Tofan after Crocmaz drone incident: “Being outside the war zone does not protect us”

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan responded to an incident in which a drone struck near the village of Crocmaz in the Ștefan Vodă district. He reported that the drone collided with a tree, causing the windows of a nearby house to shatter, with the damage occurring just 8 centimeters from the structure. Fortunately, there were no casualties. The wildfire that ignited from the impact was swiftly extinguished by emergency services. The Prime Minister emphasized that this incident highlights the reality that the Republic of Moldova is not immune to the repercussions of the ongoing war in the region.

August 9 energy needs fully covered: Energocom urges savings

The Republic of Moldova will receive electricity on Sunday, August 9, as announced by Energocom. The company purchased a total of 9,209 MWh to meet national consumption.

European Capital of Culture 2033: Moldovan cities invited to join the race

Cities and municipalities in the Republic of Moldova are invited to apply to represent the country in the 2033 "European Capital of Culture" competition. This national competition is the first stage in selecting a candidate city from Moldova, which will then compete in the subsequent European-level selection.

Crocmaz explosion: Combat drone fragments found; police report no victims

No one was injured after an object fell and a fire broke out in Crocmaz, located in the Stefan Voda district, on Sunday. Fragments were found at the scene, which the police believe may be preliminary evidence of a combat drone. Specialists from the Police Explosives and Ordnance Department are on their way to the site to examine the fragments and determine their exact nature.

Moldovan-Ukrainian border disrupted after Russian attacks on Odesa: Ukraine closes road section

The Moldovan-Ukrainian border crossing has been disrupted following Russian attacks on the Odessa region last night. The Border Guard Service of Ukraine announced that a portion of the Odessa-Reni route is closed to traffic, making access to certain border crossing points with the Republic of Moldova impossible. The Border Guard Police of the Republic of Moldova advises citizens to avoid traveling in the area and to refrain from any travel to the Odessa region.

The Republic of Moldova strengthens cooperation with the Kherson region: Two new partnerships with Ukraine

The Republic of Moldova is strengthening its cooperation with Ukraine’s Kherson region through two new partnerships, targeting both local public administration and higher education. The town of Cimișlia is set to conclude a cooperation agreement with the united territorial community of Belozersk, while the Technical University of Moldova has become a partner of the Kherson State Maritime Academy.

Sakura alley, lighting and recreational spaces: How Moldexpo’s territory will be transformed

Moldexpo is initiating a project to rehabilitate and modernize one of the main access alleys to the exhibition complex. This area will be transformed into a Sakura Alley, featuring modern lighting, urban furniture, and recreational spaces. It will serve as a connection between the Moldexpo territory and Valea Morilor. The tender for the execution of the project will be announced soon.

Despite sufficient electricity, the threat of power cuts persists: “Every day, it’s a struggle to find energy”

The Republic of Moldova is facing its fourth consecutive day of challenges in providing enough electricity for domestic use. While the required electricity volumes have been secured for today, authorities caution that the regional situation remains complex. They warn that if conditions deteriorate, extreme measures, including controlled power disconnections, may become necessary.

Moldovan students win three medals at the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad

The Olympic team of the Republic of Moldova won a silver medal and two bronze medals during the country's first official participation in the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, held from August 2 to 8, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Heavy traffic and speeding: Why August sees the most road accidents

August is the month with the highest number of road accidents in the Republic of Moldova. This increase can be attributed to several factors, including a rise in the number of vehicles on the road, vacation travel, and a lack of adherence to traffic rules.

Chisinau Airport urges 3-hour arrival amid record traffic

Chișinău "Eugen Doga" International Airport is experiencing record passenger volumes this August during the peak summer holiday season.

Low Danube levels force Moldova to warn of power price hikes

Moldova faces potential electricity price increases if procurement costs on regional markets continue to surpass levels embedded in current tariffs, President Maia Sandu warned during a television broadcast.