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Alexandra Moisei Advances at U-20 World Wrestling Championships in Bratislava

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 18:53
Moldovan wrestler Alexandra Moisei made a winning start at the U-20 World Wrestling Championships, currently taking place in Bratislava, Slovakia. Competing in the 68 kg weight category, Moisei defeated Brazil’s Mayara Neper Oliveira Santos 4-1 in her opening bout. In the round of 16, the Moldovan wrestler will face Russian athlete Evangeliia Berezhnova, according to […] The post Alexandra Moisei Advances at U-20 World Wrestling Championships in Bratislava appeared first on Moldova.

Moldova's industrial production grew 7.9% in the first half, with the energy sector up 14.2%

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 18:44
Moldova's industry grew by 7.9% in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by the manufacturing and energy sectors.

Shahed-136 Drone Enters Moldovan Airspace During Russian Attacks on Ukraine

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 10:43
A Shahed-136 (Geran-2) drone illegally entered the airspace of the Republic of Moldova early Thursday morning, August 20, according to the Ministry of Defense. The drone was detected and monitored by the National Army’s airspace surveillance systems. According to the ministry, the drone was detected at 3:16 a.m. after illegally crossing the state border from […] The post Shahed-136 Drone Enters Moldovan Airspace During Russian Attacks on Ukraine appeared first on Moldova.

Moldova caravan delivers school supplies to nearly 900 children

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 23:13
Nearly 900 children across Moldova will receive fully equipped backpacks and educational supplies ahead of the new academic year. The assistance comes through the tenth edition of the "I Want to Learn Too" charity campaign.

Concordia Moldova campaign equips 868 children for school

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 23:13
Nearly 900 children across Moldova will receive fully equipped backpacks and educational supplies ahead of the new academic year. The assistance comes through the tenth edition of the "I Want to Learn Too" charity campaign.

Moldova unveils €688 million plan to overhaul education by 2030

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 22:34
The Moldovan government approved the implementation plan for its "Education 2030" strategy on August 19, unlocking approximately €688 million (13.5 billion MDL) in target investments. The five-year roadmap aims to modernize infrastructure, reform curricula, and boost international competitiveness across all education levels by 2030.

Moldova approves €688m strategy to modernize national education

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 22:34
The Moldovan government approved the implementation plan for its "Education 2030" strategy on August 19, unlocking approximately €688 million (13.5 billion MDL) in target investments. The five-year roadmap aims to modernize infrastructure, reform curricula, and boost international competitiveness across all education levels by 2030.

Hundreds of teachers rally in Moldova as government freezes pay hike

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:53
Hundreds of teachers and educators rallied outside the Government building in Chișinău on August 19, demanding that officials honor promised salary increases scheduled for September 1.

Moldovan teachers protest in Chisinau over frozen September pay rises

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:53
Hundreds of teachers and educators rallied outside the Government building in Chișinău on August 19, demanding that officials honor promised salary increases scheduled for September 1.

Traffic halted on several streets in the capital for the Ministry of Defense’s training exercises

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:50
Road traffic will be temporarily halted on several streets in the capital in the context of some training exercises of the Ministry of Defense. According to the Chisinau City Hall,… The post Traffic halted on several streets in the capital for the Ministry of Defense’s training exercises appeared first on ipn.md.

IPN | Cultural Agenda | August 20

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:50
The National Theatre “Mihai Eminescu” presents the show “The Star Without a Name” /TNME /at 06:00 PM/. The opening of the commemorative exhibition “I am a guardian of the clouds”,… The post IPN | Cultural Agenda | August 20 appeared first on ipn.md.

Economic working groups held new meeting

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:23
Today the second meeting this year of the Economic Working Groups took place at the OSCE Mission to Moldova headquarters in Chișinău with the participation of sector experts from both banks of the Dniester River.During the meeting, experts of the Ministry of Economic Develo...

Moldovan woman scammed out of €178,500 by psychic fraud ring

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:13
Moldova’s Special Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (PCCOCS) has indicted a 38-year-old Ukrainian national residing in Chișinău for his role in an organized fraud scheme that swindled a 53-year-old woman out of over €178,500 (approx. 3.5 million MDL).

Moldova prosecutes Ukrainian man in €178,500 fake psychic scam

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:13
Moldova’s Special Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (PCCOCS) has indicted a 38-year-old Ukrainian national residing in Chișinău for his role in an organized fraud scheme that swindled a 53-year-old woman out of over €178,500 (approx. 3.5 million MDL).

Agenda of events for Thursday, August 20

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:10
A court hearing is scheduled in the case generically named “The Black Bag”, in which the former president, Igor Dodon, leader of the Socialist Party /CSJ / 09:30 AM/. The… The post Agenda of events for Thursday, August 20 appeared first on ipn.md.

World Bank to continue to support modernization of Moldova

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:04
The projects implemented in the Republic of Moldova with the support of the World Bank and the country’s development priorities for the coming period were discussed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and World Bank Group Country Manager for Moldova Ulrich Schmitt.The offici...

Gasoline and diesel are sold in portions in Moscow, against the backdrop of fuel shortage

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:00
Restrictions on the sale of gasoline and diesel have been introduced in Moscow, against the backdrop of fuel shortages and rising demand. At Gazprom Neft filling stations, drivers can only… The post Gasoline and diesel are sold in portions in Moscow, against the backdrop of fuel shortage appeared first on ipn.md.

Chisinau, the main destination for internal migration. For young families, the General Urban Plan 2040 proposes the construction of several nurseries and kindergartens

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 19:50
The capital is the main destination for internal migration, especially for young people coming from other regions of the country. Therefore, to support young families, within the process of updating… The post Chisinau, the main destination for internal migration. For young families, the General Urban Plan 2040 proposes the construction of several nurseries and kindergartens appeared first on ipn.md.

Moldovan-Turkish cooperation and projects for Gagauzia, discussed in Chisinau

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 19:50
The situation in Gagauzia and the joint projects for the development of the autonomous region were discussed by the president of the legislature, Igor Grosu, and the vice president of… The post Moldovan-Turkish cooperation and projects for Gagauzia, discussed in Chisinau appeared first on ipn.md.

The civil society demands the postponement of price adjustments and the suspension of VAT on gas

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 19:50
The postponement of natural gas price adjustments until September 1st and the consideration of suspending VAT on gas, are among the proposals made by civil society within the public consultations… The post The civil society demands the postponement of price adjustments and the suspension of VAT on gas appeared first on ipn.md.

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