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.

Moldova backs Romania grid as Danube drought cuts nuclear power

Moldova is stepping in to bolster Romania’s power grid as severe drought along the Danube River and emergency maintenance at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant trigger a regional supply deficit.

Australia reports first mass wild bird deaths from H5N1 avian flu

Australian authorities warned on August 3 of a potential wider spread of H5N1 bird flu following the discovery of the country's first mass wild bird mortality event. Wildlife officers found around 50 dead seabirds along the coast south of Adelaide.

Moldova diesel prices hit €1.67 per liter amid supply alert

Moldovan drivers face higher fuel costs starting August 4, as diesel prices move closer to record highs while gasoline registers a minor decline.

Chisinau secures water reserves for hospitals and daycares

The Valentin Ignatenco Municipal Children’s Hospital and 108 preschools operating this August in Chișinău have secured drinking and utility water reserves. Municipal authorities confirmed the stockpiles following comprehensive site inspections.

Aneta Gonța leads Moldova Audiovisual Council after Vițu resigns

Moldova's Audiovisual Council elected Vice President Aneta Gonța as its new head on August 3, following the resignation of Liliana Vițu. Gonța secured six out of seven votes during the council's session.

Ceadir-Lunga launches third municipal bond issue in Moldova

The municipality of Ceadîr-Lunga has launched its third municipal bond issue, consolidating its position as Moldova's most active local authority in capital market financing.

Moldova FM Popsoi visits Kyiv, honors fallen heroes

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, arrived in Kyiv on a working visit on August 3, at the invitation of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.

Moldovans rally to move Soviet monuments to museums

Activists, historians, and students marched through Chisinau to demand the transfer of Soviet-era monuments from public spaces into dedicated museums. The demonstration started at the Monument to Komsomol Heroes and concluded at the Ministry of Culture, where organizers submitted a formal position paper.

Roma Holocaust: 82 years since Auschwitz liquidation

On August 2, Roma communities across Europe honored the victims of the Roma Holocaust, marking 82 years since the liquidation of the Roma sector at Auschwitz-Birkenau. On that night in 1944, Nazi forces murdered nearly 3,000 Roma women, children, and elderly prisoners in the gas chambers.

Moldova secures Euro Beach Soccer Superfinal spot despite Germany loss

The Republic of Moldova national beach soccer team finished fourth in the Euro Beach Soccer League Division A qualifiers after a 5–3 defeat against Germany in the third-place play-off.

Moldovan farmer expands flock to 600 sheep in Todiresti

In the village of Todiresti, located in the Ungheni district, a personal passion has turned into an expanding agribusiness. Four years ago, Dumitru Obriste started raising livestock on a small scale. Today, alongside his wife Ana, he manages a flock of roughly 600 sheep and goats.