Moldova moves to ban politically affiliated heads at Gagauz GRT
Candidates applying for the directorship of Gagauzia’s public broadcaster, GRT, must have no recent political affiliation under proposed amendments to Moldova's Media Audiovisual Services Code.
Russia weaponizes anti-terror laws to jail online speech
Russian courts convicted at least 1,234 people under anti-terrorism legislation in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp escalation in judicial prosecutions compared to the same period last year.
Russian anti-terror convictions surge to record highs in 2026
Russian courts convicted at least 1,234 people under anti-terrorism legislation in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp escalation in judicial prosecutions compared to the same period last year.
Suspected missile strike ignites fire at Samara defense hub
Emergency alerts sounded across Russia’s Samara Region overnight on August 15 following a reported missile threat. Shortly after, eyewitnesses shared photos and videos showing explosions and thick plumes of smoke rising over an industrial zone.
Samara strike hits Russian space and aviation plants
Emergency alerts sounded across Russia’s Samara Region overnight on August 15 following a reported missile threat. Shortly after, eyewitnesses shared photos and videos showing explosions and thick plumes of smoke rising over an industrial zone.
SMURD team evacuates young survivor of Halkidiki crash
A seven-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a fatal car accident in Greece that claimed the lives of her parents and six-month-old sister, arrived in Chisinau overnight on August 15. Nearly a month after the tragedy, she was admitted to the Mother and Child Institute for ongoing medical treatment.
Sole survivor of Greek crash repatriated to Moldova
A seven-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a fatal car accident in Greece that claimed the lives of her parents and six-month-old sister, arrived in Chisinau overnight on August 15. Nearly a month after the tragedy, she was admitted to the Mother and Child Institute for ongoing medical treatment.
Agenda of events for Sunday, August 16
The Triathlon Federation of the Republic of Moldova and the Federation Sport for All are organizing the National Triathlon Championship 2026 /Park “La Izvor” / 09:00 AM/. The Ministry of… The post Agenda of events for Sunday, August 16 appeared first on ipn.md.
Heavy exit traffic at Leuseni border prompts rerouting advisory
Heavy outbound traffic involving both passengers and vehicles was reported on Saturday morning at the Leușeni–Albița border crossing on the border between Moldova and Romania.
Moldova border police report heavy exit traffic at Leuseni
Heavy outbound traffic involving both passengers and vehicles was reported on Saturday morning at the Leușeni–Albița border crossing on the border between Moldova and Romania.
Nine Moldovans, investigated in Italy for the theft of paintings worth over 9 million euros
Nine citizens of the Republic of Moldova are under investigation in Italy, and five of them have been detained, in connection with the theft of three paintings signed by Paul… The post Nine Moldovans, investigated in Italy for the theft of paintings worth over 9 million euros appeared first on ipn.md.
Around 500 town halls adopted final decisions on voluntary amalgamation
Around 500 town halls in the Republic of Moldova have adopted final decisions on voluntary amalgamation, which represents almost 60% of all town halls. This figure is a positive and encouraging signal, since more than half of the town halls have adopted final decisions and an ove...
The hunting season has begun. What species can be hunted and what are the limits?
The hunting season has begun in the Republic of Moldova. From this date, hunting for several species of birds is permitted. The Ministry of Environment mentions that hunting periods and… The post The hunting season has begun. What species can be hunted and what are the limits? appeared first on ipn.md.
Moldova university enrollments rise 16% in 2026
Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.
Moldovan universities admit over 18,000 students
Moldovan universities have enrolled more than 18,000 students during the main 2026 admission round. The figure represents an increase of nearly 2,500 students—or approximately 16%—compared to the same stage last year.
EU grants €1.37m for Moldova and Romania cross-border projects
Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.
Moldovan and Romanian villages secure €1.37m in EU funding
Three Moldovan villages alongside Pădureni municipality in Vaslui County, Romania, have launched a €1.37 million (approx. 26.85 million MDL) cross-border development initiative. The project targets modern infrastructure upgrades and regional cultural preservation.
Moldova media reform sparks central control clash with Gagauzia
The Moldovan Parliament has introduced a bill to change how the supervisory board of Gagauzia’s regional public broadcaster, GRT, is selected. Under the proposal, the national Audiovisual Council would organize the selection contest instead of the regional assembly.
Moldova draft law shifts governance of Gagauzia broadcaster GRT
The Moldovan Parliament has introduced a bill to change how the supervisory board of Gagauzia’s regional public broadcaster, GRT, is selected. Under the proposal, the national Audiovisual Council would organize the selection contest instead of the regional assembly.
Chisinau housing market rebounds as revised data reveals 11% drop
The real estate market in Chisinau is recovering visibly, defying last year's pessimistic projections. Newly revised data from the Public Institution Real Estate Cadastre reveals that property transactions in 2025 fell by just 11% compared to 2024, far below the 60% collapse suggested by preliminary figures.