Great National Dictation: People with visual impairments can participate this year

The Great National Dictation, scheduled for August 31 in honor of Romanian Language Day, is expanding its accessibility. For the first time, the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) will provide adapted conditions to enable people with visual impairments to participate in the contest.

Shahed drone illegally flew over Moldova

On the night of August 20, another Russian drone unauthorizedly crossed the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. The aircraft was tracked for six minutes, from 03:16 to 03:22, flying over the village of Etulia in the Gagauzia autonomy.

Chisinau International Airport sees 21% passenger traffic increase

Chisinau "Eugen Doga" International Airport experienced a 21% increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2026, significantly surpassing the European average of 2.6%. This achievement strengthens Chisinau Airport's status among medium-sized airports in Europe and highlights the growth of the aviation market in the Republic of Moldova.

Hundreds of teachers rally in Moldova as government freezes pay hike

Hundreds of teachers and educators rallied outside the Government building in Chișinău on August 19, demanding that officials honor promised salary increases scheduled for September 1.

Moldova seeks balance on Ukrainian grain transit amid protest threats

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan summoned agricultural leaders to Cabinet headquarters on Thursday, August 20, for extended talks on Ukrainian grain transit across Moldova's rail network.

Chișinău substation nears launch for European power imports

Finalization works at the Chișinău Electrical Substation, part of the strategic 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line, have entered their conclusive phase.

Moldovan agricultural subsidies surge 84% in H1

Moldova disbursed over €69.4 million (approx. 1.36 billion MDL) from its National Fund for Agriculture and Rural Development during the first half of 2026.

Moldova gives investors more time for €6.2M state asset bids

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.

EU grants €1.37m for Moldova and Romania cross-border projects

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.

Moldovan universities admit over 18,000 students

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.

Severe EU drought forces early use of winter feed

A severe drought sweeping across Europe has forced livestock farmers to tap into winter feed reserves months ahead of schedule, as dried-up pastures and damaged crops severely curtail animal feed supplies.

Berlin denounces political exploitation of communist GDR nostalgia

German officials have issued a sharp warning against growing attempts by political extremists to downplay the atrocities of the former East German communist regime.