World news about “Moldova” published by euronews.
Eurovision: Who made it through the first semi-final? The countdown to the final of a musical extravaganza has begun with Tuesday night seeing the first of two semi-finals to decide who will ultimately compete in… 15/05/2013
Timofti denies Russian radar plans for Moldovan border Three years of political stalemate in Moldova ended in March with the election of President Nicolae Timofti. His republic sits between Romania and Ukraine, a… 16/05/2012
Europe and Moldova cosy up The EU is pushing for closer ties with Moldova as it cranks up its ‘Eastern Neighbourhood Policy’. Sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, the former… 05/07/2011
No spring for Moldova Economic distress and frozen conflict on the borders of the European Union. After 20 years, Moldova, the poorest country in Europe, still seems unable to come… 23/05/2011
Poland encourages Moldova Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has been in Moldova for a forum on the former Soviet republic’s efforts to join the European mainstream. Poland will take up… 30/03/2011
Moldova rally draws nearly 7,000Nearly 7,000 demonstrators have marched through Moldova’s capital Chisinau to denounce Russia’s continued influence in their country. The rally was held to… 15/05/2012
Moldova pledge on Russian troopsThe president of Moldova, Nicolae Timofti, says his country will succeed in getting Russian troops out of the disputed region of Transdniestria. He made… 04/05/2012
Anti-corruption campaigner wins Transdniestria presidencyPreliminary results from the presidential run-off in Moldova’s rebel Transdniestria region show a convincing victory for challenger Yevgeny Shevchuk. The… 26/12/2011
Moldovan rebel region in presidential run-offThe second round of presidential elections in Moldova’s breakaway Transdniestria region took place on Sunday. Parliament member Yevgeny Shevchuck faced off… 26/12/2011
Electoral deadlock in breakaway TransdniestriaIn the streets of Transdniestria there is a political vacuum. Election results have been delayed amid accusations of voting violations. Igor Smirnov had… 12/12/2011
Unrecognised Eastern European state holds electionsThe internationally unrecognised breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniestria voted for its president on Sunday. Igor Smirnov, who has ruled the territory… 11/12/2011
Unrecognised state of Transdniestria prepares for electionThe Moldovan breakaway state of Transdniestria which has no international recognition is preparing for an election on Sunday. Igor Smirnov who has led the… 10/12/2011
Moldova election brings more political deadlockTough coalition talks appear on the cards after no outright winner emerged in Moldova’s parliamentary elections. With nearly 95 percent of the votes… 29/11/2010
Pro-European Alliance triumph in Moldova pollIn Moldova the ruling pro-European coalition has defied predictions to secure a resounding victory the country’s general election. Prime Minister Vlad… 29/11/2010
Moldova tries to break east-west stalemateThe ex-Soviet Republic of Moldova will use another election today to try again to break the political deadlock that has left the country without a president… 28/11/2010
Moldovan referendum heading for cancellationIt is looking increasingly likely that a referendum in Moldova — to choose how the President is elected — will be declared null and void because so few people… 06/09/2010
Low turnout threatens Moldovan presidential pollA referendum to determine how Moldova chooses its president may be declared null and void because of low turnout. Polls had predicted a vote in favour of… 05/09/2010
Moldova prepares poll to end political impasseMoldova holds a referendum today which is expected to pave the way to direct presidential elections and end a long running political impasse. A breakdown of… 05/09/2010
Moldova to hold landmark referendumIt is hoped a referendum in Moldova this Sunday will bring the small ex-Soviet republic out of political limbo in one fell swoop. Opinion polls show the… 04/09/2010
Moldovan police find uranium haulPolice in Moldova have arrested three people after seizing nearly two kilos of uranium. Tests showed it was uranium 238, which does not emit radiation that… 25/08/2010
Moldova’s PM looks to the futureMoldova became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991, but Russian forces remain on Moldovan territory supporting the Slavic majority population, mostly… 18/06/2010
Explosion in Moldovan capital injures dozensDozens of people have been injured in an explosion in the capital of Moldova, Chisinau, according to local media reports. The country’s Interior Ministry… 15/10/2009
Interview: Moldovan prime minister Vlad FilatVlad Filat is Moldova’s new prime minister. The pro-western leader took charge last month after the ruling communists were ousted in an election re-run in… 07/10/2009
Pro-western parties to form government in MoldovaPro-western opposition parties in Moldova have formed a coalition which will give them sufficient seats in parliament to form a government. The communist… 09/08/2009
Moldova set for political change after electionMoldova looks set to turn the political page as the ruling Communists head for almost certain defeat in a landmark vote. Results give the four main… 30/07/2009
Moldova’s opposition set to form coalitionMoldova’s pro-Western opposition has vowed to form a coalition to push out the ruling Communists following a parliamentary election. Near-final results… 30/07/2009
Disputes begin over Moldova election resultVoting is barely over in Moldova’s parliamentary election yet disputes over the result have already begun. The outgoing President Vladimir Voronin says he… 30/07/2009
No Majority Predicted For Moldovan CommunistsMoldova’s Communist Party is ahead in the parliamentary election according to exit polls – but with a prediction that it will not win sufficent seats to elect… 29/07/2009
Moldovan President warns over election re-runCommunist President Vladimir Voronin has warned Moldova cannot afford a repeat of the violence it witnessed following elections earlier this year. His… 29/07/2009
Moldovans head to polls in election re-runMoldovans are voting again, less than four months after the last ballot ended in riots. The snap parliamentary election pits the ruling pro-Kremlin Communists… 29/07/2009
Moldova goes back to the pollsMoldovans are voting again for the second time in less than four months. The snap ballot is a test of whether the electorate will choose the communists – and… 29/07/2009
Moldova’s voters pulled two waysThe small eastern European state of Moldova is facing an election tomorrow where outside influences will play a huge role. This second election in three… 28/07/2009
Moldovan activist Natalia MorariChisinau, the capital of Moldova, is the location for this euronews interview. This impoverished former Soviet republic wedged between Romania and Ukraine has… 12/06/2009
Moldova fails to elect president – againFor a second time, Moldova’s parliament has failed to pick a president, paving the way for a new general election. It is a blow for the ruling Communists… 03/06/2009
Presidential vote setback for Moldova’s CommunistsMoldova’s political stalemate is set to continue after the parliament failed to elect a president in a first round of voting boycotted by the opposition… 20/05/2009
Voronin elected Moldovan leaderThe outgoing Moldovan president, Vladimir Voronin, has been elected speaker of parliament,in a move that critics see as an attempt to hold onto power. The… 12/05/2009
Moldova’s election recount beginsElectoral officials in Moldova have begun recounting more than 1.5 million votes following a violently disputed election. Moldova’s Constitutional Court… 15/04/2009
Recount in Moldova as court backs presidentThere are fears of renewed disturbances in Moldova after the constitutional court backed the president’s call for a recount of the disputed election which his… 12/04/2009
Violence prompts Moldovan vote recountMoldovan President Vladimir Voronin has agreed to a recount of a disputed election after violent protests by those who claim his communists rigged the… 10/04/2009
Moldova to introduce visa controls for RomaniansBorder controls between Moldova and Romania will be tightened from this morning, a further indication of the deepening diplomatic row between the two… 09/04/2009
Romania accused over Moldova riotsBracing for a third day of angry anti-government protests, Moldova’s president has accused neighbouring Romania of involvement. Anti-Communist… 08/04/2009
Moldova in turmoil after election protestsMoldova remains in uproar following demonstrations yesterday. The opposition is calling for another mass demonstration today, and so the atmosphere of chaos… 08/04/2009
Moldovan authorities agree to vote recount after protestsViolent protests in Moldova are reported to have pushed authorities to agree to a vote recount from Sunday’s disputed parliamentary election. But opposition… 07/04/2009
Demonstrators in Moldova storm government buildingsThousands of demonstrators denouncing a Communist victory in Moldova’s parliamentary election have stormed the President’s offices and the parliament… 07/04/2009
Moldovans to elect a new parliamentMoldovans are voting for a new parliament that will elect a replacement for current president Vladimir Voronin, the only remaining communist leader in Europe… 05/04/2009
Ageing pipes blamed for Moldova gas blastAgeing and poorly-maintained equipment is being blamed for a gas pipeline explosion which severely cut supplies to eastern Europe. It happened in the… 01/04/2009
