Moldova moves to ban politically affiliated heads at Gagauz GRT

Candidates applying for the directorship of Gagauzia’s public broadcaster, GRT, must have no recent political affiliation under proposed amendments to Moldova's Media Audiovisual Services Code.

Russia weaponizes anti-terror laws to jail online speech

Russian courts convicted at least 1,234 people under anti-terrorism legislation in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp escalation in judicial prosecutions compared to the same period last year.

Suspected missile strike ignites fire at Samara defense hub

Emergency alerts sounded across Russia’s Samara Region overnight on August 15 following a reported missile threat. Shortly after, eyewitnesses shared photos and videos showing explosions and thick plumes of smoke rising over an industrial zone.

SMURD team evacuates young survivor of Halkidiki crash

A seven-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a fatal car accident in Greece that claimed the lives of her parents and six-month-old sister, arrived in Chisinau overnight on August 15. Nearly a month after the tragedy, she was admitted to the Mother and Child Institute for ongoing medical treatment.

Moldova border police report heavy exit traffic at Leuseni

Heavy outbound traffic involving both passengers and vehicles was reported on Saturday morning at the Leușeni–Albița border crossing on the border between Moldova and Romania.

Moldova gives investors more time for €6.2M state asset bids

Moldova's Public Property Agency (APP) has extended the application deadline for the privatization of four major state-owned enterprises from August 19 to October 19. The auctions will now take place on October 20.

Moldova pushes local government mergers ahead of 2027

Moldovan Government Secretary-General Alexei Buzu has defended the timeline for the country's voluntary municipal merger reform, rejecting criticism from local authorities over tight deadlines and insufficient consultations.

Wildfires threaten homes and heritage across Europe

Europe is once again engulfed in devastating wildfires, driven by extreme temperatures and prolonged drought across the continent. Emergency crews in Croatia, Italy, Germany, Spain, Greece, France, and the United Kingdom are fighting round the clock to protect communities.

US volunteers begin two-year mission in rural Moldova

A new group of 22 Peace Corps volunteers from the United States officially took their oath today in Moldova. The cohort will now deploy to communities across the country to teach English, promote health education, and support local development over a two-year service period.

EU grants €1.37m for Moldova and Romania cross-border projects

Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.

Moldovan universities admit over 18,000 students

Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.

Sandu honors women who scrawled anti-Soviet slogans in 1970

President Maia Sandu met on Friday, August 14, with Lilia Neagu and Asea Andruh-Scorpan, two women who defied Soviet authorities nearly 56 years ago as teenagers by painting anti-regime slogans across Chișinău. Sandu praised their bravery and emphasized the importance of preserving personal stories of resistance for younger generations who never lived under totalitarian rule.