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Protesters clash with police at Moldova independence day parade
Tensions boiled over during Moldova’s independence day parade, as protesters clashed with police in the capital.Tensions boiled over during Moldova’s independence day parade, as protesters clashed with police in the capital.
Ex-Moldovan PM is jailed for nine years for abuse of power
Former Moldovan prime minister Vlad Filat has been sentenced to nine years in jail for abuse of power.Former Moldovan prime minister Vlad Filat has been sentenced to nine years in jail for abuse of power.
Moldova: anti-government protests continue
Around 1,000 demonstrators clashed with Moldovan riot police on Sunday in a further escalation of anti-government protests. They are against whatAround 1,000 demonstrators clashed with Moldovan riot police on Sunday in a further escalation of anti-government protests. They are against what
Moldova: Thousands rally to demand early elections
Thousands of pro-Russian and Pro-European demonstrators gathered in Moldova’s capital Chisinau on Sunday to demand the removal of the country’sThousands of pro-Russian and Pro-European demonstrators gathered in Moldova’s capital Chisinau on Sunday to demand the removal of the country’s
Thousands of Moldovans protest over appointment of new PM
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of the Moldovan capital Chisinau, to vent their anger over the appointment of Prime Minister PavelThousands of protesters have taken to the streets of the Moldovan capital Chisinau, to vent their anger over the appointment of Prime Minister Pavel
Moldova: protesters storm Parliament
Anger boils over as a pro-EU government is voted into officeAnger boils over as a pro-EU government is voted into office
Moldovan government dismissed
The Moldovan government has been dismissed after a no-confidence vote in Parliament. The vote, triggered by socialist and communist opposition MPsThe Moldovan government has been dismissed after a no-confidence vote in Parliament. The vote, triggered by socialist and communist opposition MPs
FBI foils 'plot' to sell nuclear material to ISIL
The FBI has reportedly foiled several plots to sell nuclear material to extremists in the Middle East over the last five years. An investigation byThe FBI has reportedly foiled several plots to sell nuclear material to extremists in the Middle East over the last five years. An investigation by
Large rally raises pressure on Moldovan government over banking scandal
Some 20,000 people took to the streets of Chisinau on Sunday, protesting against Moldova’s government for the eighth straight day. Protesters cameSome 20,000 people took to the streets of Chisinau on Sunday, protesting against Moldova’s government for the eighth straight day. Protesters came
Moldovans protest over banking scandal in a rare show of defiance
Tens of thousands Moldovans have gathered in the capital Chisinau to demand the resignation of the president and call for early elections. The rareTens of thousands Moldovans have gathered in the capital Chisinau to demand the resignation of the president and call for early elections. The rare
China shipping provides export lifeline for Moldovan exports
The China Shipping Container Lines is to invest the Moldovan port of Giurgiulești, the country’s only port accessible to seagoing vessels. The hubThe China Shipping Container Lines is to invest the Moldovan port of Giurgiulești, the country’s only port accessible to seagoing vessels. The hub
Moldova's prime minister Gaburici resigns over 'fake diploma' inquiry
The prime minister of Moldova has announced his resignation, after prosecutors he had accused of dragging their heels over a banking scandal saidThe prime minister of Moldova has announced his resignation, after prosecutors he had accused of dragging their heels over a banking scandal said
The Danube provides new trade route for Moldova
Landlocked Moldova is increasing its efforts to overcome Russia’s export embargo. It is using a 460-metre stretch of a port on the Danube river toLandlocked Moldova is increasing its efforts to overcome Russia’s export embargo. It is using a 460-metre stretch of a port on the Danube river to
Crisis in Ukraine and the economic consequences for region
This week Business Line takes a closer look at the economic turbulence swirling around Eastern Europe as a result of the crisis in Ukraine. TheThis week Business Line takes a closer look at the economic turbulence swirling around Eastern Europe as a result of the crisis in Ukraine. The
Cheers Norway! Moldovan winery produces video to thank the country for buying Purcari wine
After Russia slapped a ban on Moldovan wine imports the small country defied Russian will and went on to sign an Association Agreement with the EU inAfter Russia slapped a ban on Moldovan wine imports the small country defied Russian will and went on to sign an Association Agreement with the EU in
Frontier challenges: crossing borders to get an education
Whether it’s travelling across physical borders or crossing a cultural divide, some students around the world undertake difficult journeys to get anWhether it’s travelling across physical borders or crossing a cultural divide, some students around the world undertake difficult journeys to get an
Tough coalition-building ahead for Moldova's pro-Europeans
The election may be over in Moldova but the politicians there have plenty of work to do to form a coalition government. Pro-Russian SocialistsThe election may be over in Moldova but the politicians there have plenty of work to do to form a coalition government. Pro-Russian Socialists
Moldova's constant pull, eastward and westward in turn
Moldova has historically been pulled between Russia and mainstream Europe. At the weekend, thousands of Moldovans waited at their embassy inMoldova has historically been pulled between Russia and mainstream Europe. At the weekend, thousands of Moldovans waited at their embassy in
Moldova pro-EU parties take narrow lead in elections
A round of intensive political horse-trading is on the cards following Moldova’s parliamentary elections. No party appears able to form aA round of intensive political horse-trading is on the cards following Moldova’s parliamentary elections. No party appears able to form a
Moldovans cast their vote in elections with east-west divisions
Moldovans are heading to the polls in an election which is being seen as a contest between pro-EU and pro-Russian parties. At the moment, the threeMoldovans are heading to the polls in an election which is being seen as a contest between pro-EU and pro-Russian parties. At the moment, the three
Moldova decides to go east or west
Moldova goes to the polls on Sunday in what is being seen as a broad choice between closer ties with the EU or with Russia. The similar identityMoldova goes to the polls on Sunday in what is being seen as a broad choice between closer ties with the EU or with Russia. The similar identity
Moldovans vote in elections split between East and West
Moldovans are heading to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections which pit pro-European parties against pro-Russian ones. The former SovietMoldovans are heading to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections which pit pro-European parties against pro-Russian ones. The former Soviet
Moldova to decide between east or west
Moldova goes to the polls on Sunday in an election being seen as a choice between continuing its path of closer integration with Europe or backMoldova goes to the polls on Sunday in an election being seen as a choice between continuing its path of closer integration with Europe or back
Moldova: East-West choice faces voters in parliamentary election
Moldova votes in parliamentary polls on Sunday, choosing between closer ties with Europe or a return to the orbit of its former masterMoldova votes in parliamentary polls on Sunday, choosing between closer ties with Europe or a return to the orbit of its former master
Mariupol awaits the storm as Ukraine and Russia talk peace
It was a relatively quieter day on the ground in eastern Ukraine as diplomacy was pursued elsewhere. However in Mariupol residents know there is aIt was a relatively quieter day on the ground in eastern Ukraine as diplomacy was pursued elsewhere. However in Mariupol residents know there is a
Moldova wants to become EU candidate in 2015
At the end of June three former Soviet countries – Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia – signed Association agreements with the EU. All three of themAt the end of June three former Soviet countries – Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia – signed Association agreements with the EU. All three of them
Round-up of reactions to signing of Partnership Agreements
The current armed conflict in Ukraine was triggered because the signing of the association agreement with the EU in Vilnius last November was calledThe current armed conflict in Ukraine was triggered because the signing of the association agreement with the EU in Vilnius last November was called
Transnistrian leader Shevchuk says he wants a ''civilised divorce'' with Moldova
Recent events in Ukraine, notably Russia’s annexation of Crimea, have reopened questions about the future of Transnistria. The tiny pro-RussianRecent events in Ukraine, notably Russia’s annexation of Crimea, have reopened questions about the future of Transnistria. The tiny pro-Russian
Bonus interview: Adrian Lupusor
In the capital of Moldova Euronews spoke with Adrian Lupusor, Executive Director of the think-tank ‘Expert-Grup’. Lupusor analyses the economicIn the capital of Moldova Euronews spoke with Adrian Lupusor, Executive Director of the think-tank ‘Expert-Grup’. Lupusor analyses the economic
To Russia with love: Transnistria's yearning for 'the Motherland'
Transnistria dreams of a Russian future. The region broke away form Moldova in the early 1990s and, legally at least, remains part of it. De factoTransnistria dreams of a Russian future. The region broke away form Moldova in the early 1990s and, legally at least, remains part of it. De facto