Valeriu Andriuță returns to Chișinău with films screened at 2026 Romanian Film Days in Chisinau

Romanian actor and director Valeriu Andriuță, originally from the Republic of Moldova, will be honored in the FOCUS section of the 12th edition of the Romanian Film Days in Chișinău. The festival is scheduled to take place from September 17 to September 20, 2026, at Cineplex Loteanu and Cinema Odeon, with free public access. The event will kick off with the first screening in the Republic of Moldova of the feature film "The Circle" which was written and directed by Valeriu Andriuță.

Drone found near Giurgiulesti, with experts identifying craters and shrapnel

On the morning of August 20, the remains of an unmanned aerial vehicle were discovered near the town of Giurgiulesti in the Cahul district. Preliminary results from an investigation conducted by specialists from the Technical-Explosives Section of the General Inspectorate of Police indicate that the aircraft is of the Geran type.

Roads in Hâncești district improved for three villages

The repair work on a 2.39-kilometer section of the regional road G99 has been completed. This improvement enhances travel conditions and road safety for residents of the villages of Cioara, Marchet, and Pogănești in the Hâncești district. The project also included the construction of a 400-meter sidewalk in Cioara, as well as additional measures to enhance road safety.

Great National Dictation: People with visual impairments can participate this year

The Great National Dictation, scheduled for August 31 in honor of Romanian Language Day, is expanding its accessibility. For the first time, the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) will provide adapted conditions to enable people with visual impairments to participate in the contest.

Moldova's industry grew 7.9% in the first half; energy jumped 14.2%

Moldova's industry grew by 7.9% in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by the manufacturing and energy sectors.

Warning for Moldovans traveling to Tel Aviv: Flight disruptions reported at Ben Gurion Airport

Moldovan citizens traveling to Israel are being warned of possible disruptions to flight operations and passenger traffic at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel advises Moldovan travelers to regularly check the status of their flights and stay informed about any changes.

A new step for Moldova’s first highway: Feasibility study underway

The Republic of Moldova is one step closer to its first motorway. The National Road Administration (AND) has opened the tender for the feasibility study for the 125 kilometers of the Union Motorway (A8) on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, a road that will stretch from Ungheni to Budești, near Chișinău.

Over 100 patients await transplants in Moldova, while half of families refuse organ donation

In 2025, around half of the families of brain-dead patients refused to donate their loved ones’ organs for transplantation. Meanwhile, more than 100 patients in the Republic of Moldova are waiting for a compatible organ. According to the Transplant Agency, the family refusal rate was about 50% last year, although it has varied significantly in recent years.

Ukraine mourns; the Foreign Ministry of Chisinau calls the August 20 attack a serious threat to sovereignty and security

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Republic of Moldova condemns the massive missile and drone attack that occurred on the night of August 20 against Ukraine, resulting in at least 12 deaths and many injuries.

"Diomid Gherman" Institute will receive 2 million euro for rehabilitation

Block No. 2 of the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Diomid Gherman" will undergo energy rehabilitation as part of a project funded by the European Union, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). A contract for the execution of the works, valued at approximately 2 million euros, was signed with a partnership of two companies—one from the Republic of Moldova and the other from Romania.

Over 257,000 foreign tourists visited the Republic of Moldova in the first half of the year

In the first half of 2026, accommodation units in the Republic of Moldova welcomed over 257,000 visitors, marking an increase of nearly 16% compared to the same period last year. Among these guests, 62% were foreign tourists, while the remaining visitors were local citizens enjoying their holidays at home.

Shahed drone illegally flew over Moldova

On the night of August 20, another Russian drone unauthorizedly crossed the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. The aircraft was tracked for six minutes, from 03:16 to 03:22, flying over the village of Etulia in the Gagauzia autonomy.