Moldova

Moldova cuts 2022 economic growth forecast to zero

CHISINAU, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The Moldovan government revised its 2022 economic growth forecast to zero from the previous 0.3%, pointing to the negative impact of the war in neighbouring…

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UPDATED: EU says no to membership candidate status for Georgia; Proposes membership status to Moldova

BRUSSELS, June 17 (Reuters) - Georgia needs to meet certain conditions before it can be granted the status of European Union membership candidate, the European Commission said on Friday. "It should be…

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Former President of Moldova Dodon under house arrest

A Moldovan court placed former president and pro-Russian opposition leader Igor Dodon under house arrest for 30 days to allow prosecutors to investigate allegations of corruption and treason. The Ciocana…

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UK’s Truss says Moldova should be equipped to Nato standard

Liz Truss, the foreign secretary, has disclosed that the UK has begun discussions with its international allies about sending modern weaponry to Moldova to protect it from Russia. She said…

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WATCH: “Moldova belongs in the European Union” – President Maia Sandu

In a speech to the European Parliament on Wednesday, Moldovan President Maia Sandu called on EU countries to rally behind her country’s European aspirations. In her address to MEPs in…

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Moldova ready for ‘pessimistic’ scenarios but sees no imminent threat of unrest

CHISINAU, May 4 (Reuters) - Moldova sees no imminent threat of unrest spilling over from the war in Ukraine despite "provocations" by pro-Russian separatists in recent days, but has been…

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EU says considering more military support to Moldova

CHISINAU, May 4 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering additional military support to Moldova, EU Council President Charles Michel said on a visit to Chisinau on Wednesday. The 27-nation bloc is…

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Moldova warns Europe’s entire future rests on Ukrainian victory

Moldova's foreign minister has told Sky News that the future of his country and Europe depends on how the war in Ukraine ends. In a frank interview from his office…

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Moldovan breakaway region says shots fired from Ukraine towards village

April 27 (Reuters) - The Interior Ministry of Moldova's pro-Russian breakaway region of Transdniestria said on Wednesday that shots were fired from the territory of Ukraine overnight towards a village that houses…

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Tensions surge after breakaway Moldovan region reports attacks

Ukraine accused Moscow of trying to drag Moldova's breakaway region of Transdniestria into its war on Kyiv after authorities in the Moscow-backed region said they had been targeted by a…

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Blasts hit Soviet-era radio antennae in breakaway Moldovan region, authorities say

Two explosions damaged old Soviet-era radio antennae that broadcast Russian radio from a village in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniestria on Tuesday, local authorities said. The incident could fuel…

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Photo Story: Preparations for Orthodox Easter in Moldova

A father makes pictures of his daughter near Easter decorations ahead of Orthodox Easter celebrations in downtown Chisinau, Moldova. Orthodox Christian believers mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration…

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UPDATED: Moldova protests to Russia over comments by top military commander

(Reuters) - The Moldovan foreign ministry said it had summoned Moscow’s ambassador on Friday to express “deep concern” about comments by a top military commander, who suggested the country’s Russian-speaking…

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UPDATED: Moldova says reports Russian army trying to recruit its citizens are dangerous

CHISINAU, April 14 (Reuters) - Moldova said on Wednesday that reports that Russia's army was trying to recruit Moldovan citizens were dangerous and that it was regularly discussing all matters of concern…

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Moldova parliament bans pro-Russian ribbon

Moldova's parliament voted to outlaw the ribbon of St George, a black and orange military symbol of Russian patriotism, in response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine. Under the new law,…

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Donors give 659.5 million euros in aid to Moldova

(Reuters) - European and international donors agreed to extend 659.5 million euros ($718.6 million) in aid to Moldova, Europe's poorest country, which is hosting more than 100,000 refugees from Ukraine at a…

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INTERPOL deploys team to Moldova following surge of Ukrainian refugees

INTERPOL has deployed an operational support team to Moldova following the surge of Ukrainian refugees entering the country. The international police organisation said it has already received reports of human…

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Moldova watching pro-Russia breakaway region for any escalation

Moldova is monitoring its breakaway pro-Russian region of Transdniestria for any sign of escalating tensions following Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu said on Tuesday. Transdniestria is…

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Fears increase that Moldova could be next in Putin’s sights

In a potential sign of increasing pressure in Moldova, the country's Russian embassy is asking Russians to get in contact with examples of "discrimination" or "acts of violence". With the…

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Germany to take 2,500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova

CHISINAU, March 12 (Reuters) - Germany will take in 2,500 refugees who have fled to Moldova from Ukraine, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Saturday, as eastern Europe's efforts to…

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IMF agrees to give Moldova more financial support after refugee influx

CHISINAU, March 11 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will increase financial support to Moldova to help it withstand the extra pressure created by the arrival of over 270,000 refugees from Ukraine,…

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UPDATED: US considers sending planes to Poland if Warsaw sends fighter jets to Ukraine: Blinken

CHISINAU, March 6 (Reuters) - The United States is considering sending planes to Poland if Warsaw decided to send fighter jets to Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on a…

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Moldova applies for EU membership

CHISINAU (Reuters) - Moldovan President Maia Sandu signed a formal application for her country to join the European Union on Thursday, charting a pro-Western course hastened by Russia's invasion of…

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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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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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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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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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EU to avoid membership talk at summit with eastern states, draft says

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - A European Union summit with the bloc's eastern neighbours will confirm support for Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine in their bid to move closer to the…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EU helps to deliver vaccines to Moldova and medical items to Montenegro and North Macedonia

The EU is supporting Romania in delivering 50,400 doses of vaccines to Moldova in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This delivery follows Moldova's request for vaccines through the EU Civil Protection…

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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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EU sends personal protective equipment to Moldova

Following Moldova's request for assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Romania has offered various items of personal protective equipment to assist the country in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Moldova suspends Citizenship by Investment Programme

The Moldova Citizenship-by-Investment (MCBI) program, developed in partnership with its service provider Henley & Partners, has been temporarily suspended. Following a meeting of Moldova’s Supreme Security Council in Chișinău on Thursday, President…

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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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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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