Moldova routes Ukrainian electricity to Romania amid energy crisis

Moldova is stepping in to bolster Romania’s power grid as severe drought along the Danube River and emergency maintenance at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant trigger a regional supply deficit.

Australia warns of wider H5N1 spread after wild bird deaths

Australian authorities warned on August 3 of a potential wider spread of H5N1 bird flu following the discovery of the country's first mass wild bird mortality event. Wildlife officers found around 50 dead seabirds along the coast south of Adelaide.

Diesel surges in Moldova as energy alert limits fuel reserves

Moldovan drivers face higher fuel costs starting August 4, as diesel prices move closer to record highs while gasoline registers a minor decline.

Moldovan capital enacts emergency water plan amid Nistru drought

The Valentin Ignatenco Municipal Children’s Hospital and 108 preschools operating this August in Chișinău have secured drinking and utility water reserves. Municipal authorities confirmed the stockpiles following comprehensive site inspections.

Aneta Gonța takes helm at Moldova media regulator as Vițu steps down

Moldova's Audiovisual Council elected Vice President Aneta Gonța as its new head on August 3, following the resignation of Liliana Vițu. Gonța secured six out of seven votes during the council's session.

Moldova's Ceadir-Lunga leverages municipal bonds for infrastructure

The municipality of Ceadîr-Lunga has launched its third municipal bond issue, consolidating its position as Moldova's most active local authority in capital market financing.

Mihai Popsoi reaffirms Moldova solidarity in Kyiv

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, arrived in Kyiv on a working visit on August 3, at the invitation of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

Activists urge Moldova to relocate Soviet-era symbols

Activists, historians, and students marched through Chisinau to demand the transfer of Soviet-era monuments from public spaces into dedicated museums. The demonstration started at the Monument to Komsomol Heroes and concluded at the Ministry of Culture, where organizers submitted a formal position paper.

Roma survivors recall Transnistria horror on August 2

On August 2, Roma communities across Europe honored the victims of the Roma Holocaust, marking 82 years since the liquidation of the Roma sector at Auschwitz-Birkenau. On that night in 1944, Nazi forces murdered nearly 3,000 Roma women, children, and elderly prisoners in the gas chambers.

Moldova reaches Beach Soccer Superfinal after fourth-place finish

The Republic of Moldova national beach soccer team finished fourth in the Euro Beach Soccer League Division A qualifiers after a 5–3 defeat against Germany in the third-place play-off.

Off-grid Moldovan sheep farm beats infrastructure odds

In the village of Todiresti, located in the Ungheni district, a personal passion has turned into an expanding agribusiness. Four years ago, Dumitru Obriste started raising livestock on a small scale. Today, alongside his wife Ana, he manages a flock of roughly 600 sheep and goats.

Moldova opens applications for 2026 Senior Excellence Award

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has launched the 2026 edition of the National Active Ageing Award, titled "For an Active Life at Any Age."