LIVE TEXT/ Russian army attacked Odesa region with missiles and drones overnight. War in Ukraine, day 1663
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UPDATE 11:00 Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone attack on the Odesa region overnight. Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "As a result of the attack, an apartment building and private houses, warehouses, garages, and residents' private cars were damaged. Fires broke out...
LIVE TEXT/ US extended sanctions for participation in the deportation of Ukrainian children. War in Ukraine, day 1669
UPDATE 17:50 The sanctions law, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, which Trump signed on September 18, extends sanctions for the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. Not only individuals who took children out of Ukraine, but also officials, institutions, and intermediaries who organized or facilitated these actions could fall under the restrictions...
LIVE TEXT/ Russia launched two missiles and 174 drones at Ukraine last night. Deaths and injuries were recorded in several regions. War in Ukraine, day 1669
UPDATE 17:00 As a result of the night attacks on Ukraine, casualties were recorded in several regions. Russian troops attacked the city of Balakliya in the Kharkiv region with drones on the evening of September 18. As a result of one of the explosions, a private residential house was destroyed. An elderly couple – a man...
DW/ A Russia tired of war and anxious chooses a new Parliament
Fuel shortages, drone attacks, and rumors of mobilization increase anxiety and war fatigue in Russia. Support for peace talks is growing, the Kremlin is monitoring the situation before the parliamentary elections, reports Deutsche Welle. Russians are increasingly worried. Almost half of those surveyed by the state polling institute FOM say that the state of unease...
US and Denmark announced an agreement on Greenland: "It is in everyone's interest"
The US and Denmark have announced an agreement on Greenland, resolving a diplomatic dispute triggered by President Donald Trump's threats to take over the territory by force. Trump stated that the agreement would give the US "permanent control over security and all other necessities" in the Danish semi-autonomous territory, writes the BBC. The leaders of Denmark and Greenland welcomed the agreement...
When Moldova will switch to winter time: clocks will be turned back one hour
Republic of Moldova will switch to winter time on the night of Saturday, October 24, to Sunday, October 25, 2026. At that time, the clocks will be turned back one hour. In the Republic of Moldova, the switch to winter time occurs every year on the last Sunday in October. At 4:00 AM, the clocks are turned back...
People/ The actor who brought Stalin to the stage in Chisinau. "The Sick" – a lesson about power and history
During the National Theaters Meeting in Chisinau, the play "The Sick," presented by actors from the "Mihai Eminescu" National Theater from Timișoara, was performed for an audience passionate about historical subjects. For the actors from Timișoara, as they themselves say, the encounter with the Moldovan audience had a special significance because, in their opinion, the play's subject...
US can impose customs duties on countries that purchase Russian energy resources: law signed by Trump
US President Donald Trump signed the law of former Senator Lindsey Graham, which grants the right to impose customs duties on countries that purchase Russian energy resources, the White House announced. Lindsey Graham's law gives the US President the right to impose customs duties of up to 100% on countries that purchase Russian energy resources...
VIDEO/ Message of support from Brussels for Moldova and Ukraine | People mobilized for a so-called protest in Tighina | Sentence requested by prosecutors for former Prime Minister Iurie Leancă | The case of five protected birds found shot in Rîșcani | GARDEN WEEK
The President of the European Commission sent a strong signal of support for Moldova and Ukraine. Details in this edition of Garden Week. Today, we also discuss the reaction of the Chisinau authorities to the protests organized in Tighina and tell you what sentence former Prime Minister Iurie Leancă risks in the Airport concession case. Garden Week can...
LIVE TEXT/ PISA results are not a reason for panic, but an opportunity to see where accents need to be changed. Estonia's lesson, the role of teachers, and the need for courage in education
The PISA results, which show that in 2025 students were better in science but weaker in mathematics and reading, are not a verdict on the quality of studies in the Republic of Moldova. They are rather a signal about how students manage to use what they learn in school in real life. This is the opinion of Ana...
Several unknown aircraft flew over Moldova's airspace last night
On the morning of September 19, 2026, several unknown aircraft flew over Moldova's airspace in the Eastern regional directorate's area of responsibility, the Border Police informed in a press release. Following checks carried out in the Troitcoe locality area by the border authorities of Moldova and Ukraine, on the territory of Moldova...
Explosion in Colonița: "Any unauthorized entry into Moldova's airspace is unacceptable," emphasizes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stated that it strongly condemns the incident near the village of Colonița, where, on September 18, following an explosion, components similar to those of an unmanned drone equipped with a turbojet propulsion system were found. According to the MFA, this incident represents a new serious consequence of the Federation's war of aggression...
What can and must Moldova learn from Romania's lesson?
In the past, Romania was an example for Moldova in terms of justice, and the chant "DNA, cross the Prut!" had become almost a slogan. Today, however, the Romanian justice system is the target of accusations regarding political influence and state "capture," and some court decisions cause bewilderment and fuel public distrust. Alexandru Bot, lawyer, justice expert...
"Violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova": Romania's MFA condemns Russia's unauthorized opening of polling stations in the Transnistrian region
Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the opening of polling stations in the Transnistrian region within the framework of the elections for the State Duma of the Russian Federation, as well as the illegal conduct of the vote in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the illegal conduct, during September 18-20, 2026, in the territories...
LIVE TEXT/ US approved a possible sale of air defense equipment to Ukraine worth approximately $2.6 billion. War in Ukraine, day 1669
UPDATE 9:20 The US Department of State has approved a possible sale of air defense systems, equipment, and related support to Ukraine for an estimated cost of $2.68 billion, hromadske reports, citing the US Department of State. If the deal is concluded, Ukraine will finance the purchase from European contributions and US program funds...
VIDEO/ Strong message of support from Brussels for Moldova and Ukraine | People mobilized for a so-called protest in Tighina | Sentence requested by prosecutors for former Prime Minister Iurie Leancă | The case of five protected birds found shot in Rîșcani | GARDEN WEEK
The President of the European Commission sent a strong signal of support for Moldova and Ukraine. Details in this edition of Garden Week. Today, we also discuss the reaction of the Chisinau authorities to the protests organized in Tighina and tell you what sentence former Prime Minister Iurie Leancă risks in the Airport concession case. Garden Week can...
Diesel exceeds 36 lei, and gasoline approaches 34. How much will fuel cost on the weekend
The National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) has set the maximum reference prices for fuels, valid for the period September 19-21, 2026. Specifically, the prices for Saturday, September 19, until Monday, September 21, are: According to ANRE, the increasingly alarming situation in the Middle East and the intensification of risks regarding global supply of petroleum products have...
Warm weather this weekend: thermometers will show up to 28°C on Saturday
On Saturday, September 19, the weather will be warm in most of the country, with variable clouds and maximum temperatures of +28 degrees Celsius, according to the forecast issued by the Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring Authority (AMM). In the north, variable clouds are expected, and temperatures will reach 24°C. The wind will blow from the northwest with...
LIVE TEXT/ The number of injured in the Russian attack on Odesa has reached ten, including two rescuers. War in Ukraine, day 1668
UPDATE 22:00 The number of people injured in a Russian attack on an administrative building in Odesa on September 18 has risen to 10, including two rescuers. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. "The attack hit an 11-story administrative building. At the time of the attack, people were...
CEC included a formation on the list of parties that can participate in the elections for the People's Assembly of Gagauzia
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) decided, at its meeting on September 18, to include the Political Party People of Gagauzia on the list of political parties entitled to participate in the new local elections and the local referendum on November 1, 2026, and the regional elections on November 15, 2026. Another decision of the Commission concerned the relief/convocation of some members...
Parliamentary elections in Russia: Putin uses the vote as a measure of legitimizing the war
Russians began voting on Friday, September 18, in three-day parliamentary elections, which President Vladimir Putin said would show that millions of people "support his army fighting in Ukraine," even though most anti-war candidates were not allowed to run, according to Reuters. Elections for the Duma are expected...
VIDEO/ "A complicated winter awaits us." Drones over Moldova. Why is the Russian ambassador not expelled? Relations with Romania, Ukraine, USA, Israel, China. Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on ZdCe Podcast
"A complicated winter awaits us," and the war in Ukraine "is now taking a more accelerated turn," stated Mihai Popșoi, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, as a guest on the ZdCe Podcast, in the context of more and more Russian drones flying over or even exploding on Moldovan territory. "The escalation is visible to everyone and, as everyone says...
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe are intensifying, says Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the threat of hybrid attacks from Russia against Europe and France has intensified. In a press conference at the Elysée Palace, Macron stated that he had ordered the creation of a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defense industry sites against this threat, according to the BBC. Emmanuel Macron...
Airport concession case: "I didn't understand on what evidence the prosecutor based his accusation that Valeriu Lazăr had some material and personal interests." Lawyers claim the damage of about 400 million lei "is not certain and clear"
At a new court hearing, during which judicial debates are being held in the case of the concession of the Chisinau International Airport (AIC), the pleas of the lawyers of three of the eight defendants in the case were presented: ex-Minister of Economy, Valeriu Lazăr, for whom prosecutors are seeking 6 years in prison, former AIC financial director, Alexandru Ciutac, for whom...
"Compass of Memory," a campaign about deportations, famine, and repression, launched in Chisinau
A campaign dedicated to the memory of the victims of repression during the Soviet period and how the past influences today's society was launched on Friday, September 18, in Chisinau. "Compass of Memory" brings to attention deportations, famine, political terror, and other traumatic experiences in the history of the Republic of Moldova, through archival documents, testimonies, video materials, and activities aimed at young people.
Minister of Energy, on the use of security gas stocks to reduce prices for consumers: "Not to have slightly cheaper gas, but to have gas in general, in exceptional cases"
"They cannot be used as ordinary commercial volumes, because security stocks are not for having slightly cheaper gas, but for having gas in general, in exceptional cases," says the Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, who explained why the authorities will not use security stocks to reduce the impact of price increases...
Damage of over one million lei: An unknown person posed as an employee of "Premier Energy" to obtain money from the victim
In the last 24 hours, the Police have not registered new cases of telephone scams, reports the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP). However, two other previous incidents have just been reported by victims. The total estimated damage amounts to over 1.2 million lei. One of the scams was committed between September 10-16...
Ukraine receives 3.3 billion euros from the EU for the purchase of missiles and drones. Von der Leyen: "More to come"
Ukraine has received a tranche of 3.3 billion euros from the EU support loan, Prime Minister Sergii Korețkî announced, according to Reuters. Ukraine will allocate the funds for priority defense needs, especially for the purchase of missiles and drones, Koretskyi specified on the messaging app Telegram. Previously, the head of the Commission...
Environmental Protection Inspectorate imposed fines of almost 162 thousand lei following 12 forestry inspections
In the period September 1-17, 2026, the Environmental Protection Inspectorate (IPM) carried out 12 inspections in the forest fund managed by the "Moldsilva" Agency, as well as in that managed by local public authorities, the Ministry of Environment announced on Friday, September 18. Thus, inspectors imposed fines totaling 161,950 lei. The total volume of illegally extracted wood...
Public tender for a service procurement estimated at 1 million lei, initiated by the CSM. The institution will soon announce another one – for about 41 million lei
The Superior Council of Magistracy announced that it has initiated the procurement procedure for the documentation necessary for the restoration and rehabilitation of the building at 48 Vlaicu Pârcălab Street, the institution's new headquarters, received from the Government. According to the initiated tender, the Council is willing to pay up to one million lei (excluding VAT). The source of funding is the state budget,...
CSM initiated a public tender for a service procurement estimated at 1 million lei. The institution will soon announce another one – for about 41 million lei
The Superior Council of Magistracy announced that it has initiated the procurement procedure for the documentation necessary for the restoration and rehabilitation of the building at 48 Vlaicu Pârcălab Street, the institution's new headquarters, received from the Government. According to the initiated tender, the Council is willing to pay up to one million lei (excluding VAT). The source of funding is the state budget,...
LIVE TEXT/ A train was hit in a Russian attack in the Kharkiv region, causing one death and seven injuries. War in Ukraine, day 1668
UPDATE 16:40 Russian forces attacked a commuter train in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian Railways announced the attack on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. "The Russian army hit a commuter train in the Kharkiv region. The threat was detected by a Ukrzaliznytsia monitoring team, after which passengers were evacuated," the statement said...
Another judge was heard in the external evaluation process
Viorelia Grigoraș, a magistrate at the Chisinau Court, participated in a hearing in the external evaluation process, the Judges' Evaluation Commission announced. She was heard by panel F of the Judges' Evaluation Commission. According to the Commission, the hearing is part of the external evaluation process of judges in anti-corruption panels. Before panel F, Judge...
24 tons of non-compliant imported food products destroyed by ANSA
Approximately 24 tons of food products were destroyed by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). According to the institution, they were non-compliant. The products were imported. During official import controls, ANSA inspectors at border inspection points detected several batches of food products that did not...
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan will give a speech at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan will undertake a working visit to New York from September 23-26, where he will participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The head of the Chisinau government will deliver a speech in the plenary session of the UN General Assembly. The speech can be watched live on September...
Over 96% of dual education places were filled. The offer increased by 34% compared to last year
Dual education was chosen this year by 2757 students, who will combine studies in vocational schools, colleges, and centers of excellence with practical training in companies. Over 96% of the available places were filled, while the offer for this form of study increased by over 34% compared to...
LIVE TEXT/ Donetsk region attacked by the Russian army. Two people died and two others were injured. War in Ukraine, day 1668
UPDATE 13:50 The Donetsk region was attacked by the Russian army. Emergency teams rescued three people from the rubble. Two people died and two others were injured. Specifically, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, in Kramatorsk, 22 residential buildings were damaged as a result of an attack...
Moldova Tourism Forum 2026: technology, investments, and global trends for the future of tourism in the Republic of Moldova
Organized in the context of World Tourism Day, the Forum is held this year under the theme "Tourism unites us. Moldova hosts Europe," with the sub-theme "Building a destination connected to trends, markets, and technologies, which multiplies value in the economy, communities, and country image." The Forum represents the main strategic dialogue platform between public authorities, the sector...
UPDATE/ Fragments, including the engine, which "could come from a drone," found in a field near Colonița, several hours after the loud explosion heard by locals
UPDATE 13:16 The Police announced that, "following checks carried out at the scene, other components were found, including the engine, within a radius of approximately 100 meters from the site of the explosion." Initial news: The Police announced that, in a field near the village of Colonița, Chisinau municipality, some fragments were found which "could come from a drone." The discovery was made after a loud bang was heard in the southwestern part of the village of Colonița, towards the locality of Tohatin.
PHOTO/ Fragments that "could come from a drone" found in a field near Colonița, several hours after the loud explosion heard by locals
The Police announced that, in a field near the village of Colonița, Chisinau municipality, some fragments were found which "could come from a drone." The discovery was made following checks carried out after a loud bang was heard in the southwestern part of the village of Colonița, towards the locality of Tohatin. Police are on site...
BREAKING NEWS/ Fragments that "could come from a drone" found in a field near Colonița, several hours after the loud explosion heard by locals
The Police announced that, in a field near the village of Colonița, Chisinau municipality, some fragments were found which "could come from a drone." The discovery was made following checks carried out after a loud bang was heard in the southwestern part of the village of Colonița, towards the locality of Tohatin. Police are on site...
MEC, regarding the case at a public high school in the capital, where the provision of textbooks was conditioned on the payment of 9 thousand lei to a private association: "We share the indignation of parents who received such messages"
The case of money collection reported at the "Children's Academy" High School will be examined by the Ethics Council, announced the Ministry of Education and Research. In a press release issued on Friday, September 18, the Ministry "strongly condemned" the collection of informal payments in educational institutions and any attempt to condition students' access to textbooks or other...
VIDEO/ Serious accident on the R-2 route, near Calfa: three people were seriously injured
A serious road accident occurred on Friday, September 18, on the R-2 route, near the village of Calfa in the Anenii Noi district. Three people were injured as a result of the collision between two cars, the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) announced. According to the IGP, preliminarily, a Subaru car, driven by a 50-year-old man, swerved...
"Nothing special!": how Donald Trump commented on the involvement of Russian businessman Umar Kremlev in organizing his son's wedding
US President Donald Trump stated in a comment to the American press that he "has no idea who Umar (Kremlev, ed.) is," the Russian businessman who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a party in the Bahamas organized for his son's wedding. The information was reported by NBC News. "I have no idea who...
Youth centers in five districts will expand STEAM skills development opportunities
Adolescents and young people from Ungheni, Taraclia, Edineț, Călărași, and Grătiești will have access to practical activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Youth centers in the five localities were selected for the development and piloting of a new STEAM service, the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) announced in a press release. The program is...
LIVE TEXT/ Zhytomyr: two people died and two others were injured in Russian attacks. War in Ukraine, day 1668
UPDATE 09:49 In the Zhytomyr region, two people died and two others were injured as a result of Russian attacks. According to the National Emergency Service, fires broke out in storage and production buildings in the Korosten district. "Savers of the National Emergency Service (DSNS) inspected the area to detect any...
Video/ From Artek and Orlyonok to the barracks in Tiraspol: militarization of children in the Transnistrian region
Militarization of children in Russia is a well-known fact. The Transnistrian region follows its example, but children from the right bank of the Dniester are not exempt from this mechanism either. Let's see how the militarization of children actually begins. The process can start with a free excursion, a camp, a lesson about drones, encouragement to enlist, and, no longer...
Donald Trump announced the creation of an American military base near Russia's borders
US President Donald Trump stated that "significant progress" has been made in negotiations regarding the creation of an American military base in Poland and announced that the location where it would be built could be made public soon. According to Trump, the agreements became possible thanks to the "courageous leadership" of the President of Poland,...
VIDEO/ Loud bang heard in the Colonița area. Police are investigating
Several people reported to the Police on the morning of September 18 after hearing a loud bang in the southwestern part of the village of Colonița, in the direction of the locality of Tohatin. The calls were received through the 112 Service around 04:20, according to the press release issued by the Police. According to the cited source, police officers...
LIVE TEXT/ The United States is close to approving the transfer of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles from Germany to Ukraine, worth about $30 million. War in Ukraine, day 1668
8:10 The United States is close to approving the transfer of 10 Patriot interceptor missiles from Germany to Ukraine, according to US Congressional documents dated September 15, writes Kyiv Independent. The value of the missiles amounts to about $29.6 million. This information comes at a time when Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of ammunition for air defense systems...
