Loud boom reported near Chișinău; police checking localities

A loud boom was reported this morning, September 18, near Chișinău, specifically southwest of the village of Colonița, toward Tohatin. Several individuals contacted the police through the 112 emergency service to report the incident. Law enforcement officers inspected the local area. So far, authorities have found no objects, signs of an explosion, or other public hazards.

UTM is launching a new space mission with a Romanian university, from nanosatellites to AI

The Republic of Moldova achieved a historic milestone by launching TUMnanoSAT, the country's first satellite, into orbit. Researchers at the Technical University of Moldova (UTM) developed this nanosatellite. It was launched on August 12, 2022, and remained in orbit for nearly six months, until January 31, 2023. This successful mission showcased the technical capabilities of the team based in Chisinau. Following this achievement, UTM researchers are already working on a new space mission, with a launch planned for next year.

Moldova rolls out €650,000 grant fund for youth NGOs

Youth organisations in the Republic of Moldova can secure state grants of up to €29,800 (approx. 600,000 MDL) per project under the newly launched 2027 Grants Programme.

Unidentified drone crosses into Moldova during Russian strikes

An unidentified drone briefly crossed into Moldovan airspace on Thursday morning as Russian forces conducted massive strikes against neighbouring Ukraine, including the southern Odessa region, the Defense Ministry said.

Moldova rolls out three-bin waste sorting ahead of EU drive

Moldovan households will receive three separate bins for sorting waste under a national environmental modernization drive designed to align waste management with European Union standards, Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder announced.

Global democracy report sees Moldova drop across all four metrics

Moldova dropped across all four categories assessed in the Global State of Democracy 2026 report, published by International IDEA, reflecting a broader worldwide trend of democratic decline and institutional stagnation.

Moldova backs €4.3M UN grant for army crisis gear

Moldova will receive a non-reimbursable grant worth over €4.3 million (approx. 83.2 million MDL) from the United Nations to upgrade operational and emergency response capabilities across its National Army.

Moldova to fund IVF for uninsured couples in demographic drive

Moldova will extend state-funded in vitro fertilisation services to uninsured couples, investing €2.6 million (approx. 50 million MDL) through 2030 to counter declining birth rates and ease access to fertility treatments.

Moldova shifts from residential care to digital inclusion

Moldova is overhauling its disability support framework by modernising assessment criteria, digitising public applications, and expanding community-based housing to accelerate deinstitutionalisation between 2026 and 2030, official data show.

Moldova's Food Bank turns surplus food into 250,000 meals

Moldova's Food Bank recovered more than 125 tonnes of surplus groceries in 2025, converting commercial waste into nearly 250,000 meals for impoverished families and elderly citizens across the country.

Independence as remembered by those who lived it, during the Decade of National Values

In September, students in the Republic of Moldova are taking part in the "Decade of National Values" campaign. This initiative, launched by the Ministry of Education and Research to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the country's independence, aims to help students understand their national history and promote responsible civic behavior.

Training for National Army reservists assesses skills

Armed Forces reservists will be called up for training exercises in September and October. With the issuance of call-up notices, the Ministry of Defence warns of the risk of fake orders being distributed and advises citizens to verify the authenticity of the documents at Territorial Military Centres.