Moldova and Romania: Presidents highlight shared language and identity

Romanian President Nicusor Dan and Moldovan President Maia Sandu have underscored the importance of the Romanian language as a unifying force, speaking at a major cultural event in Chișinău.

Why is Russia withdrawing from the European Convention against torture

Russia is preparing to quit the European Convention against Torture. The convention allows international inspectors to visit Russian prisons, to document abuses and demand their elimination.

Visual artists honoured at 35th 'Moldova Salons' in Chișinău

The "Moldova Salons," a major art exhibition in Moldova, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Over 200 artists from Romania and Moldova attended the opening and awards ceremony at the "Constantin Brâncuși" Gallery in Chișinău.

Romanian Language Day: Moldova and Ukraine offer congratulations

The Republic of Moldova has marked Romanian Language Day with messages of congratulations from the European Union (EU) and Ukraine.

EU keeps Russia assets, demands Ukraine war reparations

Russia’s frozen assets will not be returned unless Moscow pays war reparations to Ukraine, a senior EU official has said.

Romanian Language Day: Moldova celebrates as leaders visit for special events

Moldova celebrates the 36th anniversary of Romanian being named its official language. Events are being held in the capital, Chișinău, and across the country to mark the occasion.

Polish public TV brings media project with 1.7M subscribers to Moldova

The Polish public television launched an online media project in the Republic of Moldova called "Vot Tak." With over 1.7 million subscribers on YouTube, this initiative addresses the realities of the former Soviet region. The team has been working in Chisinau for three months, focusing on the Russian-speaking audience and aiming to counter Kremlin propaganda. Journalists Mark Podberezin and Rustam Bilialov travel through villages and cities, engaging with people and speaking to local opinion leaders.

ELECTIONS 2025: “Alternative” Bloc launches campaign — “We will develop the country’s economy”

The "Alternative" Electoral Bloc officially launched its campaign for the parliamentary elections on August 29, prior to the elections scheduled for September 28. The leaders and several dozen members of the bloc gathered in front of Parliament, emphasizing that their main objectives include revitalizing the national economy, reducing migration, and creating jobs with wages comparable to those in Europe.

ELECTIONS 2025: AUR opens campaign with “Ten steps towards Union”

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) has officially launched its campaign, presenting ten steps aimed at achieving unification. These steps include signing a fraternity treaty, establishing an investment fund, promoting economic integration, and developing common infrastructure. Boris Volosatîi, the party leader, emphasized that the Republic of Moldova cannot exist independently from Romania. The campaign launch event took place at the monument dedicated to Ion and Doina Aldea Teodorovici in Chisinau.

First days in student dorms: emotions, new friends, future dreams

Students from colleges and centers of excellence are settling into their dormitories in preparation for the upcoming academic year. For freshmen, the initial days are filled with emotions and anticipation as they make new friends and look forward to a brighter future. Although the admission process has officially closed, there are still available spots in specialized schools, and the application period was extended until September 10.

ELECTIONS 2025: BUN calls for return to counties, recognition of Romania’s character of state

The Unity of the Nation Bloc has launched its electoral campaign with the slogan "For a Prosperous Moldova in a Greater European Romania." This alliance, formed by the National Liberal Party and the National Reunification ACASĂ party, introduced a list of 66 candidates. Among the BUN's priorities are declaring the Romanian character of the Moldovan state, implementing administrative reform and returning to the county system, restoring the heritage of the Metropolitanate of Bessarabia, and advocating for pension supplements to be paid by the government in Bucharest.

Sângerei: Patrol car hit head-on, two police officers injured

A road accident involving a police crew occurred on Saturday at approximately 5:00 p.m. on the R-6 Chisinau - Orhei - Balti road, near the village of Copăceni in the Sângerei district.