Two convicts receive years in prison for failed escape attempt

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.

Assumption Fast begins — two weeks of prayer

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.

Postal voting: Final day for Moldovans in 10 states to register on CEC’s platform

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.

Deepfake scams are rising — how can we stay safe?

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.

Solidarity for education: How to help a child start school ready

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.

Mondo Duplantis shatters pole vault world record in Budapest

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.

Gianluigi Donnarumma leaves PSG in surprise Manchester City transfer

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

Champions League play-off thrillers and results

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

Swiss sanctions hit Russian influence, 'shadow fleet'

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.

Plahotniuc extradition approved by Athens court

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 announces supplementary admission session for 36 spots

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