Moldova International Dog Show: Top dogs from across Europe

More than 200 dogs took part in an international show in Chișinău over the last weekend. Impressive demonstrations and interactive activities were a highlight for both participants and spectators.

Cimișlia: Five-kilogram bunch at the jubilee edition of the Grape festival

Winegrowers from across the country participated on Sunday in the tenth edition of the Grape Festival, held in the town of Cimișlia. As is tradition, the event featured the "Giant Grapes" contest. The big winner was a farmer from the village of Burlacu in the Cahul district, who brought a bunch of grapes weighing nearly five kilograms.

Educational support: merit scholarships for Roma pupils and students

Students of Roma descent, aged 16 to 25, will be eligible for 120 merit-based scholarships, each valued at 1,200 lei per month, during the 2025–2026 academic year. This program is offered by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) in partnership with the Interethnic Relations Agency. Its aim is to promote access to education for young Roma.

Sunday's total lunar eclipse, also visible in Moldova

Astronomy enthusiasts will have the chance to witness a "Blood Moon" during a total lunar eclipse on Sunday evening. This event will be primarily observable in Asia, with partial visibility in Europe and Africa, according to g4media.ro.

Maia Sandu's firm message after the recent attack on Ukraine

Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, strongly condemned the most intense attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, which occurred during the night of September 6 to 7. In a message on the X platform, she stated that Russia brings the world “only tons of lies and thousands of missiles that kill innocent civilians.”

IGSU: 25% of rescue, fire units will produce solar energy

Fifteen subdivisions of the General Inspectorate for Emergencies (IGSU) currently have photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of approximately 840 kW. Since 2021, these plants have generated 1,794 MWh of electricity, which is equivalent to over 7.5 million lei at current prices, reads a press release from the institution.

Organic fair held in Chisinau

This weekend, a fair in Chisinau will showcase organic products. Buyers are willing to pay a premium for 100% natural food. Vendors at the fair have certificates that verify the quality and origin of the products they offer at their stalls.

CJI: Manipulation networks flood Telegram with disiniformation narratives

During the second half of August, a new fake news post appeared on Telegram every 2 to 3 days. Some posts were republished 3 to 4 times with minimal changes. This information comes from an analysis conducted by the Center for Independent Journalism (CJI), as reported by IPN. The monitoring focused on the disinformation narratives and manipulation techniques used during this period.

The new emergency warning system in the Republic of Moldova will be fully operational by the end of 2027

The MD–Alert system will be fully operational by the end of 2027, according to the National Program for Moldova’s EU Accession 2025–2029. The statement was made by Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin in an interview with the Moldpres agency. According to the minister, the feasibility study has already been completed, and the project has entered its second phase.

Over 4,000 old books restored yearly

Have you ever wondered what happens to old and damaged books on library shelves after they are no longer in use? They are often entrusted to restorers, commonly referred to as "book doctors." One such department, which serves as an emergency hospital for books, operates at the National Library, where six individuals work on restoring these valuable texts.

Labour reform: Moldova identifies more illegal workers in 8 months than in last 8 years

Authorities in Moldova have identified 5,200 cases of undeclared work in the first eight months of 2025, a figure that exceeds the total recorded over the last eight years combined.

Israel vs Moldova: Ran Ben Shimon downplays Nicolaescu absence

Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon said he is well-acquainted with the Moldova national side. Speaking at a press conference, he stated that the absence of star player Ion Nicolaescu will not be a factor in Friday's match, highlighting the "Tricolors'" collective play.