Sorana Cîrstea's WTA Cleveland Trophy stolen after US Open defeat

Sorana Cîrstea's WTA Cleveland trophy has been stolen just days after she won it, the tennis star has announced.

Iwona Piorko: Polish diplomat named new EU head in Moldova

Polish diplomat Iwona Piorko has been appointed head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Moldova, after more than two decades working for the bloc's institutions.

F1 Dutch Grand Prix: Piastri wins maiden race at Zandvoort

Australia's Oscar Piastri has claimed his first career win in Formula 1, triumphing at the Dutch Grand Prix, the 15th round of the championship.

Ursula von der Leyen tours frontline EU states amid border tensions

The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has begun a tour of the EU's frontline member states to strengthen solidarity and defence.

Moldovan students start new academic year

Students in Moldova have returned to school today, 1 September, to start the 2025-2026 academic year.

Moldova: Church leaders warned against political involvement

Moldova's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has warned that clergy and religious denominations are prohibited from engaging in political or electoral activities.

Moldova's Supreme Court bars Șor-affiliated party from elections

The "Moldova Mare" Party, which is linked to fugitive politician Ilan Șor, has been barred from taking part in Moldova's September parliamentary elections after the country's Supreme Court upheld a ban on the group.

Romanian Language Day: Moldova's National Dictation draws thousands to Chișinău

The third edition of the Great National Dictation, a language skills event, was held in Chișinău on Thursday, drawing about 2,000 people to mark Romanian Language Day.

Ukraine: Russian drone strikes hit Odessa power plants

Russian drones have targeted four power plants in Ukraine’s southern Odessa region, leaving more than 29,000 people without electricity.

Copenhagen night swim: Race highlights city's 'blue spaces'

Copenhagen's port has hosted an unprecedented night swim, with hundreds of people taking part in a two-kilometre race through the city's canals.

Ukraine ready for peace talks, says Yermak

Andriy Yermak, a senior adviser to Ukraine's President, has told the German broadcaster DW from New York that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia.

NBM releases commemorative coin for poet Mihai Eminescu anniversary

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) has issued a commemorative coin honouring the poet Mihai Eminescu to mark the 175th anniversary of his birth.