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The nomination has been sent to the US Senate. The ambassador post in Chișinău has been vacant for nearly two years.
Trump nominates Joseph Burkhalter of Georgia as US Ambassador to Chișinău.
The post has been vacant for nearly two years, since Kent Logsdon's departure.
The nomination requires Senate confirmation before Burkhalter can assume the role.
June 2, 2026
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Around 3,100 candidates who studied in minority-language schools sat their Romanian language paper on Tuesday morning across 55 exam centres.
Around 3,100 allophone students sat the first paper of the 2026 baccalaureate on Tuesday.
The exam was held across 55 centres throughout the Republic of Moldova.
Six registered candidates were absent, with no explanation provided.
June 2, 2026
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The State Hydrometeorological Service forecasts rain and lightning throughout Moldova on Tuesday, with high humidity and westerly winds.
Thunderstorms forecast across all of Moldova on Tuesday.
Westerly winds at 18 km/h, humidity at 85%.
Northern Moldova: highs of up to 15°C.
June 2, 2026
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The incident occurred on the evening of May 31. Police identified the driver after video spread on social media and say he will face charges.
A driver launched fireworks from a car in a Chișinău residential courtyard on May 31.
Police identified the individual after video of the incident circulated on social media.
The driver faces unspecified sanctions; no details on the penalty have been made public.
June 2, 2026
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The ruling party's youth wing took to the streets over sweltering public transport, heading straight for City Hall to present their demands to Mayor Ion Ceban.
Marchers walked from the Unic shopping centre to Chișinău City Hall on 1 June.
PAS youth are demanding air-conditioned public transport vehicles during summer.
A formal document with their proposals will be submitted to Mayor Ion Ceban.
June 2, 2026
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Heavy rain is forecast across the Republic of Moldova on June 2, from 08:00 to 23:00, prompting a police advisory for all road users.
Yellow heavy rain alert across Moldova on June 2, from 08:00 to 23:00.
Police urge drivers to slow down and avoid sharp manoeuvres on wet roads.
Pedestrians warned to avoid flood zones and trees during electrical storms.
June 2, 2026
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Two deputy speakers and the heads of all 12 standing committees are in Brussels from June 1 to 3.
Deputy Speakers Doina German and Vlad Batrincea lead the delegation.
Chairs of all 12 standing committees are taking part in the visit.
The three-day programme in Brussels was organised by the European Parliament.
June 2, 2026
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Promo-LEX observers documented ballot secrecy violations and organised voter transport across three localities — Rusești Noi, Orhei and Taraclia.
Promo-LEX reported 20 electoral incidents during the 31 May run-off vote.
18 of the 20 incidents — 90% — were recorded in Orhei municipality.
Main violations: ballot secrecy breaches and organised voter transport.
June 2, 2026
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The Metropolitanate's spokesman confirmed awareness of intimate footage circulating online allegedly showing Metropolitan Petru, and promised a response once authenticity is verified.
The Metropolitanate says Metropolitan Petru's resignation stems from health and age-related reasons.
The institution confirms it is aware of compromising intimate footage circulating online.
An official reaction will be issued only after the authenticity of the images is verified.
June 2, 2026
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Moldova's president launched a summer reading challenge on Children's Day, promising the most avid readers a visit to the presidential palace.
Maia Sandu launches a summer reading challenge for children, running until August 31.
The most active readers will be invited to visit the Presidential Palace.
No public registration mechanism or selection criteria have been announced.
June 1, 2026
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