Moldovan judokas dominate at the Lima Grand Prix

Moldovan judoka Vlad Mitru delivered a fantastic performance at the Grand Prix in Lima, Peru. The 22-year-old athlete emerged as the tournament champion in the under-73-kilogram weight category. This victory marks the fourth medal for judokas from the Republic of Moldova at the competition in Peru.

University admissions: Second round applications due by August 17th

Applications for universities in the Republic of Moldova are still open for a second round. Those who did not participate in the main session or were not accepted into their preferred study program can submit their applications until August 17.

Residents of Delacău will decide by referendum on a sand quarry near their homes

On November 1, the residents of Delacău village in the Anenii Noi district will go to the polls for a local referendum. They will decide whether or not to support the exploitation of mineral resources located less than a kilometer from the village. This issue has been a topic of debate for several years, following a company's request for approval to open a new sand quarry. Local residents and authorities have contested the initiative, citing potential risks to the ecosystem, groundwater, and the village's overall safety.

Author's Wine Festival returns to Chisinau, featuring its largest edition yet

The fourth edition of the Author's Wine Festival will be held from September 4 to 6, 2026, in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova. This year, the festival will span three days for the first time and will feature 40 small wine producers from various regions of the Republic of Moldova. These producers will showcase their wines along with the stories that inspired them.

A drone flew for 18 minutes over Moldova before NATO shot it down in Romania

On the morning of Sunday, August 16, the airspace surveillance systems of the National Army detected an unauthorized aircraft entering the territory of the Republic of Moldova. This incident occurred in the context of the air strikes launched by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. The aircraft flew over Moldovan airspace for 18 minutes.

Russian stocks suffer largest intraday plunge since 2022

Russian equities registered their sharpest single-day decline since September 2022 on Friday, as escalating geopolitical rhetoric shattered investor hopes for a cease-fire in Ukraine.

Moldova outlines mandatory municipal mergers and fiscal decentralization

Localities with fewer than 3,000 residents that refuse voluntary merger face mandatory consolidation by statutory decree ahead of the 2027 local elections, government officials confirmed.

Ukraine strikes Russian space facility Progress and air base

Ukrainian forces launched long-range missile and drone strikes targeting key Russian defense, aerospace, and energy infrastructure hundreds of kilometers behind the border.

Italian police recover stolen French masterpieces near Parma

Italian police have recovered three stolen French masterpieces valued at over €9 million (approx. 177 million MDL) following a raid on a suspect's home near Parma. The paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen in March from a private museum in northern Italy.

Moldova proposes non-partisan rules for Gagauz public broadcaster

Candidates applying for the directorship of Gagauzia’s public broadcaster, GRT, must have no recent political affiliation under proposed amendments to Moldova's Media Audiovisual Services Code.

Russian anti-terror convictions surge to record highs in 2026

Russian courts convicted at least 1,234 people under anti-terrorism legislation in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp escalation in judicial prosecutions compared to the same period last year.

Samara strike hits Russian space and aviation plants

Emergency alerts sounded across Russia’s Samara Region overnight on August 15 following a reported missile threat. Shortly after, eyewitnesses shared photos and videos showing explosions and thick plumes of smoke rising over an industrial zone.