Candidates can apply to Moldovan universities in a second round

Applications for universities in the Republic of Moldova are still open for a second round. Those who did not participate in the main session or were not accepted into their preferred study program can submit their applications until August 17.

Another drone in Moldova: the 64th since the Ukraine war started

On the morning of Sunday, August 16, the airspace surveillance systems of the National Army detected an unauthorized aircraft entering the territory of the Republic of Moldova. This incident occurred in the context of the air strikes launched by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. The aircraft flew over Moldovan airspace for 18 minutes.

SMURD team evacuates young survivor of Halkidiki crash

A seven-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a fatal car accident in Greece that claimed the lives of her parents and six-month-old sister, arrived in Chisinau overnight on August 15. Nearly a month after the tragedy, she was admitted to the Mother and Child Institute for ongoing medical treatment.

Moldova border police report heavy exit traffic at Leuseni

Heavy outbound traffic involving both passengers and vehicles was reported on Saturday morning at the Leușeni–Albița border crossing on the border between Moldova and Romania.

US volunteers begin two-year mission in rural Moldova

A new group of 22 Peace Corps volunteers from the United States officially took their oath today in Moldova. The cohort will now deploy to communities across the country to teach English, promote health education, and support local development over a two-year service period.

EU grants €1.37m for Moldova and Romania cross-border projects

Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.

Moldovan universities admit over 18,000 students

Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.

Sandu honors women who scrawled anti-Soviet slogans in 1970

President Maia Sandu met on Friday, August 14, with Lilia Neagu and Asea Andruh-Scorpan, two women who defied Soviet authorities nearly 56 years ago as teenagers by painting anti-regime slogans across Chișinău. Sandu praised their bravery and emphasized the importance of preserving personal stories of resistance for younger generations who never lived under totalitarian rule.

Dniester water crisis deepens along Moldova border

Persistent drought and declining water inflow from Ukraine have pushed the Dniester River to critical lows, leaving large sections overgrown with vegetation and walkable on foot.

Japanese grant helps Moldovan hospital boost eye surgeries by 40%

Ungheni Regional Hospital is set to modernize its ophthalmic services following the acquisition of a state-of-the-art surgical microscope for complex eye procedures.

Consumer dissatisfaction with non-conforming services doubled in 2026

During the first half of 2026, the most common complaints were about inadequate services and non-conforming non-food products. Additionally, the number of petitions rose significantly to 1,275—an increase of nearly 80% compared with the same period in the previous year.

Chisinau Airport chaos: Bomb alert, evacuations, flight disruptions

This morning, hundreds of passengers were evacuated from "Eugen Doga" International Airport in Chisinau following a bomb alert that was reported around 4:30 a.m. The Border Police and specialized units from the Ministry of Internal Affairs responded to the situation, resulting in a temporary suspension of the airport's operations.