Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba to step down following election loss

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has resigned amid internal disagreements within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, according to reports.

Archaeologists find first 14th-century golden horde dwelling in Moldova

A rare 14th-century sunken dwelling has been discovered by archaeologists in the medieval urban settlement of Costești-Gârlea, in the Ialoveni district.

Gaza conflict: Civilians trapped as bombing continues

A drone launched from Yemen has hit the arrivals hall at Israel's Eilat airport, the country's southernmost city. It is not yet clear how the device bypassed Israel's Iron Dome air defence system, which is one of the world's most advanced.

Cimișlia: Five-kilogram bunch at the jubilee edition of the Grape festival

Winegrowers from across the country participated on Sunday in the tenth edition of the Grape Festival, held in the town of Cimișlia. As is tradition, the event featured the "Giant Grapes" contest. The big winner was a farmer from the village of Burlacu in the Cahul district, who brought a bunch of grapes weighing nearly five kilograms.

Employers from Comrat come up with attractive offers for residents

An opportunities fair was organized in Comrat, where employers presented interesting job offers and competitive salaries for residents in the southern region of the country. According to the National Employment Agency, there are currently over 300 job vacancies available in the Gagauzia Autonomous Region.

Educational support: merit scholarships for Roma pupils and students

Students of Roma descent, aged 16 to 25, will be eligible for 120 merit-based scholarships, each valued at 1,200 lei per month, during the 2025–2026 academic year. This program is offered by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) in partnership with the Interethnic Relations Agency. Its aim is to promote access to education for young Roma.

Sunday's total lunar eclipse, also visible in Moldova

Astronomy enthusiasts will have the chance to witness a "Blood Moon" during a total lunar eclipse on Sunday evening. This event will be primarily observable in Asia, with partial visibility in Europe and Africa, according to g4media.ro.

ELECTIONS 2025 // PL launches campaign, backing EU integration and Romanian unity

The Liberal Party (PL) has officially launched its parliamentary campaign in town Ungheni. In its electoral program, the party advocates for the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union and supports the unity of the Romanian nation.

ELECTIONS 2025 // CEC set ballot order for parliamentary elections

The ballots for the parliamentary elections on September 28 will feature 23 electoral competitors: 15 political parties, four electoral blocs, and four independent candidates.

ELECTIONS 2025 // CEC rejects PAS bid to bar two Our Party candidates

A district vice president and candidate in the September 28 parliamentary elections took unpaid leave to avoid the incompatibilities established by legislation before the start of the electoral campaign.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Authorities launch hotline for electoral corruption cases

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who receive proposals for electoral corruption are encouraged to immediately call the hotline at (+373) 78 710 116, managed by the National Anticorruption Center (CNA).

Maia Sandu's firm message after the recent attack on Ukraine

Maia Sandu, the President of the Republic of Moldova, strongly condemned the most intense attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine, which occurred during the night of September 6 to 7. In a message on the X platform, she stated that Russia brings the world “only tons of lies and thousands of missiles that kill innocent civilians.”