On November 1, the residents of Delacău village in the Anenii Noi district will go to the polls for a local referendum. They will decide whether or not to support the exploitation of mineral resources located less than a kilometer from the village. This issue has been a topic of debate for several years, following a company's request for approval to open a new sand quarry. Local residents and authorities have contested the initiative, citing potential risks to the ecosystem, groundwater, and the village's overall safety.

The Planeta Clounella troupe performs the animation show for children “What a Wonderful World” /Odeon Cultural Center / 11:00 AM/; 04:00 PM/. The actors of the State Drama Theater for… The post IPN | Cultural Agenda | August 16 appeared first on ipn.md.

Admission to universities in the Republic of Moldova continues in the second round. Those who did not participate in the basic session or were not enrolled in the desired study… The post Admission to universities continues until August 17. There are still budget places available appeared first on ipn.md.

A shortage of new-crop white cabbage is currently being observed on the Ukrainian market, according to analysts at the EastFruit project. Farmers say that the situation is linked to a reduction in market supply, as hot weather has somewhat slowed the maturation of this crop in producing farms. In particular,... Сообщение Ukraine: Cabbage prices have already exceeded last year’s level and continue to rise появились сначала на EastFruit.

Russian equities registered their sharpest single-day decline since September 2022 on Friday, as escalating geopolitical rhetoric shattered investor hopes for a cease-fire in Ukraine.

Russian equities registered their sharpest single-day decline since September 2022 on Friday, as escalating geopolitical rhetoric shattered investor hopes for a cease-fire in Ukraine.

Ukrainian forces launched long-range missile and drone strikes targeting key Russian defense, aerospace, and energy infrastructure hundreds of kilometers behind the border.

Ukrainian forces launched long-range missile and drone strikes targeting key Russian defense, aerospace, and energy infrastructure hundreds of kilometers behind the border.

Localities with fewer than 3,000 residents that refuse voluntary merger face mandatory consolidation by statutory decree ahead of the 2027 local elections, government officials confirmed.

Localities with fewer than 3,000 residents that refuse voluntary merger face mandatory consolidation by statutory decree ahead of the 2027 local elections, government officials confirmed.

Italian police have recovered three stolen French masterpieces valued at over €9 million (approx. 177 million MDL) following a raid on a suspect's home near Parma. The paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen in March from a private museum in northern Italy.

Italian police have recovered three stolen French masterpieces valued at over €9 million (approx. 177 million MDL) following a raid on a suspect's home near Parma. The paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen in March from a private museum in northern Italy.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.