Great National Dictation: Thousands participate in Moldova

Over 1,800 people participated on August 31st, Romanian Language Day, in the Great National Dictation, a competition testing knowledge of the Romanian language, organised for the second consecutive year.

Schools in Transnistria face threats, restrictions, and limited resources

Preparations for the new school year are in full swing at the eight Romanian-language schools on the left bank of the Dniester River.

Moldovan news roundup: Deputy's bid, church controversy, and mobile phone ban

A deputy's third attempt to run for president, the rejection of plans to liquidate the Moldovan Orthodox Church, and the Ministry of Education's proposal to ban mobile phones during classes are the main headlines reviewed by the press.

F-16 crash prompts dismissal of Ukrainian Air Force chief

On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Mikola Olesciuk, the commander of the Air Forces, according to a presidential decree, as reported by Reuters.

Moldova receives 100,000 books to celebrate Romanian language

Over 100,000 books will be donated by the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova to our country.

Moldova marks 35 years of Latin script and national revival

The Republic of Moldova celebrates today, August 31, the 35th anniversary of the return to the Latin alphabet, an event regarded as the first major victory of the National Liberation Movement, which advocated for independence, freedom, and the revival of national values.

August 1989: Bessarabia celebrates language and cultural renewal

The return to the Latin alphabet on August 31, 1989, driven by the national revival movement, was a major focus in the press 35 years ago.

Support extended for returned migrants' economic activities

The deadline for submitting applications for support from Switzerland and UNDP to strengthen the economic activities of returned migrants has been extended until September 30th for three of the six initially announced categories.

Ukraine urges Mongolia to arrest Putin under ICC mandate

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the Mongolian authorities to carry out the mandate of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and arrest Vladimir Putin, who is scheduled to visit the country on September 3, according to Meduza.

How to obtain Moldovan electronic signature: New centres and costs

The pilot project for issuing qualified electronic signatures at multifunctional centres has been expanded to three additional locations: Bălți, Cahul, and Basarabeasca.

Von der Leyen urges EU to enhance arms production and security

The European Union has not yet done enough to enhance its arms production capabilities in response to geopolitical threats, particularly Russia's war in Ukraine, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said on Friday, according to Reuters.

Eurovision 2025: Basel wins bid over Geneva

The Swiss city of Basel has been chosen to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025.