31

Dec

Photo Story: Snowy weather in Chisinau, Moldova

Cars are covered by snow was pictured in downtown Chisinau, Moldova. Via EPA-EFE/DUMITRU DORU

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25

Dec

Photo Story: Christmas in Moldova

The Christmas tree pictured in front of National Opera building during preparations for Christmas celebration in Chisinau, Moldova. Traditionally, people from former countries of the Soviet Union, still celebrate Christmas…

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17

Dec

Moldovan president to Russia: joining the EU is our choice

Moldova aspires to join the European Union and the former Soviet republic has told Russia that this is its choice, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said. Her comments in an interview…

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16

Dec

Photo Story: Christmas Preparations in Chisinau, Moldova

The Christmas tree pictured in front of National Opera building during preparations for Christmas celebration in Chisinau, Moldova.  Traditionally, people from former countries of the Soviet Union, still celebrate Christmas…

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29

Oct

Russia using gas to bully Moldova, says EU

The European Union’s top diplomat said that Moscow was using natural gas to bully Moldova, as the prime minister of the ex-Soviet republic said the country could not afford the…

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28

Oct

Moldova gets 60 million euro from EU to help with energy crisis

Moldova has received a 60 million euro ($70 million) grant from the European Union to help with its energy crisis, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said. Moldova's gas contract with Russia's…

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23

Oct

Moldova PM says Russia gas talks still divided as govt declares emergency

CHISINAU, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Moldova and Russia remain divided over price and other details of a new gas deal, Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita said on Friday, after expiry of…

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22

Oct

UPDATE: Moldovan government to ask parliament to back emergency energy measures

Moldova's government, unable to agree on a new energy deal with Russia's Gazprom, will ask parliament on Friday to approve a state of emergency to try to ease gas shortages,…

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07

Oct

Moldova replaces prosecutor general

Moldova's pro-western president Maia Sandu appointed an acting prosecutor general a day after the previous holder was suspended and detained. Sandu, who came to power last year promising to tackle…

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06

Oct

Moldova’s top prosecutor suspended and detained in corruption case

Moldovan President Maia Sandu's government suspended the opposition-backed Prosecutor General Alexandru Stoianoglo who was detained by security forces in a corruption case. Sandu won the presidency on an anti-corruption ticket…

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27

Aug

Photo Story: Moldova celebrates 30 years of independence

Two women soldiers make selfie while waiting for military parade in Chisinau, Moldova, 27 August 2021. The parade was delayed for more than one hour, waiting for arrive of Romanian…

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06

Aug

Moldova parliament approves Natalia Gavrilita as new prime minister

Moldova's parliament confirmed pro-Western President Maia Sandu's government on Friday after her PAS party won a snap election in July promising to root out corruption and mend ties with the…

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30

Jul

Moldova president nominates former finance minister Gavrilita as new PM

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Friday she was nominating former Finance Minister Natalia Gavrilita to become the new prime minister. Gavrilita needs to be approved by parliament, where Sandu's…

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19

Jul

Pro-Western party PAS wins Moldova election, preliminary data shows

Pro-Western Moldovan President Maia Sandu's PAS party won the country's snap parliamentary elections, data from the central election commission showed on Monday, on a platform of fighting corruption and carrying…

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12

Jul

UPDATED: Pro-Western party wins Moldova election, preliminary data shows

Pro-Western Moldovan President Maya Sandu's PAS party won the country's snap parliamentary elections, data from the central election commission showed on Monday, on a platform of fighting corruption and carrying…

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11

Jul

Moldovans elect new parliament amid concerns over corruption, stalled reforms

Moldovans will vote in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday in which pro-Western President Maya Sandu hopes to win a majority to fight corruption and carry out reforms she says…

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28

Feb

Charles Michel visits Moldova

During a brief visit to Chișinău, European Council President Charles Michel on Sunday praised Moldova’s renewed efforts to contain corruption and strengthen the rule of law, and pledged continuing help…

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01

Feb

Moldova expects first batch of vaccines under COVAX scheme in mid-February

CHISINAU, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Moldova expects to receive the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines under the global COVAX scheme in mid-February, its health ministry said on Monday. The batch…

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31

Dec

Moldova president appoints acting prime minister

Moldova's new president, Maia Sandu, on Thursday appointed Foreign Minister Aureliu Ciocoi as the acting prime minister, a presidential decree showed. A former World Bank economist, Sandu defeated the pro-Moscow…

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23

Dec

Moldova PM Chicu resigns

Moldova's Prime Minister Ion Chicu tendered his and his government's resignation on Wednesday, paving the way for the formation of a new cabinet under incoming President Maia Sandu, who was…

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06

Dec

Incoming Moldovan president rallies supporters to demand snap parliamentary vote

CHISINAU (Reuters) - Thousands of supporters of incoming Moldovan president Maia Sandu rallied in Chisinau on Sunday to demand a snap parliamentary election, accusing parliament of trying to sabotage her…

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16

Nov

UPDATED: Sandu wins presidential run-off in Moldova

Opposition candidate Maia Sandu won presidential election run-off in Moldova, defeating pro-Moscow incumbent Igor Dodon, preliminary results from the central election commission showed on Monday. The commission’s data showed Sandu…

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15

Nov

Moldova’s pro-Moscow president faces pro-EU rival in election run-off

Moldovan voters will decide on Sunday whether to give pro-Moscow President Igor Dodon four more years in office or hand power to Maia Sandu, a former prime minister who favours…

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02

Nov

Moldova presidential election goes to run-off, opposition leads

Moldova’s presidential election will go into a run-off after preliminary results on Monday showed that opposition leader Maia Sandu held a small lead over his main opponent, incumbent President Igor…

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01

Nov

Moldovans vote in presidential election as pro-Moscow incumbent bids for second term

Moldovans vote in a presidential election on Sunday in which the pro-Russian incumbent Igor Dodon is bidding for a second term against former Prime Minister Maia Sandu, who wants to…

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27

Aug

Photo Story: Independence Day celebrations in Moldova

The President of Moldova Igor Dodon (C) with Speaker of Parliament Zinaida Grecianii (L) and Prime Minister Ion Chicu (R) lay flowers at the monument of the Grieving Mother, during…

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24

Jun

Photo Story: Lavender field in Moldova

A girl walks in a lavender field in Cimisheni village, near Chisinau, Moldova. This field became a popular photo sessions location after Lavender Fest.   Via EPA-EFE/DUMITRU DORU

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15

Feb

Moldova’s president claims ‘Europe can only be stronger with Russia’ 

Europe can only be stronger if it forges closer ties with Russia, Moldova’s president claimed in an exclusive interview with Euronews. Igor Dodon called for more economic cooperation between Moscow…

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03

Oct

Photo Story: Federica Mogherini visits Moldova

Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (L) shake hands with President of Moldova Igor Dodon (R)…

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07

Aug

Moldova Continues to Issue New Citizenships During Application Pause

While the Moldovan citizenship by investment program (CIP) has taken a four-month break to undergo a government review, a growing number of the 34 applicants who submitted their files prior…

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30

Jun

Photo Story: Lavender fields

Children play at a lavender field near Cobusca Noua village, 44km North-East from Chisinau, Moldova, 29 June 2019. This field became a popular photosessions location after Lavender Fest, held in…

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16

Jun

Moldova’s decision to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem draws criticism from Turkey

  The interim government of Moldova announced it will be moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Interim Prime Minister Pavel Filip additionally pledged to push forward…

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