Moldova hunting season opens August 15th

According to legislation, the hunting season in Moldova for 2024-2025 commences on 15 August.

Yellow heatwave warning issued: Stay safe during extreme heat

The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has issued a Yellow Heatwave Warning, valid until August 16, due to anticipated extreme temperatures across the country.

CEC investigates Russian diaspora registrations for October elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has announced that it will meticulously examine the authenticity of the preliminary registrations of Moldovan citizens residing abroad for the October elections, with particular attention to those from the Russian Federation.

Investment in Moldova's industrial parks rises by one billion lei

Investments in industrial parks have risen by approximately one billion lei over the past three years, increasing from 3.25 billion lei in 2021 to 4.14 billion lei in 2023.

Child drowns in Prut River: Tragedy strikes Cahul

A 12-year-old child drowned in the Prut River near Vadul lui Isac, Cahul district. According to the Moldovan General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU), the tragedy occurred on the afternoon of August 13 when two minors went swimming unsupervised.

Major disruptions as Typhoon Ampil hits Tokyo: Flights cancelled

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued a warning to all residents regarding Typhoon Ampil, which is expected to reach the Kanto region on the night of August 15-16.

Bulgaria faces protests over controversial LGBT bill

Demonstrations have occurred and continue to occur in several major cities across Bulgaria. Many NGOs have formed a coalition to pressure the Bulgarian president to veto a controversial bill that bans the “promotion” of “non-traditional” sexual orientations in schools.

German Chancellor's visit highlights Moldova-EU relations

Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, will make a working visit to the Republic of Moldova on August 21, at the invitation of President Maia Sandu.

CEC sets funding limits for Moldova’s 2024 elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) today approved the financial ceiling for the electoral campaigns of candidates in the 20 October 2024 presidential elections and participants in the republican constitutional referendum.

Chișinău kindergarten registration lacks transparency, frustrates parents

The registration of children in kindergartens in Chișinău is a complicated and non-transparent process, asserts Ala Revenco, the founder of the "Părinți Solidari" (Solidarity parents) Association.

Germany advances probe into Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

Germany is taking a step toward clarifying the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which occurred nearly two years ago.

Press review: Marina Tauber’s travel ban amid election allegations

What candidates gain from losing presidential elections, reasons behind the Chișinău Court's ban on Marina Tauber leaving Moldova, and how the Russian Federation might block the European perspective: key press headlines reviewed