Diplomacy across generations: Moldova honors 35 years of statehood

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs inaugurated a landmark photo-documentary exhibition on Tuesday at the National Museum of History of Moldova. Titled "Diplomacy across generations: 35 years of dialogue, trust, and cooperation," the event marks the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Moldova’s proclamation of independence.

Moldova braces for heavy rains of up to 49 l/sq m

Moldova's national weather authority has issued a countrywide yellow code alert for heavy rainfall, effective Wednesday, 26 August. Meteorologists forecast significant precipitation, with local accumulations reaching up to 49 liters per square meter, occasionally accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms.

Moldovan MPs advance media law overhaul to boost Romanian broadcasts

Moldova's parliament has passed the first reading of an amendment package to the Audiovisual Media Services Code. The legislation raises the minimum share of Romanian-language or Romanian-dubbed/subtitled television channels in distributor packages from 50% to 60%.

Kocharyan detained in multi-million euro corruption case

Six individuals, including former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and his son, have been detained in a high-profile criminal investigation. Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee announced the arrests, linking them to the illegal acquisition of state assets and large-scale money laundering.

Moldova wine grape output rises despite shrinking vineyards

Moldova’s wine grape harvest is projected to increase by 15% compared to the previous season, according to estimates released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. Average productivity is expected to reach between eight and nine metric tons per hectare.

Grenade blast in Ceadîr-Lunga apartment kills man

A 51-year-old apartment owner was killed and another man was critically injured in an explosion on Tuesday morning, August 25, in Ceadîr-Lunga, the General Police Inspectorate reported.

Moldovan women earn 15% less than men despite majority

Women in Moldova earned on average 15% less than their male counterparts in 2025, despite making up more than half of the country’s employed workforce.

EU weighs emergency oil windfall levy as energy costs soar

Six European Union member states have called for an EU-wide windfall tax on oil companies profiting from energy disruptions caused by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative could take effect as early as this autumn.

US drops Syria from state terror list, clearing path for investors

The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, dismantling a major barrier to foreign investment as Washington deepens diplomatic ties with Damascus's new administration. The decision, published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, entered into force following the conclusion of a mandatory 45-day congressional review period.

Sandu demands air defence boost to shield Moldovan sky

Moldovan President Maia Sandu called for the urgent reinforcement of Ukraine’s air defence shield during a summit of Coalition of the Willing leaders held in Kyiv on 24 August. Sandu stressed that strengthening Ukrainian air protection directly safeguards the airspace and citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

Young authors sharpen pen in cross-border literary camp

Emerging writers from the Republic of Moldova and Romania gathered in Chișinău for a three-day intensive literary camp. The 11th edition of the "Leonard Tuchilatu" workshop concluded with an open-air reading, following days of rigorous creative exercises and peer review.

Moldova adopts new media law amid political row over state subsidies

Moldova’s Parliament has passed a new media law in its final reading, introducing an ownership and funding transparency register. The legislation partially aligns national frameworks with the European Media Freedom Act and repeals the country's outdated 1994 press law.