Moldovan universities see high demand for 2026 admission cycle

Thousands of prospective students across Moldova are finalizing their university applications this week, flooding campuses to submit their original documents. Government-subsidized tuition seats remain the most sought-after, sparking intense competition at major institutions.

Wildfires rage across Europe and Canada as thousands evacuate

Uncontained wildfires are raging across Southern Europe and Western Canada, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents and tourists. At least one person has died in Canada, where a provincial state of emergency has been declared as blazes sweep across both continents.

Moldova opens EBRD-funded road linking northern border to Otaci

Residents of Moldova's northern Dondușeni and Ocnița districts now benefit from modernized transport infrastructure following the completion of the Arionești–Otaci road segment.

Moldova secures daily electricity power supply amid energy state of alert

State energy trader Energocom announced that Moldova's electricity needs for Monday, August 10, are fully covered. The company procured a total of 10,502 megawatt-hours (MWh) to meet national consumption.

Moldova Integrity Agency shelves probe into former Moldatsa boss

Moldova's National Integrity Authority (ANI) has declined to launch an investigation into the personal wealth and assets of Dumitru Vangheli, the former interim administrator of state air navigation company Moldatsa. The decision follows a request by the Public Property Agency (APP) to review potential declaration violations.

Moldova plans temporary bank tax hike to 18 percent

Moldova's government has proposed raising the corporate profit tax for banks and financial institutions from 12% to 18% as part of a single-year solidarity measure for 2027.

Moldova saves €13m in ten months following SEPA integration

Moldova’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) has saved citizens and businesses over €13.2 million (approx. 258 million MDL) in its first ten months of operation.

Six under investigation in Italy after Moldovan worker dies

Italian prosecutors in Padua have placed six people under investigation following the death of a 35-year-old Moldovan national who collapsed on a construction site on August 4.

Moldova recalls envoy to Russia after missile-drone strikes village

Moldova has temporarily recalled its ambassador to Russia, Lilian Darii, for urgent consultations in Chisinau following a severe security incident near the Ukrainian border.

Moldova prioritizes air defense after drone-missile explosion

Moldova will prioritize strengthening its airspace surveillance and defense capabilities as Russia's war against Ukraine increasingly threatens civilian areas, President Maia Sandu announced. The statement follows an incident on Sunday, August 9, when a hybrid drone-missile device crashed and exploded near the village of Crocmaz in the Ștefan Vodă district.

Moldovan motorcyclist dies in Warsaw crash near airport

A 27-year-old Moldovan national died late Tuesday in a violent motorcycle collision in Warsaw, Polish authorities confirmed. Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that its embassy in Poland is in direct contact with local officials to provide all necessary consular assistance.

Typhoon Dolphin slams eastern China, forcing 1M to evacuate

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to strike China this year, slammed into the country's eastern coast on Sunday, August 9. The storm unleashed torrential downpours and gale-force winds, triggering widespread flooding and devastating landslides. Transport networks across eastern China suffered severe disruptions, forcing over one million residents to evacuate their homes.