Moldova issues travel alert for Latvia-Belarus border

The Moldovan Embassy in Latvia issued a travel advisory on Sunday, Aug. 2, warning citizens traveling by land of major disruptions at the Latvian-Belarusian border.

Father rescues daughter and friend before drowning in Italy

A 34-year-old Moldovan father lost his life in northern Italy after rescuing his six-year-old daughter and another young girl from drowning in the Po River.

Cyberattack targets Education Ministry website; users urged to avoid suspicious pages

On August 1, the website of the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) experienced a cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized alterations to its source code. The MEC has reported that the incident redirected users to external websites and partially disrupted the functionality of certain pages on the site.

A Moldovan-Turkish college named after Erdogan could be opened in Comrat

Young people from Gagauzia will have the opportunity to study information technologies, electronics, and electromechanics at home. The government plans to vote on August 5 to establish a Moldovan-Turkish college in Comrat, named after the current President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This institution will be created based on the cooperation agreement signed between Moldova and Ankara in the area of vocational and technical education.

A new fortified settlement was found at Gura Bâcului, dating to the 9th–10th centuries

A large fortified settlement was discovered near Gura Bâcului, as revealed by research conducted by the National Archaeological Agency. This finding, made during excavations at a tumular necropolis from the Second Iron Age, enhances the archaeological map of the Lower Nistru microzone and provides new insights into the living conditions and fortification systems of the Early Middle Ages.

Igor Grosu: "The state will assist citizens" after the gas price hike

Natural gas consumers may soon receive compensation directly on their bills. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said this method of aid has proven more effective than direct payments to eligible applicants' cards. However, a final decision will be reached after further consultations.

One teacher for 17 students: Changes in Moldova's university system over 20 years

A record number of 6,423 foreign students studied in the Republic of Moldova during the 2025–2026 academic year. Despite this historic high, expert Veaceslav Ioniță argues that the economic and educational opportunities brought by foreign young people are still being underutilized.

Yellow heatwave warning in Moldova: Temperatures up to 36°C

The Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring Authority issued two Yellow Code warnings on Friday, July 31, announcing a heatwave for the period August 1–3 and an increased risk of vegetation fires from August 1–7.

Honor Guard is preparing for the Independence Day parade

The soldiers of the National Army's Honor Guard Company started preparations for the military parade marking the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova.

2026–2027 academic year brings longer school holidays

In the 2026-2027 school year, beginning on September 1, students in the Republic of Moldova will have longer vacations. Overall, they will enjoy approximately one additional week of free time compared to the previous academic year.

Final reading: Parliament adopts tougher penalties for drug promotion on social media

Social networks and messaging apps will no longer provide a safe space for individuals selling or promoting illegal substances. Starting at the end of August, any drug-related activities conducted online will face harsher penalties. This decision follows a vote by deputies on July 30th regarding significant amendments to the Penal Code.

Over two-thirds of medicines authorized by AMDM are new to Moldova

In 2026, the number of medicines available on the pharmaceutical market in the Republic of Moldova increased by 167. During the first seven months of the year, the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AMDM) authorized a total of 245 new preparations, with 67% of these registered for the first time.