Moldova marks 35th independence anniversary with military parade

Moldova staged a major military parade in central Chișinău on Thursday to mark 35 years of independence, showcasing modernized defense equipment and multinational allied contingents amid escalating regional security threats.

US freezes worldwide visa slots for staff training

The Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates across the globe, citing a mandatory training initiative for consular staff.

Gagauzia rejects Moldova election reform as political crisis deepens

The leadership presidium of Gagauzia's People's Assembly unanimously adopted a declaration on August 26 contesting newly passed national electoral amendments, calling on Moldovan President Maia Sandu to veto the legislation.

Nato Political Committee visits Moldova after a decade

Delegates from the Nato Political Committee have arrived in Chisinau for their first official visit to Moldova in more than a decade. The officials met with President Maia Sandu to discuss bilateral cooperation, national resilience, defense capabilities, and wider regional security.

Russian strike triggers new airspace violation in Moldova

An unauthorized airborne target breached Moldovan airspace on August 26, entering near the southeastern border village of Palanca in the Ștefan Vodă district at 17:38.

Moldova funds 3,600 heart surgeries with €11m health fund

More than 3,600 patients in Moldova received state-funded cardiovascular surgery during the first half of 2026. All procedures were fully covered by the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (AOAM).

Diaspora Days 2026 launches in Chisinau with cultural exhibits

Moldova launched Diaspora Days 2026 on August 3 in Chișinău under the official theme "Wherever We Are, Moldova Unites Us." The month-long initiative opened at the National Library with an exhibition celebrating Moldovan authors living abroad.

Moldova Baccalaureate 2026: 129 lyceums achieve 100% pass rate

A total of 129 theoretical lyceums achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2026 Moldovan National Baccalaureate examination. Official performance rankings show that 33 of these institutions recorded an overall graduate grade point average above 8.00.

Indonesian ferry fire leaves 5 dead and 41 missing

At least five people have died and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, rescue officials reported on Sunday.

Low Danube water forces Paks nuclear plant shutdown in Hungary

Hungary's Tisza opposition leader Péter Magyar announced on July 2 that a production unit at the country's sole nuclear power plant has been taken offline.

Romania detects target near Ukraine border after drone incidents

Romanian defense radars tracked an unidentified aerial target near the Ukrainian river border on the morning of August 2, triggering a public emergency warning in border communities.

Russian attacks kill six and injure 80 across Ukraine, Kyiv says

Russian strikes killed six civilians and injured at least 80 others across Ukraine over the past 24 hours. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 109 out of 133 attack drones launched by Russia overnight.