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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2025 News items - Moldova formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Moldova formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Moldova - Eastern Europe, Republic, Prut River - BritannicaMoldova - Eastern Europe, Republic, Prut River  Britannica

Moldova is testing VR surgery and reinventing healthcare - Emerging EuropeMoldova is testing VR surgery and reinventing healthcare  Emerging Europe

Moldova’s business sentiment positive in Q2 - SeeNewsMoldova’s business sentiment positive in Q2  SeeNews

Supporting innovation and added value: 89 businesses in Moldova receive almost €1.5 million in support - EU NEIGHBOURS eastSupporting innovation and added value: 89 businesses in Moldova receive almost €1.5 million in support  EU NEIGHBOURS east

Moldova's Army Gets A Boost From The EU - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyMoldova's Army Gets A Boost From The EU  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The Future of the U.S.-Moldova Partnership - Stimson CenterThe Future of the U.S.-Moldova Partnership  Stimson Center

Russia could invade Moldova within days if Ukraine fell: ex-spy chief - TVP WorldRussia could invade Moldova within days if Ukraine fell: ex-spy chief  TVP World

Moldovan authorities strengthen skills in handling severe airport incidents through OSCE and AIRPOL table-top exercise - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeMoldovan authorities strengthen skills in handling severe airport incidents through OSCE and AIRPOL table-top exercise  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

EU adopts two assistance measures to support armed forces of Moldova - The Sofia GlobeEU adopts two assistance measures to support armed forces of Moldova  The Sofia Globe

Moldova country profile - BBCMoldova country profile  BBC

Ukraine Encroaches on ‘Friendly’ Moldova - Consortium NewsUkraine Encroaches on ‘Friendly’ Moldova  Consortium News

European Peace Facility: Council adopts two assistance measures in support of Moldovan Armed Forces - consilium.europa.euEuropean Peace Facility: Council adopts two assistance measures in support of Moldovan Armed Forces  consilium.europa.eu

Moldovan parliament votes to hold elections on September 28 - ReutersMoldovan parliament votes to hold elections on September 28  Reuters

In Russia’s FIMI laboratory: test case, Moldova - EUvsDisinfoIn Russia’s FIMI laboratory: test case, Moldova  EUvsDisinfo

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas travels to Moldova - EU NEIGHBOURS eastEU High Representative Kaja Kallas travels to Moldova  EU NEIGHBOURS east

World Bank lowers Moldova's 2025, 2026 GDP growth f'casts - SeeNewsWorld Bank lowers Moldova's 2025, 2026 GDP growth f'casts  SeeNews

Moldova - Agriculture, Industry, Trade - BritannicaMoldova - Agriculture, Industry, Trade  Britannica

Over 230,000 families in Moldova to receive financial support from EU and government - EU NEIGHBOURS eastOver 230,000 families in Moldova to receive financial support from EU and government  EU NEIGHBOURS east

Moldova's Jan-Feb industrial output edges down on weaker manufacturing - SeeNewsMoldova's Jan-Feb industrial output edges down on weaker manufacturing  SeeNews

Media Advisory: High Representative Kaja Kallas travels to Moldova - EEASMedia Advisory: High Representative Kaja Kallas travels to Moldova  EEAS

Moldova expels three Russian diplomats, Moscow promises to retaliate - Al JazeeraMoldova expels three Russian diplomats, Moscow promises to retaliate  Al Jazeera

Moldova to hold ‘crucial’ elections on Sept. 28 - politico.euMoldova to hold ‘crucial’ elections on Sept. 28  politico.eu

EU to Allocate €20 Million to Moldova for Air Defense - ??????????EU to Allocate €20 Million to Moldova for Air Defense  ??????????

Moldova Sets Elections For September 28 In Battle Between EU and Russian Camps - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyMoldova Sets Elections For September 28 In Battle Between EU and Russian Camps  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Moldova says Russia helped pro-Moscow MP flee long jail sentence - CNNMoldova says Russia helped pro-Moscow MP flee long jail sentence  CNN

EU Ramps Up Military Aid For Moldova - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyEU Ramps Up Military Aid For Moldova  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

From Cahul to Europe: Moldovan grapes on their way to the European market - United Nations Development ProgrammeFrom Cahul to Europe: Moldovan grapes on their way to the European market  United Nations Development Programme

EU Allocates €20 Million for Moldova’s Air Defense Modernization - Odessa JournalEU Allocates €20 Million for Moldova’s Air Defense Modernization  Odessa Journal

Moldova - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodMoldova  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Commissioner Kos travels to Moldova to present EU support in the energy crisis - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodCommissioner Kos travels to Moldova to present EU support in the energy crisis  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

EU to help boost Moldovan air defences against Russian drones - ReutersEU to help boost Moldovan air defences against Russian drones  Reuters

Moldova and Transnistria - Drishti IASMoldova and Transnistria  Drishti IAS

Moldova - EBRDMoldova  EBRD

Secretary General on official visit to Republic of Moldova pledges continued support to the country’s reforms, European aspirations - The Council of EuropeSecretary General on official visit to Republic of Moldova pledges continued support to the country’s reforms, European aspirations  The Council of Europe

Amid tensions, Moldova’s Transnistria seeks to further limit journalist access - Committee to Protect JournalistsAmid tensions, Moldova’s Transnistria seeks to further limit journalist access  Committee to Protect Journalists

Between borders and homes: an uncertain future for displaced Ukrainians in Moldova - nrc.noBetween borders and homes: an uncertain future for displaced Ukrainians in Moldova  nrc.no

Opening of Moldova's Embassy in India - Drishti IASOpening of Moldova's Embassy in India  Drishti IAS

European Commission and Moldova agree on a 2-year Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience and immediate support with the energy bills - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodEuropean Commission and Moldova agree on a 2-year Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience and immediate support with the energy bills  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Republic of Moldova – Publication of the Third Interim Compliance Report on the Republic of Moldova - The Council of EuropeRepublic of Moldova – Publication of the Third Interim Compliance Report on the Republic of Moldova  The Council of Europe

Pro-Russian leader of Moldovan ethnic minority moved to house arrest, media reports - ReutersPro-Russian leader of Moldovan ethnic minority moved to house arrest, media reports  Reuters

Moldova: Anti-Racism Commission calls for further action against hate speech and hate crime - The Council of EuropeMoldova: Anti-Racism Commission calls for further action against hate speech and hate crime  The Council of Europe

Where in Europe can you dine out for just €5? - Euro Weekly NewsWhere in Europe can you dine out for just €5?  Euro Weekly News

Moldova expels Russian diplomats after accusing embassy of helping convicted lawmaker escape - ReutersMoldova expels Russian diplomats after accusing embassy of helping convicted lawmaker escape  Reuters

News: Secretary General welcomes Moldovan President Maia Sandu to NATO Headquarters, 10-Dec.-2024 - NATO - HomepageNews: Secretary General welcomes Moldovan President Maia Sandu to NATO Headquarters, 10-Dec.-2024  NATO - Homepage

Russia warns its citizens against travelling to Moldova - ?????????? ??????Russia warns its citizens against travelling to Moldova  ?????????? ??????

ASF Moldova: 20% of pig herd culled due to outbreaks - Pig ProgressASF Moldova: 20% of pig herd culled due to outbreaks  Pig Progress

President von der Leyen announces ambitious Growth Plan for Moldova during a visit to Chisinau - European CommissionPresident von der Leyen announces ambitious Growth Plan for Moldova during a visit to Chisinau  European Commission

An Energy Crisis Provides Opportunity in Moldova - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAn Energy Crisis Provides Opportunity in Moldova  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Moldova expels Russian diplomats for aiding fugitive MP - DWMoldova expels Russian diplomats for aiding fugitive MP  DW

Moldova to tender 246 MW of colocated battery storage - pv magazine InternationalMoldova to tender 246 MW of colocated battery storage  pv magazine International

In Odesa’s Shadows: What Is Russia’s Strategy in Moldova? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIn Odesa’s Shadows: What Is Russia’s Strategy in Moldova?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

The EU offers emergency support to tackle the energy crisis in Moldova - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodThe EU offers emergency support to tackle the energy crisis in Moldova  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

European Commission welcomes inclusion of Moldova and North Macedonia in the Single Euro Payments Area - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodEuropean Commission welcomes inclusion of Moldova and North Macedonia in the Single Euro Payments Area  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova - European CommissionGrowth Plan for the Republic of Moldova  European Commission

EU to help boost Moldovan air defences against Russian drones - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewEU to help boost Moldovan air defences against Russian drones  Global Banking | Finance | Review

France strengthens support for Moldova as Russian destabilisation efforts persist - RFIFrance strengthens support for Moldova as Russian destabilisation efforts persist  RFI

EU Provides Military Support to Moldova to Counter Russian Influence and Stabilize its Eastern Neighborhood - Army RecognitionEU Provides Military Support to Moldova to Counter Russian Influence and Stabilize its Eastern Neighborhood  Army Recognition

Forest Landscape Restoration in the Republic of Moldova: Exploring the potential for forest reproductive material production - UNECEForest Landscape Restoration in the Republic of Moldova: Exploring the potential for forest reproductive material production  UNECE

Russia Could Invade Moldova in Days If Ukraine Weakens – Ex-Moldovan Spy Chief - Kyiv PostRussia Could Invade Moldova in Days If Ukraine Weakens – Ex-Moldovan Spy Chief  Kyiv Post

Romania set to begin construction on first road bridge over Prut River to Moldova in 35 years - Romania InsiderRomania set to begin construction on first road bridge over Prut River to Moldova in 35 years  Romania Insider

Moldova versus Russian sharp power - European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)Moldova versus Russian sharp power  European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)

European Peace Facility: EU adopts two assistance measures in support of Moldovan Armed Forces - EU NEIGHBOURS eastEuropean Peace Facility: EU adopts two assistance measures in support of Moldovan Armed Forces  EU NEIGHBOURS east

Turning a New Page: Ukrainians in Moldova Celebrate Culture, Create Community - International Organization for MigrationTurning a New Page: Ukrainians in Moldova Celebrate Culture, Create Community  International Organization for Migration

Russian Gas Shutoff Pumps Up Pressure On Moldova's Pro-Western Government - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyRussian Gas Shutoff Pumps Up Pressure On Moldova's Pro-Western Government  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Commission adopts €1.8 billion support package to underpin Moldova's economic growth plan on its path to the EU - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodCommission adopts €1.8 billion support package to underpin Moldova's economic growth plan on its path to the EU  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Moldova's fall parliamentary elections could threaten pro-EU majority - The Kyiv IndependentMoldova's fall parliamentary elections could threaten pro-EU majority  The Kyiv Independent

Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends - BBCMoldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends  BBC

Moldova’s Energy Crisis Could Pave the Way for Reunification - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceMoldova’s Energy Crisis Could Pave the Way for Reunification  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Moldova shuts down Russian cultural centre following military drone incursions - EuractivMoldova shuts down Russian cultural centre following military drone incursions  Euractiv

EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova - Al JazeeraEU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova  Al Jazeera

NRC in Moldova - nrc.noNRC in Moldova  nrc.no

3 arrested in Moldova for links with the Wagner Group - Europol3 arrested in Moldova for links with the Wagner Group  Europol

Moldova and France strengthen cooperation for energy efficiency in public buildings - AFD - Agence Française de DéveloppementMoldova and France strengthen cooperation for energy efficiency in public buildings  AFD - Agence Française de Développement

Russia issues protest to Moldova over embassy bomb alert - ReutersRussia issues protest to Moldova over embassy bomb alert  Reuters

EU to provide Moldova with 60 million euros for defence in 2025 - ReutersEU to provide Moldova with 60 million euros for defence in 2025  Reuters

Russia to halt gas deliveries to Moldova from January 1 - DWRussia to halt gas deliveries to Moldova from January 1  DW

Moldova election: Pro-EU leader wins despite alleged Russian meddling - BBCMoldova election: Pro-EU leader wins despite alleged Russian meddling  BBC

Moldova’s Pig Industry Faces Unprecedented ASF Outbreak - Swineweb.comMoldova’s Pig Industry Faces Unprecedented ASF Outbreak  Swineweb.com

Moldova’s turn to Europe under threat - GIS ReportsMoldova’s turn to Europe under threat  GIS Reports

Moldova’s Gas Crisis Is Europe’s Headache - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceMoldova’s Gas Crisis Is Europe’s Headache  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Applications open for Small Grants Program (Moldova) - fundsforNGOsApplications open for Small Grants Program (Moldova)  fundsforNGOs

EU allocates EUR 20 million to strengthen Moldova’s air defence under European Peace Facility - Defence Industry EuropeEU allocates EUR 20 million to strengthen Moldova’s air defence under European Peace Facility  Defence Industry Europe

Moldova broadens probe into pro-Russian group after detention of ethnic minority leader - ReutersMoldova broadens probe into pro-Russian group after detention of ethnic minority leader  Reuters

Moldova 2024 presidential election and constitutional referendum: ODIHR election observation mission final report - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeMoldova 2024 presidential election and constitutional referendum: ODIHR election observation mission final report  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Taking Action Against Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior in Moldova - Meta | Social Metaverse CompanyTaking Action Against Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior in Moldova  Meta | Social Metaverse Company

Ukraine overheated in the sun: the country dumps electricity to Moldova and the EU - EADailyUkraine overheated in the sun: the country dumps electricity to Moldova and the EU  EADaily

Workshop on enhancing infrastructure resilience in Moldova engages government and development partners - UNDRRWorkshop on enhancing infrastructure resilience in Moldova engages government and development partners  UNDRR

OSCE helps Moldova’s police implement intelligence-led policing - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeOSCE helps Moldova’s police implement intelligence-led policing  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Five questions (and expert answers) about Moldova’s elections - Atlantic CouncilFive questions (and expert answers) about Moldova’s elections  Atlantic Council

The Ministry of Justice of Moldova declared Easter "constitutional", but only "according to EU standards" - EADailyThe Ministry of Justice of Moldova declared Easter "constitutional", but only "according to EU standards"  EADaily

Moldova - CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace FoundationMoldova  CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Russia’s Matryoshka disinfo network targets Moldova, bots accuse President Maia Sandu of corruption and repression - theins.ruRussia’s Matryoshka disinfo network targets Moldova, bots accuse President Maia Sandu of corruption and repression  theins.ru

Targeted Support in action: the case of EUPM Moldova - EEASTargeted Support in action: the case of EUPM Moldova  EEAS

Moldova set to hold parliamentary elections in September - Latest news from AzerbaijanMoldova set to hold parliamentary elections in September  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Moldova pro-EU leader Sandu wins re-election despite alleged Russian meddling - France 24Moldova pro-EU leader Sandu wins re-election despite alleged Russian meddling  France 24

Is Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova? - Al JazeeraIs Russia planning a ‘false flag’ attack on Moldova?  Al Jazeera

Moldova declares state of emergency as risk of Russian gas cutoff looms - ReutersMoldova declares state of emergency as risk of Russian gas cutoff looms  Reuters

Refugees from Ukraine receive support in Moldova - ohchrRefugees from Ukraine receive support in Moldova  ohchr

Moldova media guide - BBCMoldova media guide  BBC