Drone crash in Mihăileni on September 8 instilled fear

There was panic in the village of Mihăileni, located in the Râșcani district, after a drone crashed and exploded on September 8 in a nearby field. Residents are becoming increasingly fearful of such incidents, as the explosion was felt within a half-kilometre radius. The impact ignited four separate fires; however, village mayor Valerian Cecan described the damage as insignificant.

Moldova prepares EGTC participation mechanism

Local authorities in the Republic of Moldova can collaborate directly with partners from European Union states through European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC). The Government is expected to soon approve a draft decision to implement the Law on EGTC.

Nearly 130 children from the Transnistrian region enrolled in military schools at age 11

In the 2026–2027 academic year, military educational institutions on the left bank of the Nistru enrolled 127 students. According to official data, 65 minors were admitted to the "Suvorov" military school, while 62 students were accepted into the cadet school in Tighina (Bender), where girls make up approximately half of the new admissions.

Victims of 9/11 commemorated in Parliament. Grosu: "This day shows how fragile peace is"

At the beginning of the Parliament session on September 10, the deputies of the Republic of Moldova observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Speaker Igor Grosu stated that this day serves as a reminder of how fragile peace can be and how quickly a society can be affected, especially in light of the aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, which borders our country.

Igor Dodon refuses to discuss drones falling in Moldova with Russian officials

Socialist leader Igor Dodon has stated that he does not intend to discuss the falling and exploding drones in the Republic of Moldova with Russian officials. Instead, he is focusing on securing "cheap gas" for the country. Dodon clarified that he is not a government representative and therefore cannot raise this matter with Moscow. However, he acknowledges that these incidents pose risks to national security.

Updated census: Over 100,000 Moldovans cohabit, about one million are married

Nearly 95% of families in the Republic of Moldova consist of traditional units—parents and children. However, family composition can vary significantly by area of residence. According to updated data from the 2024 Census, childless couples are most common in the country's northern districts, while larger cities, such as Chisinau, have a higher proportion of single-parent families.

PAS has no mayoral candidate in Gagauzia; Igor Grosu denies "hidden agreements" with Stoianoglo

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has not yet selected a candidate for the governor of Gagauzia. The party's leader, Igor Grosu, has dismissed opposition speculation that former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo would be an unofficial PAS candidate. Grosu emphasized that the government's primary goal is to ensure a fair electoral process in Gagauzia, free from outside influence, and to prevent electoral corruption.

Dan Perciun on improving poor PISA math and reading results

The Ministry of Education plans to revise the mathematics curriculum and introduce Estonian textbooks for students in grades 1-12. Additionally, the Ministry will implement mandatory training programs for teachers facing difficulties. Authorities will also propose changes to the 9th-grade exams and pilot a daily reading initiative that requires students to read for 30 minutes each day. The Minister of Education, Dan Perciun, announced these measures in response to the PISA 2025 results, which revealed a decline in students' performance in mathematics and reading in the Republic of Moldova.

Air quality in Chisinau is monitored in real time

The Civic Network "Aer Live Moldova" monitors air quality in Chisinau daily using sensors it has installed. These devices measure atmospheric pollutant levels and humidity, and transmit data online so citizens can track them almost in real time.

Russian drone flying illegally over Moldova disrupted flights, delaying Zelensky's departure from Chisinau airport.

On September 8, a Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace without authorization, resulting in a temporary closure of the airspace and delays for the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Dumitru Ciorici, the spokesperson for the Chisinau Government, confirmed this after Norwegian media reported that the Ukrainian leader's aircraft was "almost hit" by the drone while preparing for takeoff.

Food shortages in Kiev due to Russian attacks are terrible

In August and September, the Russian military targeted and damaged the warehouses and logistics centers of all major supermarket chains in Ukraine, including Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Fora, according to Taras Vysotsky, the Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, in an interview with The Guardian. He emphasized that this recent wave of attacks is “the most massive since the beginning of the large-scale invasion.” Additionally, warehouses for medicines, including some owned by the World Health Organization (WHO), have also been affected, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Romanian National Theaters Reunion returns to Chisinau with 24 shows

Chisinau is currently emerging as the capital of Romanian theater. Acclaimed actors, top directors, and theater troupes from across Romania, as well as from Ukraine, are crossing the Prut for a new edition of the Romanian National Theaters Reunion. The event kicks off with the tragedy "Richard III", a masterful production that explores themes of power and manipulation. Until September 20, the public can enjoy 24 performances at 12 different theaters throughout the capital.