September 11 victims commemorated in Parliament. Grosu: "This day shows peace's fragility"

At the beginning of the Parliament session on September 10, the deputies of the Republic of Moldova observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Speaker Igor Grosu stated that this day serves as a reminder of how fragile peace can be and how quickly a society can be affected, especially in light of the aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, which borders our country.

Dodon refuses to discuss drones exploding in the Republic of Moldova with Russian officials, preferring to talk about "cheap gas"

Socialist leader Igor Dodon has stated that he does not intend to discuss the falling and exploding drones in the Republic of Moldova with Russian officials. Instead, he is focusing on securing "cheap gas" for the country. Dodon clarified that he is not a government representative and therefore cannot raise this matter with Moscow. However, he acknowledges that these incidents pose risks to national security.

Census: Nearly 18,000 fathers in Moldova are single parents

Nearly 95% of families in the Republic of Moldova consist of traditional units—parents and children. However, family composition can vary significantly by area of residence. According to updated data from the 2024 Census, childless couples are most common in the country's northern districts, while larger cities, such as Chisinau, have a higher proportion of single-parent families.

Igor Grosu denies Stoianoglo is PAS' hidden candidate in Gagauzia

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has not yet selected a candidate for the governor of Gagauzia. The party's leader, Igor Grosu, has dismissed opposition speculation that former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo would be an unofficial PAS candidate. Grosu emphasized that the government's primary goal is to ensure a fair electoral process in Gagauzia, free from outside influence, and to prevent electoral corruption.

MEC prepares new mathematics curriculum and new measures to promote reading, following PISA results

The Ministry of Education plans to revise the mathematics curriculum and introduce Estonian textbooks for students in grades 1-12. Additionally, the Ministry will implement mandatory training programs for teachers facing difficulties. Authorities will also propose changes to the 9th-grade exams and pilot a daily reading initiative that requires students to read for 30 minutes each day. The Minister of Education, Dan Perciun, announced these measures in response to the PISA 2025 results, which revealed a decline in students' performance in mathematics and reading in the Republic of Moldova.

Sensors in Chisinau measure air quality and provide real-time pollution levels to citizens

The Civic Network "Aer Live Moldova" monitors air quality in Chisinau daily using sensors it has installed. These devices measure atmospheric pollutant levels and humidity, and transmit data online so citizens can track them almost in real time.

Russian drone disrupts air traffic in Moldova. Zelensky's plane takes off late

On September 8, a Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace without authorization, resulting in a temporary closure of the airspace and delays for the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Dumitru Ciorici, the spokesperson for the Chisinau Government, confirmed this after Norwegian media reported that the Ukrainian leader's aircraft was "almost hit" by the drone while preparing for takeoff.

Russian attacks have caused food shortages in Kiev

In August and September, the Russian military targeted and damaged the warehouses and logistics centers of all major supermarket chains in Ukraine, including Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Fora, according to Taras Vysotsky, the Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, in an interview with The Guardian. He emphasized that this recent wave of attacks is “the most massive since the beginning of the large-scale invasion.” Additionally, warehouses for medicines, including some owned by the World Health Organization (WHO), have also been affected, as reported by The Moscow Times.

Chisinau, Romania's theater capital for two weeks

Chisinau is currently emerging as the capital of Romanian theater. Acclaimed actors, top directors, and theater troupes from across Romania, as well as from Ukraine, are crossing the Prut for a new edition of the Romanian National Theaters Reunion. The event kicks off with the tragedy "Richard III", a masterful production that explores themes of power and manipulation. Until September 20, the public can enjoy 24 performances at 12 different theaters throughout the capital.

Five cases drive over half of Moldova's 2025 ECHR payouts

Moldova paid €373,030 (approx. 7.97 million MDL) in damages under 48 European Court of Human Rights rulings in 2025, government agent Mihaela Martînov told lawmakers in Chișinău.

Moldova rebukes Moscow envoy over expedited passport distribution

Moldovan authorities condemned Moscow's expedited passport distribution in the breakaway eastern districts as an irresponsible provocation that further undermines Russia’s credibility as a mediator in the settlement process, officials said Wednesday.

Kos: Moldova delivers 93% of reforms required for next EU payout

The European Union is finalizing a fresh Growth Plan disbursement for Moldova after Chisinau met 93% of reform milestones, European Commissioner Marta Kos said following talks with Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.