Over 2,500 write in Romanian on Moldova's language day in Chisinau

More than 2,500 people gathered in Chisinau's central square on Monday to take part in the Great National Dictation, celebrating Romanian Language Day and commemorating the country's historic break from Soviet linguistic control.

Moldova's public broadcaster launches educational show to promote accurate speech

Moldova's public broadcaster Moldova 1 has launched a dedicated educational segment titled 'Speaking Correctly' to foster linguistic precision, debuting on Monday as the country celebrates Romanian Language Day.

Firefighters battle blaze at commercial building in Chisinau

Firefighters in the Moldovan capital of Chisinau responded to a major blaze on Monday morning after flames engulfed a three-story commercial building near the city's Central Market.

Chișinău readies 146 schools and pledges €35 pupil allowances

The municipality of Chișinău will provide €35 (approx. 700 MDL) in back-to-school assistance to roughly 8,000 vulnerable children ahead of the new academic year starting Sept. 1, Mayor Ion Ceban announced.

Sandu, EU envoy honor Romanian language as cornerstone of identity

Moldovan state leaders, cultural figures, and foreign diplomats marked Romanian Language Day on Monday, celebrating the mother tongue as an essential pillar of national identity and cultural endurance.

Air object breaches Moldovan airspace near breakaway Transnistria

An unidentified aerial object briefly breached Moldova's sovereign airspace on Saturday near the breakaway region of Transnistria before returning to Ukraine amid heavy Russian airstrikes, the Defense Ministry in Chișinău said.

Chisinau defends concert spending after 20-fold budget hike

The Moldovan government defended spending €490,000 (9.86 million MDL) on its Independence Day concert on Monday, arguing it cut costs by 21% following an investigative report into no-bid procurement.

Moldova halts education protests as government offers salary hikes

Trade unions representing Moldovan education and science professionals have suspended their nationwide protests scheduled for September 1, agreeing to resume salary talks with government officials. Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun confirmed that a new negotiation session will take place on September 1, with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan attending the discussions.

Moldovan prosecutors bust €3M illicit cigarette laundering ring

Moldovan prosecutors have dismantled a €2.98 million (approx. 60 million MDL) money laundering scheme funded by illicit cigarette manufacturing and funneled into Chișinău residential developments, authorities said.

Moldovan soldier proposes atop armored vehicle at national parade

A Moldovan special forces soldier proposed to his girlfriend from an armored military vehicle on Wednesday, minutes before the start of the Independence Day parade in Chișinău.

Moldova, Ukraine and Romania unite on defense and EU path

Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned Russian drone incursions into the country’s airspace as intimidation attempts, speaking on Thursday in Chișinău alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Romanian President Nicușor Dan.

São Paulo digital landmark lights up for Moldova's independence

Republica Moldova a ajuns pe un ecran digital gigant din São Paulo, Brazilia, unde, de Ziua Independenței, a fost afișat un mesaj dedicat celor 35 de ani de la proclamarea independenței țării. Gestul se înscrie într-o serie de inițiative prin care simbolurile Republicii Moldova sunt prezentate în spații publice importante din lume.