Zelensky rejects wartime ballot, warning of national divide

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly ruled out holding national elections in the near future, stating that a wartime vote poses severe security risks and would fragment the country.

Russian military runs drills to test draft readiness, WSJ says

The Russian military is conducting exercises to assess its readiness for a potential new mobilization, according to unnamed Western intelligence officials cited by The Wall Street Journal and reported by Rain TV. The Kremlin has not yet made a formal decision to launch a new draft.

Defending sovereignty: Ukraine marks 35th statehood day

Ukraine marked 35 years since proclaiming its independence on Monday, August 24, as the nation continues to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russian aggression. This marks the fifth consecutive Independence Day observed under the conditions of Moscow's full-scale invasion, launched in February 2022.

Cimișlia grape fair crowns 3.9 kg bunch amid climate strain

Moldovan table grape producers gathered in the southern town of Cimișlia for the 11th edition of the National Grape Festival, showcasing high-yield produce despite severe winter frosts and persistent summer droughts. The event highlighted both the sector's economic vulnerability and its technical adaptation.

Moldova VET Admission: 2,400 state-funded places still open

The Ministry of Education and Research has opened the second admission round for secondary vocational education and training (VET). Between August 20 and 28, 2026, prospective students can apply for roughly 2,400 state-funded places across vocational schools nationwide.

Moldova lifts natural gas tariffs amid rising global import costs

Moldova’s National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) approved on August 21 a 40.8% increase in end-user natural gas tariffs. Starting September 1, 2026, consumers will pay €1.04 (approx. 20.30 MDL) per cubic meter, including VAT, up by €0.30 (5.88 MDL) from the current rate.

Moldova debunks Russian threat narrative over Cobasna depot

The long-standing regional catastrophe narrative surrounding the Cobasna ammunition depot has been systematically overstated for over two decades by Moscow and the Transnistrian separatist regime, according to a joint declassified intelligence report released on August 21 by Moldova's Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) and the Military Intelligence Agency (AIM).

Russian drone strike shuts Tabaki border post with Moldova

A Russian drone strike damaged the Tabaki international border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova during overnight attacks on August 21 across the Odessa region. Border authorities have suspended all passenger and freight transit, diverting vehicles to alternative checkpoints.

Extreme heat prompts daytime freight limits in northern Moldova

Heavy vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes face temporary transit bans across northern Moldova on Friday, August 21, between 10:00 and 20:00.

Ukraine dairy exports: Moldova leads as EU pricing lags

Moldova emerged as the primary export destination for Ukrainian dairy during the first seven months of 2026. Moldovan purchases totaled €46.8 million (approx. 917.3 million MDL), absorbing nearly a quarter of Ukraine’s outward dairy shipments, according to the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Moldovan trade unions push for labor reform and tax cuts

The National Trade Union Confederation of Moldova (CNSM) has submitted a broad package of legislative amendments aimed at strengthening employee protections, expanding trade union independence, and raising personal tax allowances. The proposals were formally reviewed during a Confederal Committee meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Over 30 Chișinău apartment courtyards modernised

More than 1,000 residents across three apartment blocks in Chișinău’s Botanica district now have access to newly renovated communal grounds under the national "European Courtyard" initiative. Total investment across the 30 residential yards completed so far has exceeded €10.2 million (approx. 200 million MDL), according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea.