Fatal accident in Vaslui county: Two Moldovan citizens died

Two citizens from the Republic of Moldova lost their lives in a traffic accident on the morning of September 14, near the municipality of Bârlad in Vaslui County, Romania. The car they were in collided with a semi-truck, resulting in the victims— a 21-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man—being trapped in the wreckage.

Promo-LEX: Transnistrian students involved in Russian "patriotic" programs

This summer, dozens of students from the Transnistrian region took part in "patriotic education" programs and initiatives that promote Russian historical narratives. These activities were organized in the Russian Federation and occupied Crimea. A report released by the Promo-LEX Association indicates that some of these programs occurred at centers that are under international sanctions. The organization has raised concerns about the potential risks of indoctrination and the associated security implications.

Two drones illegally entered Moldova's airspace, one over Palanca

On the morning of Monday, September 14, two drones entered the airspace of the Republic of Moldova without authorization. This incident occurred during significant Russian attacks on the Odesa region of Ukraine. The drones were detected near the village of Palanca in the Ștefan Vodă district, as well as near the villages of Cioburciu and Pervomaisc, located on the left bank of the Nistru.

Border Police announce special measures at Chișinău Airport from September 14-17

Special measures to manage access and passenger flow were implemented at the "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chișinău on Monday, September 14. These restrictions will remain in effect until September 17 because a large number of Hasidic pilgrims are returning from Ukraine to fly home.

Five freight cars derail on Soviet-era southern Moldova line

Five freight cars carrying gravel derailed in southern Moldova on Sunday, halting traffic along a Soviet-era railway corridor that has not undergone major overhaul since 1956, state railway authorities said.

Moldova urges alternate route as Palanca border faces delays

Moldovan border authorities deployed extra staff and opened additional control lanes at the Palanca checkpoint to ease heavy outbound congestion, redirecting motorists toward the Tudora-Starokazacie crossing.

Biological pest control curbs woodland damage across Moldova

Moldova has reduced forest land affected by defoliating insects from 80,000 to 65,000 hectares over the past five years by prioritizing biological pest management, official forestry data shows.

Health officials alert public after Moldova detects West Nile virus

Moldovan health authorities have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus, including one locally transmitted infection, prompting public health warnings amid an escalating European mosquito-borne disease season.

Sandu rallies youth on Dniester banks to build national resilience

More than 500 young people gathered in Holercani along the Dniester River this weekend for the fifth Moldova Youth Forum, engaging with policymakers and President Maia Sandu on civic participation and national resilience.

Houseplants require adjusted care as autumn arrives

Indoor gardeners must adjust plant care routines across homes this September as daylight shortens and temperatures cool, slowing houseplant growth cycles and shifting seasonal hydration requirements.

Students mentor peers as Moldova scales up math exam drive

Moldova has launched the second edition of its nationwide peer-tutoring initiative, pairing secondary school students with older mentors to boost performance in national mathematics graduation exams.

F-16s scrambled as drone crosses Moldova and crashes in Romania

A military drone traversed Moldovan airspace before crashing into a Romanian cornfield on Saturday, prompting NATO member Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets and Moldova to halt civilian flights.