Sole survivor of Greek crash repatriated to Moldova

A seven-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a fatal car accident in Greece that claimed the lives of her parents and six-month-old sister, arrived in Chisinau overnight on August 15. Nearly a month after the tragedy, she was admitted to the Mother and Child Institute for ongoing medical treatment.

Heavy exit traffic at Leuseni border prompts rerouting advisory

Heavy outbound traffic involving both passengers and vehicles was reported on Saturday morning at the Leușeni–Albița border crossing on the border between Moldova and Romania.

Moldova extends privatization bids for state assets

Moldova's Public Property Agency (APP) has extended the application deadline for the privatization of four major state-owned enterprises from August 19 to October 19. The auctions will now take place on October 20.

Moldova local reform: Govt defends amalgamation schedule

Moldovan Government Secretary-General Alexei Buzu has defended the timeline for the country's voluntary municipal merger reform, rejecting criticism from local authorities over tight deadlines and insufficient consultations.

Wildfires rage across Europe as 568k hectares burn

Europe is once again engulfed in devastating wildfires, driven by extreme temperatures and prolonged drought across the continent. Emergency crews in Croatia, Italy, Germany, Spain, Greece, France, and the United Kingdom are fighting round the clock to protect communities.

38th Peace Corps cohort swears in Moldova

A new group of 22 Peace Corps volunteers from the United States officially took their oath today in Moldova. The cohort will now deploy to communities across the country to teach English, promote health education, and support local development over a two-year service period.

Moldovan and Romanian villages secure €1.37m in EU funding

Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.

Moldova university enrollments rise 16% in 2026

Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.

Moldova president honors 1970 anti-Soviet graffiti activists

President Maia Sandu met on Friday, August 14, with Lilia Neagu and Asea Andruh-Scorpan, two women who defied Soviet authorities nearly 56 years ago as teenagers by painting anti-regime slogans across Chișinău. Sandu praised their bravery and emphasized the importance of preserving personal stories of resistance for younger generations who never lived under totalitarian rule.

Dniester River levels plunge amid severe drought

Persistent drought and declining water inflow from Ukraine have pushed the Dniester River to critical lows, leaving large sections overgrown with vegetation and walkable on foot.

Moldova media reform sparks central control clash with Gagauzia

The Moldovan Parliament has introduced a bill to change how the supervisory board of Gagauzia’s regional public broadcaster, GRT, is selected. Under the proposal, the national Audiovisual Council would organize the selection contest instead of the regional assembly.

Chisinau housing market rebounds as revised data reveals 11% drop

The real estate market in Chisinau is recovering visibly, defying last year's pessimistic projections. Newly revised data from the Public Institution Real Estate Cadastre reveals that property transactions in 2025 fell by just 11% compared to 2024, far below the 60% collapse suggested by preliminary figures.