Moldova

Moldova

Moldova Defence Minister says country threatened by Russian propaganda

Moldova does not currently face “imminent military danger”, but is subject to “hybrid warfare generated by Russia” in a bid to “overthrow state power”, according to its defence minister Anatolie Nosatii.

15/03/2023

Moldova

Thousands in Chisinau protest against Moldova's pro-Western government

Crowds gathered in the streets of Chisinau to protest against Moldova's pro-Western government. Local authorities say demonstrators were coordinated by pro-Russian oligarchs.

12/03/2023

Moldova

Euroviews. Moldova is resisting Moscow's maskirovka. Can the West protect it?

Russia's ability to be resourceful in destabilising actions is not to be underestimated, as it is one of the secret ingredients of the Kremlin's modus operandi, Madalin Necsutu writes.

08/03/2023

Moldova

Moldova: New anti-government protests backed by pro-Russian oligarch

On Tuesday in Chisinau, demonstrations called for government subsidies for winter energy bills.

01/03/2023

Travel News

Nice advises against travel to Moldova match amidst Russian tensions

As tensions with Russia escalate, travel in and out of Moldova is being affected.

28/02/2023

Moldova

Facebook used in operation to 'destabilise' Moldova government

Facebook has since removed the ads paid by the exiled oligarch Ilan Shor but experts believe they've managed to have an impact on Moldovan society

28/02/2023

Euronews Witness

Ukrainian refugees in Moldova: Warmly welcomed but dreaming of home

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine one year ago, Moldova has welcomed around 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Euronews reporter Bryan Carter went to see what life has been like for those fleeing conflict.

24/02/2023

Moldova

Russia accuses Ukraine of 'staging' justification to invade Moldova

According to state-owned media, Russia’s defence ministry has accused Ukraine of planning to invade Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region after a false-flag operation

23/02/2023

Moldova

Moldovans march for help with cost of living crisis

Thousands of people marched through Moldova's capital on Sunday demanding help with the cost of living crisis. Many were supporters of a party backed by an oligarch who has been sanctioned by the UK for pro-Russian activities.

20/02/2023

Moldova

How long can Moldova stay neutral when fighting takes place next door?

Moldova’s constitution forces it to remain neutral or use its military forces, but how long can the status quo last as fighting rages on next door in Ukraine?

17/02/2023

Moldova

Moldova names new pro-EU prime minister after government collapses

The government’s collapse comes just days after Gavrilita met with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels in order to discuss Moldova’s EU membership.

10/02/2023

Moldova

Euroviews. Moldova's brave resistance to Moscow's bullying is akin to a miracle

Russia has blackmailed the eastern European country of 2.6 million for over three decades. Now, Chișinău's pro-European turn should be greeted with enthusiasm, security expert Claudiu Degeratu argues.

06/02/2023

Climate

Ghost town: The Moldovans who refused to be climate migrants

Following devastating flooding in 2010, most residents of Cotul Morii moved away. But some were determined to stay in the deserted village.

18/01/2023

Europe News

Moldova's President Maia Sandu wants to join European Union by 2030

The EU accepted Moldova and Ukraine as membership candidates in June.

30/12/2022

Moldova

Six TV channels suspended amid ‘misinformation’ allegations

Some of the channels were owned by people affiliated with Ilan Schor, a fugitive Moldovan oligarch with pro-Russian sympathies.

19/12/2022

Euronews Witness

In Moscow's crosshairs: Moldova scrambles to stay warm this winter

Moscow is using energy as a weapon against Moldova. Residents there have taken to the streets in the capital Chisinau, to protest against the pro-European government.

15/12/2022

Europe News

International aid conference aims to help Moldova with energy crisis

Two previous conferences raised hundreds of millions of euros for the former Soviet republic.

21/11/2022

Moldova

Russian strikes on Ukraine heighten Moldova’s energy crisis

The power outages happened Tuesday as the Russian military pounded infrastructure targets across Ukraine, which borders Moldova.

17/11/2022

My Europe Series

'I dread turning the heating on': Energy crisis grips Moldova

Moldova has seen all its electricity supplies -- from Ukraine and Transnistria -- stop in recent weeks.

09/11/2022

Moldova

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spills over into Moldova

A Russian missile which was shot down by Ukrainian air defences fell on a village in the North of Moldova on Monday, according to government reports.

01/11/2022

Moldova

Winter could be very difficult for Moldova, its PM tells Euronews

Moldova was already one of Europe's poorest countries. But now, amid fears of Russian gas being cut and skyrocketing inflation, the situation is looking even worse.

16/09/2022

Moldova

Moldova investigates new string of bomb threats targeting airport

The nine bomb threats also hit hospitals, shopping centres and the country's supreme court.

15/08/2022

Moldova

Moldova imports a million iodine pills amid nuclear disaster fears

The country insisted people should not panic as it upped its stockpile of iodine tablets to be taken in case of a radioactive disaster.

15/08/2022

Moldova

Moldova's ex-president seeks snap elections as gas prices soar

Pro-Russian opposition leader Igor Dodon has called for immediate elections, after an announcement that gas prices in Moldova rose by 47% last month.

03/08/2022

Moldova

Transnistria separatists set eyes on possible Russian unification

The foreign minister of Moldova's separatist Transnistria region says that it is committed to achieving independence and possible unification with Russia, and that Moldova's EU candidacy status effectively ends any possibility of cooperation.

22/07/2022

Moldova

Euroviews. Don't wait for war in Moldova before giving clear EU signal | View

"Confirming Moldova’s EU candidacy and outlining a robust integration policy would not only send a strong signal against Russian destabilisation attempts but would also rally the Moldovan people, who are eager for change."

22/06/2022