Moldova honours poet Mihai Eminescu with new commemorative coin

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has issued a commemorative coin honouring the poet Mihai Eminescu to mark the 175th anniversary of his birth.

US Open: Spanish player Cristina Bucșa reaches fourth round with comeback win

The Spanish player, born in Chișinău, Moldova, has reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career.

MacLean brothers' Pacific rowing record raises $945k for Madagascar charity

The MacLean brothers, Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan, from Scotland, have set a new world record for non-stop rowing across the Pacific Ocean. They covered 9,000 miles (14,484 kilometers) in 140 days.

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.