Baccalaureate 2026: Over 17,000 take foreign language exam

Today, June 9, over 17,000 candidates are expected to take the foreign language test, the third examination in the national baccalaureate exam, according to data from the Ministry of Education and Research.

Neanderthals performed dentistry 59,000 years ago, study finds

A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar discovered in Siberia shows clear evidence of primitive dental treatment, according to a recent scientific analysis. Anthropologists concluded that the species practiced advanced tooth-drilling procedures, which independent media outlet TV Rain reported as "unbearably painful."

Chisinau theater cuts energy bills by 70% via solar roof

Solar panels installed on the roof of the Ginta Latină Culture and Arts Center in Chișinău now supply over 70% of the annual electricity consumed by the Teatrul Fără Nume (Theater Without a Name). The infrastructure modernization project, completed in 2023, functions under the direct financial sponsorship of the Moldovan Ministry of Culture.

Moldova police seize undocumented goods in Strășeni raid

Strășeni police officers seized over 1,000 cigarette packs, 3,600 loose cigarettes, 1,170 liters of alcohol, and undocumented pyrotechnics during a targeted regional operation. The confiscated illicit goods are valued at over €5,870 (approx. 115,000 MDL).

French NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia

French Air Force fighter jets operating under NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission have shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inside Latvian airspace. This marks the first security incident of its kind in Latvia, occurring alongside a simultaneous drone explosion in neighboring Moldova.

Russian drone attacks hit Ukraine's Odesa and infrastructure

Russian drone strikes targeted the port city of Odessa and multiple regions across Ukraine on the morning of June 8, killing at least one person and injuring several others.

Moldova launches its first national AI olympiad at Tekwill

Hundreds of students, teachers, and technology enthusiasts gathered at Tekwill Expo Day 2026, an event highlighting digital innovation. The exhibition featured the official launch of the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, where top young programmers competed to secure a spot at the global finals in Kazakhstan.

Fire breaks out in abandoned building in central Chisinau

A fire broke out on the morning of June 8 in an abandoned building in central Chisinau, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. Firefighters successfully contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures, and confirmed that no casualties were reported.

Moldova to produce anti-drone systems to counter Russian hybrid war

Moldova could soon launch domestic production of military drones and jamming systems to counter growing aerial threats.

Pashinyan leads in Armenia election test

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party took an early lead in Sunday’s legislative elections. The vote serves as a crucial test of public support for Yerevan’s strategic foreign policy shift toward the West.

Moldova issues Israel security alert after Iranian strikes

The Moldovan Embassy in Israel issued an urgent security alert for its citizens following a massive Iranian missile and drone barrage.

Moldova mandates cashless payments for businesses by July 2026

The State Tax Service of Moldova has announced that certain economic operators must accept cashless payments in Moldovan lei starting July 1, 2026. This mandate applies to businesses operating physical units that recorded sales over €25,510 (approx. 500,000 MDL) in the previous calendar year.