Republic of Moldova, silver and bronze medalist at the International Olympiad

The Republic of Moldova achieved remarkable results at the International Olympiad in Informatics, held from August 9 to 16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Student Alin Popescu earned a silver medal, while Alexei Baca received a bronze medal. Both students are from the "Orizont" Theoretical Lyceum located in Durlești, within the Chisinau municipality.

"Independence that unites us: First lesson on September 1"

The 2026-2027 academic year will commence in all public and private general education institutions in the Republic of Moldova with a thematic lesson celebrating the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of Independence. Titled "Independence that unites us", this first lesson will be held on September 1 for students in grades I-XII. It will focus on the country's history, democratic values, and each generation's responsibility for the future of the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova's electricity needs are met for August 16

The Republic of Moldova's electricity needs for Sunday, August 16, will be fully met through commercial means. Energocom has secured the necessary electricity volumes for consumption that day. The company reports that it has purchased a total of 8,840 MWh, primarily from bilateral import contracts and renewable sources. However, Energocom warns that the regional situation remains challenging and that energy prices on external markets remain high, especially during peak hours.

Moldovan judokas dominate at the Lima Grand Prix

Moldovan judoka Vlad Mitru delivered a fantastic performance at the Grand Prix in Lima, Peru. The 22-year-old athlete emerged as the tournament champion in the under-73-kilogram weight category. This victory marks the fourth medal for judokas from the Republic of Moldova at the competition in Peru.

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.

Delacău village holds a referendum on a new sand quarry

On November 1, the residents of Delacău village in the Anenii Noi district will go to the polls for a local referendum. They will decide whether or not to support the exploitation of mineral resources located less than a kilometer from the village. This issue has been a topic of debate for several years, following a company's request for approval to open a new sand quarry. Local residents and authorities have contested the initiative, citing potential risks to the ecosystem, groundwater, and the village's overall safety.

Author's Wine Festival returns to Chisinau with 40 small producers showcasing their wines

The fourth edition of the Author's Wine Festival will be held from September 4 to 6, 2026, in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova. This year, the festival will span three days for the first time and will feature 40 small wine producers from various regions of the Republic of Moldova. These producers will showcase their wines along with the stories that inspired them.

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.

Kremlin hardline stance triggers €2.5B Moscow stock selloff

Russian equities registered their sharpest single-day decline since September 2022 on Friday, as escalating geopolitical rhetoric shattered investor hopes for a cease-fire in Ukraine.

Non-merging Moldovan towns face mandatory merger, loss of grants

Localities with fewer than 3,000 residents that refuse voluntary merger face mandatory consolidation by statutory decree ahead of the 2027 local elections, government officials confirmed.

Kyiv targets Russian space plant Progress and Savasleika base

Ukrainian forces launched long-range missile and drone strikes targeting key Russian defense, aerospace, and energy infrastructure hundreds of kilometers behind the border.

Stolen €9M Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse art found in Italy

Italian police have recovered three stolen French masterpieces valued at over €9 million (approx. 177 million MDL) following a raid on a suspect's home near Parma. The paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen in March from a private museum in northern Italy.