Celebrating Nicolae Botgros: Moldova’s folklore icon turns 72
This milestone presents an opportunity for his many admirers to express their admiration and gratitude for his artistic mastery, his promotion of authentic musical folklore, and the spiritual joy he brings to audiences both at home and around the world.
Silvia Dorogan
Russia bombs Kherson: Ukraine uses cluster munitions in counterattack
Three people were killed in an attack near Kherson, in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, AFP reports.
200 Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages
Around 200 Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel were released on Saturday in exchange for four Israeli hostages, according to AFP.
Madison Keys triumphs over world no. 1 Sabalenka in Grand Slam final
Madison Keys secured the trophy with a victory in the final against world number one, Aryna Sabalenka.
Radu Galbur
Kyle Walker joins AC Milan on loan: A dream transfer
The Italian club has loaned 34-year-old English defender Kyle Walker from Manchester City for the remainder of the season.
Five trapped in building collapse in Konya, Turkey
At least five people are trapped under the rubble after a four-story residential building collapsed in the Turkish city of Konya, located south of Ankara, according to reports from AP.
Rodica Mazur
Moldova launches MPay for schools: Ending illegal fundraising
Moldovan educational institutions are transitioning to an electronic donation system using the MPay platform. School administrators believe this shift will eliminate illegal fundraising from parents and assist schools in meeting their financial needs.
Dumitru Petruleac
Moldova’s internal displacement crisis amid energy shortage
In the Republic of Moldova, the issue of internal displacement, often overlooked, is once again in the spotlight, particularly in the context of the severe energy crisis in the Transnistrian region.
Moldovan PM addresses gas crisis in Transnistrian region
There are several solutions to provide heating in homes in the Transnistrian region. Gazprom can resume direct deliveries under the existing contract, gas can be purchased for the Transnistrian region, or other legal alternatives can be explored.
Moldovan farmers hopeful for better harvest after recent rainfall
Recent rainfall has raised hopes among both farmers and central authorities that this year will yield a good harvest for autumn crops.
Olga Mînzat
Electronic signatures for university applications: What you need to know
Starting this year, young people will be able to submit their university admission applications online using an electronic signature, as announced by the Moldovan Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun.
Moldovan authorities respond to Transnistrian protests and gas blockade
Protests in the Transnistrian region, organized near the crossing points to the right bank of the Dniester, are viewed by the authorities in Chișinău as political actions intended to create tensions between the populations on both sides of the river.
Bogdan Nigai