confirmed as the Government leader in Bucharest, he outlined key objectives, including unifying the educational curriculum and adjusting legislation to ensure that Romanian and Moldovan media have free access to both markets.

Agriculture goes digital with new farmer's registry

The digitalization of agriculture is an essential aspect of the Republic of Moldova's journey towards European integration. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) presented its key commitments and planned actions to align Moldovan agriculture with European Union standards during a meeting of the working group for the agri-food sector, which is part of the Economic Council under the Prime Minister.

Experts: Romania and Moldova need stronger air defense

The incidents recorded in Lopatna, Galați, and Constanța illustrate that the threats stemming from the war in Ukraine are increasingly extending beyond its borders. The crash of these drones is not merely an accident; it underscores the security vulnerabilities of Romania and the Republic of Moldova. Experts point out that this situation is putting significant pressure on these countries' ability to respond quickly and effectively to such challenges.

Rapeseed stays among Moldova’s most profitable crops

Following a year of record harvests, rapeseed continues to garner interest from farmers. This year, the cultivated area is estimated at approximately 158,000 hectares, including around 20,000 hectares in the Transnistrian region.

Baccalaureate 2026: Over 17,000 take foreign language exam

Today, June 9, over 17,000 candidates are expected to take the foreign language test, the third examination in the national baccalaureate exam, according to data from the Ministry of Education and Research.

Neanderthals performed dentistry 59,000 years ago, study finds

A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar discovered in Siberia shows clear evidence of primitive dental treatment, according to a recent scientific analysis. Anthropologists concluded that the species practiced advanced tooth-drilling procedures, which independent media outlet TV Rain reported as "unbearably painful."

Chisinau theater cuts energy bills by 70% via solar roof

Solar panels installed on the roof of the Ginta Latină Culture and Arts Center in Chișinău now supply over 70% of the annual electricity consumed by the Teatrul Fără Nume (Theater Without a Name). The infrastructure modernization project, completed in 2023, functions under the direct financial sponsorship of the Moldovan Ministry of Culture.

Moldova police seize undocumented goods in Strășeni raid

Strășeni police officers seized over 1,000 cigarette packs, 3,600 loose cigarettes, 1,170 liters of alcohol, and undocumented pyrotechnics during a targeted regional operation. The confiscated illicit goods are valued at over €5,870 (approx. 115,000 MDL).

French NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia

French Air Force fighter jets operating under NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission have shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inside Latvian airspace. This marks the first security incident of its kind in Latvia, occurring alongside a simultaneous drone explosion in neighboring Moldova.