Two men get years in prison for escape attempt from Penitentiary No. 15, Cricova

Two inmates, aged 24 and 27, who attempted to escape from Penitentiary No. 15 in Cricova, will face extended prison sentences. Both individuals, who were already serving sentences for murder and other crimes, were sentenced to an additional two years each for their escape attempt.

Dormition Fast, one of the year’s most important, started

Orthodox Christians in the Republic of Moldova entered the Fast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary today, August 14, which will last until August 28. It is one of the four great fasting periods in the Orthodox calendar and precedes the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, celebrated in the old style at the end of the month.

CEC: Final day for Moldovans in 10 countries to register for postal voting

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova, who will be on September 28, the day of the parliamentary elections, on the territory of ten states, have the opportunity to vote by mail.

UTM Deputy-Rector warns: Deepfake attackers can clone your voice from just three seconds of video

Video or audio recordings that appear genuine but are actually fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence—commonly referred to as deepfakes—are increasingly encountered online. This technology is frequently exploited by scammers, especially in phone calls or voice messages, where they imitate real voices to solicit sensitive information such as credit card details or money transfers.

“I want to learn too” campaign readies school bags and supplies for hundreds of children

We all have the chance to help a child get ready for school. The "Concordia" Association has launched the "I want to learn too" campaign, aiming to provide 750 children with school bags and supplies.

Armand Duplantis sets the 13th world record at 6.29 meters

Armand "Mondo" Duplantis has set his 13th world record. The Swedish athlete cleared an impressive 6.29 meters in the pole vault at an international tournament held in Budapest, Hungary.

Donnarumma confirms PSG exit, joins Manchester City for €30M

Gianluigi Donnarumma has announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Champions League: Teams qualify for play-offs

Spectacular clashes were seen in the second legs of the Champions League's third qualifying round.

Switzerland adopts EU sanctions, targets Russia and Moldova

Switzerland has adopted the European Union's (EU) 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Judge and prosecutor threatened in Guțul case

After Judge Ana Cucerescu, who handled the case of Governor Evghenia Guțul, received threats, the prosecutor in the case, Ghenadie Epure, has also been sent multiple threatening messages.

Greek court approves Plahotniuc extradition to Moldova

The former leader of the Democratic Party, Vladimir Plahotniuc, could be extradited to Moldova. The decision was made on Wednesday, August 13, by the Athens Court of Appeals, which considered the request from Moldovan prosecutors to extradite the oligarch to Chișinău.

USMF opens second admission round for medicine and pharmacy

Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) has admitted 1,146 candidates following this year's main admission round.