Moldova

Country Moldova
Capital Chișinău
Continent Europe
Currency Moldovan leu(MDL)
Languages Moldovan(Romanian), Russian, Ukrainian & Gagauz

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Part of Romania during the interwar period, Moldova was incorporated into the Soviet Union at the close of World War II. Although the country has been independent from the USSR since 1991, Russian forces have remained on Moldovan territory east of the Dniester River supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly Ukrainians and Russians, who have proclaimed a "Transnistria" republic. One of the poorest nations in Europe, Moldova became the first former Soviet state to elect a Communist, Vladimir VORONIN, as its president in 2001. VORONIN served as Moldova's president until he resigned in September 2009, following the opposition's gain of a narrow majority in July parliamentary elections and the Communist Party's (PCRM) subsequent inability to attract the three-fifths of parliamentary votes required to elect a president. Moldova's four opposition parties formed a new coalition, the Alliance for European Integration (AEI), which will act as Moldova's governing coalition until new parliamentary elections can be held, possibly in summer 2010. Moldova experienced significant political uncertainty in 2009, holding two general elections (in April and July) and four presidential ballots in parliament, all of which failed to secure a president.

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In pics: international friendly football match between Romania and Moldova - XinhuaIn pics: international friendly football match between Romania and Moldova  Xinhua

Romania Ready to Defend Moldova Against Potential Russian Attack - ??????????Romania Ready to Defend Moldova Against Potential Russian Attack  ??????????

Moldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’ - Al JazeeraMoldova’s vote is one more sign of Russia’s weakness in its ‘near abroad’  Al Jazeera

Hybrid attacks such as drones ‘part of new reality’, Danish minister warns, as Russia embarks on huge army call-up – as it happened | Europe - The GuardianHybrid attacks such as drones ‘part of new reality’, Danish minister warns, as Russia embarks on huge army call-up – as it happened | Europe  The Guardian

Moldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia - ReutersMoldova's pro-EU party wins pivotal election in setback for Russia  Reuters

Exclusive: Romania's President Dan pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid, challenging Hungary - Euronews.comExclusive: Romania's President Dan pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid, challenging Hungary  Euronews.com

Moldova Elections: Russia's Secret Plan to Hack the Vote - Bloomberg.comMoldova Elections: Russia's Secret Plan to Hack the Vote  Bloomberg.com

Moldova's resounding 'yes' to Europe — and 'no' to Russia - DWMoldova's resounding 'yes' to Europe — and 'no' to Russia  DW

Moldova’s ruling pro-EU party wins election marred by claims of Russian meddling - CNNMoldova’s ruling pro-EU party wins election marred by claims of Russian meddling  CNN

Moldova bans pro-Russian parties ahead of Sunday’s election - Al JazeeraMoldova bans pro-Russian parties ahead of Sunday’s election  Al Jazeera

FO° Talks: Moldova’s Pro-EU Party Wins Pivotal Election: A Turning Point or Trouble Ahead? - Fair ObserverFO° Talks: Moldova’s Pro-EU Party Wins Pivotal Election: A Turning Point or Trouble Ahead?  Fair Observer

Nato troops near Ukraine, ready to occupy Moldova, says Russia - India TodayNato troops near Ukraine, ready to occupy Moldova, says Russia  India Today

Moldova becomes 41st member of Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) - Trade Finance GlobalMoldova becomes 41st member of Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)  Trade Finance Global

Where to watch England MU21s play Moldova - England FootballWhere to watch England MU21s play Moldova  England Football

In Moldova’s election, the line held and a mandate was won – but the hard work is only just beginning - CEPSIn Moldova’s election, the line held and a mandate was won – but the hard work is only just beginning  CEPS

Bucharest Signals Military Readiness to Defend Moldova Amid Rising Tensions With Russia - UNITED24 MediaBucharest Signals Military Readiness to Defend Moldova Amid Rising Tensions With Russia  UNITED24 Media

From success to strategy: Three lessons from Moldova’s election - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)From success to strategy: Three lessons from Moldova’s election  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Moldova now connected to SEPA: euro payments on the same conditions as in the EU - EU NEIGHBOURS eastMoldova now connected to SEPA: euro payments on the same conditions as in the EU  EU NEIGHBOURS east

Three Weeks to Go Until a Historic First: Moldova Is Ready for Europe - European Judo UnionThree Weeks to Go Until a Historic First: Moldova Is Ready for Europe  European Judo Union

Putin’s Moldova election failure highlights Russia’s declining influence - Atlantic CouncilPutin’s Moldova election failure highlights Russia’s declining influence  Atlantic Council

Moldova bags €20 million investment for EV charging equipment manufacturing facility - EV Infrastructure NewsMoldova bags €20 million investment for EV charging equipment manufacturing facility  EV Infrastructure News

Moldova: pro-EU party wins majority in election dominated by Russian interference - The ConversationMoldova: pro-EU party wins majority in election dominated by Russian interference  The Conversation

Moldova’s pro-EU party takes lead in election as vote counting under way - Al JazeeraMoldova’s pro-EU party takes lead in election as vote counting under way  Al Jazeera

Moldova election results: Who won and did the diaspora play a role? - Al JazeeraMoldova election results: Who won and did the diaspora play a role?  Al Jazeera

Video: Moldova’s president says election results show ‘Russia failed’ - Al JazeeraVideo: Moldova’s president says election results show ‘Russia failed’  Al Jazeera

Moldova holds parliamentary elections hit by claims of Russian interference - Al JazeeraMoldova holds parliamentary elections hit by claims of Russian interference  Al Jazeera

Moldova's pro-EU party wins vote mired in claims of Russian interference - BBCMoldova's pro-EU party wins vote mired in claims of Russian interference  BBC

Why Moldova’s election results matter for Europe’s war with Russia - Lowy InstituteWhy Moldova’s election results matter for Europe’s war with Russia  Lowy Institute

Moldova's Crucial Parliamentary Election. What's at Stake? - l'Institut français des relations internationales (IFRI)Moldova's Crucial Parliamentary Election. What's at Stake?  l'Institut français des relations internationales (IFRI)

Moldova’s ruling pro-EU party wins election marred by claims of Russian meddling - CNNMoldova’s ruling pro-EU party wins election marred by claims of Russian meddling  CNN

Moldova defies Russia by re-electing its pro-European government - The EconomistMoldova defies Russia by re-electing its pro-European government  The Economist

Moldova holds key election as Russia's shadow looms large - BBCMoldova holds key election as Russia's shadow looms large  BBC

Pro-EU party wins Moldova’s parliamentary election - Financial TimesPro-EU party wins Moldova’s parliamentary election  Financial Times

Moldova: Ruling pro-EU party wins election - DWMoldova: Ruling pro-EU party wins election  DW

Moldova’s pro-EU party wins election hit by Russian interference claims - Al JazeeraMoldova’s pro-EU party wins election hit by Russian interference claims  Al Jazeera

Kazakhstan and Moldova keen to further deepen friendly relations - qazinform.comKazakhstan and Moldova keen to further deepen friendly relations  qazinform.com

‘Never be afraid to ask for help’: Ukrainians scarred by war find space to heal - UN News‘Never be afraid to ask for help’: Ukrainians scarred by war find space to heal  UN News

Moldova’s election is a choice between two paths: pro-Europe or pro-Russia - The GuardianMoldova’s election is a choice between two paths: pro-Europe or pro-Russia  The Guardian

Moldova’s 10-Year Defense Plan Elicits Predictable Russian Response - Kyiv PostMoldova’s 10-Year Defense Plan Elicits Predictable Russian Response  Kyiv Post

Russia struggles to restore gas payments to Moldova’s separatist Transnistria region - bne IntelliNewsRussia struggles to restore gas payments to Moldova’s separatist Transnistria region  bne IntelliNews

Moldova sets ceiling price for renewable energy - ceenergynewsMoldova sets ceiling price for renewable energy  ceenergynews

In the Heart of Moldova, Ukrainians Uprooted by War Find Space to Heal - International Organization for MigrationIn the Heart of Moldova, Ukrainians Uprooted by War Find Space to Heal  International Organization for Migration

Moldova On Knife Edge In Election Marred By Russian Disinformation Claims - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyMoldova On Knife Edge In Election Marred By Russian Disinformation Claims  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Russia stokes fear ahead of Moldova elections, claiming NATO invasion is imminent - Le Monde.frRussia stokes fear ahead of Moldova elections, claiming NATO invasion is imminent  Le Monde.fr

Russian Spy Agency Claims EU Conspiring to ‘Occupy’ Moldova With NATO Troops - The Moscow TimesRussian Spy Agency Claims EU Conspiring to ‘Occupy’ Moldova With NATO Troops  The Moscow Times

Moldova’s election delivers lessons to Europe on countering Russian interference - CNNMoldova’s election delivers lessons to Europe on countering Russian interference  CNN

EU and Moldova Condemn Russia’s Massive Night Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure - ?????EU and Moldova Condemn Russia’s Massive Night Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure  ?????

Moldova’s president Maia Sandu hails voters’ refusal to be ‘bought’ by Moscow - The GuardianMoldova’s president Maia Sandu hails voters’ refusal to be ‘bought’ by Moscow  The Guardian

Global Gateway Forum 2025, Bruxelles, 9-10 October - EEASGlobal Gateway Forum 2025, Bruxelles, 9-10 October  EEAS

Polls open in Moldova in a tense parliamentary election plagued with reports of Russian interference - Euronews.comPolls open in Moldova in a tense parliamentary election plagued with reports of Russian interference  Euronews.com

Opinion – Voices from Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Election - E-International RelationsOpinion – Voices from Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Election  E-International Relations

High-stakes election to decide whether Moldova moves toward EU or Russia - France 24High-stakes election to decide whether Moldova moves toward EU or Russia  France 24

Media Freedom in Focus: Examining press freedom in Moldova after tense election - ipi.mediaMedia Freedom in Focus: Examining press freedom in Moldova after tense election  ipi.media

EuroHPC JU Adds Moldova as 37th Member - HPCwireEuroHPC JU Adds Moldova as 37th Member  HPCwire

Moldova's pro-EU party wins high-stakes parliamentary election - Euronews.comMoldova's pro-EU party wins high-stakes parliamentary election  Euronews.com

Moldova's election commission seeks to disqualify PPDA party over undisclosed social media campaign - bne IntelliNewsMoldova's election commission seeks to disqualify PPDA party over undisclosed social media campaign  bne IntelliNews

Moldova’s parliamentary elections were competitive but campaign marred by cyberattacks, illegal funding and disinformation, international observers say - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeMoldova’s parliamentary elections were competitive but campaign marred by cyberattacks, illegal funding and disinformation, international observers say  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Governor of National Bank of Moldova says country integral part of financial Europe, example of innovation - MoldpresGovernor of National Bank of Moldova says country integral part of financial Europe, example of innovation  Moldpres

Why are Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday so important? - The GuardianWhy are Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sunday so important?  The Guardian

Moldova's pro-European ruling party wins absolute majority in Parliament - Le Monde.frMoldova's pro-European ruling party wins absolute majority in Parliament  Le Monde.fr

World Bank lifts Moldova's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.5% - SeeNewsWorld Bank lifts Moldova's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.5%  SeeNews

Moldova's Pro-Russia Party Rejects Results of Parliamentary Elections - WIONMoldova's Pro-Russia Party Rejects Results of Parliamentary Elections  WION

Moldova’s pro-EU party wins pivotal election with more than 50% of vote - France 24Moldova’s pro-EU party wins pivotal election with more than 50% of vote  France 24

Moldova’s pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups - AP NewsMoldova’s pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups  AP News

Kremlin threatening Moldova's independence, president warns ahead of key vote - BBCKremlin threatening Moldova's independence, president warns ahead of key vote  BBC

Moldova detains 74 over alleged Russian plot to stir up unrest around key election - Euronews.comMoldova detains 74 over alleged Russian plot to stir up unrest around key election  Euronews.com

Moldova’s accession negotiations: screening of Regional Policy and Coordination of Structural Instruments chapter - ec.europa.euMoldova’s accession negotiations: screening of Regional Policy and Coordination of Structural Instruments chapter  ec.europa.eu

Moldova warns Russia unleashing huge interference campaign to sway crucial election - CNNMoldova warns Russia unleashing huge interference campaign to sway crucial election  CNN

Moldova’s pro-European party retains majority in key election - The GuardianMoldova’s pro-European party retains majority in key election  The Guardian

Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections - Al JazeeraMoldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections  Al Jazeera

Moldova elections: Aside from Russia, Romanian far right also interfering - Le Monde.frMoldova elections: Aside from Russia, Romanian far right also interfering  Le Monde.fr

Moldova’s Election Is a Test for Russian Influence in Europe - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceMoldova’s Election Is a Test for Russian Influence in Europe  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Online event: The State of Moldova - Visegrad InsightOnline event: The State of Moldova  Visegrad Insight

Is this 'the most important election' in Moldova's history? - DWIs this 'the most important election' in Moldova's history?  DW

The pro-European party won Moldova’s election but obstacles to join the EU remain - The GuardianThe pro-European party won Moldova’s election but obstacles to join the EU remain  The Guardian

Moldova faces key parliamentary election, with EU bid at stake - ReutersMoldova faces key parliamentary election, with EU bid at stake  Reuters

Moldova's pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups - NPRMoldova's pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups  NPR

UPDATED EU Wins over Russia in Moldova’s ‘Dirty’ Election - Hungarian ConservativeUPDATED EU Wins over Russia in Moldova’s ‘Dirty’ Election  Hungarian Conservative

Big Win, Big Stakes: Moldova Fights to Secure EU Path - Modern DiplomacyBig Win, Big Stakes: Moldova Fights to Secure EU Path  Modern Diplomacy

Kyrgyzstan/Russia • Pro-Kremlin NGO Evrazia boosts network in Caucasus and Central Asia - Intelligence OnlineKyrgyzstan/Russia • Pro-Kremlin NGO Evrazia boosts network in Caucasus and Central Asia  Intelligence Online

Zener, New Energy, Horizon Auto to build EV charging station plant in Moldova - SeeNewsZener, New Energy, Horizon Auto to build EV charging station plant in Moldova  SeeNews

Why Moldova’s election is important for the whole of Europe - The ConversationWhy Moldova’s election is important for the whole of Europe  The Conversation

The Hard Part for Moldova Comes Next - Time MagazineThe Hard Part for Moldova Comes Next  Time Magazine

Moldova bans another pro-Russian party from Sunday's vote - ReutersMoldova bans another pro-Russian party from Sunday's vote  Reuters

Moldova detains 74 people over an alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election - AP NewsMoldova detains 74 people over an alleged Russia-backed unrest plot around key election  AP News

Moldova president's party faces tight race with pro-Moscow opposition, poll shows - ReutersMoldova president's party faces tight race with pro-Moscow opposition, poll shows  Reuters

Moldova accuses Russia of election interference ahead of key vote - Atlantic CouncilMoldova accuses Russia of election interference ahead of key vote  Atlantic Council

EU4Green Recovery East programme: Moldova frees its rivers, removing illegally built dams - EU NEIGHBOURS eastEU4Green Recovery East programme: Moldova frees its rivers, removing illegally built dams  EU NEIGHBOURS east

Why Moldova's upcoming parliamentary election matters - ReutersWhy Moldova's upcoming parliamentary election matters  Reuters

UNITED NEWS OF INDIA - UNITED NEWS OF INDIAUNITED NEWS OF INDIA  UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Ukraine and Moldova trapped by the Hungarian veto - New Eastern EuropeUkraine and Moldova trapped by the Hungarian veto  New Eastern Europe

Moldova’s Democratic Defiance - Global Issues.orgMoldova’s Democratic Defiance  Global Issues.org

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party takes decisive lead in high-stakes election - France 24Moldova's ruling pro-EU party takes decisive lead in high-stakes election  France 24

Moldova’s Parliamentary Elections: A Test for the EU, a “Revenge” for Russia? - ISPIMoldova’s Parliamentary Elections: A Test for the EU, a “Revenge” for Russia?  ISPI

Prime Minister Recean announces that Moldova has joined the Single Euro Payments Area - European InterestPrime Minister Recean announces that Moldova has joined the Single Euro Payments Area  European Interest

Moldova's pro-EU party has 40% of votes with 28% of votes counted - electoral commission - ReutersMoldova's pro-EU party has 40% of votes with 28% of votes counted - electoral commission  Reuters

Moldova embassy in Brussels evacuated after election day bomb threat - politico.euMoldova embassy in Brussels evacuated after election day bomb threat  politico.eu

Moldova's separatist Transnistria faces deepening budget crisis after Russia cuts gas supplies - bne IntelliNewsMoldova's separatist Transnistria faces deepening budget crisis after Russia cuts gas supplies  bne IntelliNews

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party pulls ahead in parliamentary election - ReutersMoldova's ruling pro-EU party pulls ahead in parliamentary election  Reuters

Moldova casts blame on Russia for attempts to disrupt pivotal parliamentary elections - The Kyiv IndependentMoldova casts blame on Russia for attempts to disrupt pivotal parliamentary elections  The Kyiv Independent