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Transnistria, population approximately half a million, between pro-western Moldova and Ukraine, is appealing eastward. Last month, Transnistria

The battle for influence over former Soviet states is being played out not just in central Kyiv, but also in the vineyards of Moldova with major

The EU is offering Moldovans with biometric passports visa-free travel in the Schengen area. The European Commission said it was to reward

‘No’ to closer ties with the European Union That was the message from at least 15,000 Moldovans answering the call of the country’s opposition

The biggest rally in Moldova since independence was declared in 1991 took place in the capital Chisinau on Sunday. Organisers estimated that more

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Moldova’s capital Chisinau on Sunday to show their support for closer ties with the European Union. It

Leaders of Moldova and its separatist enclave of Transdniestria have held talks for the first time as an east-west tug-of-war comes to a head. They

Doctors at a Moldovan children’s hospital claim they have to use household tools in surgery due to a lack of proper medical equipment. One doctor

Iurie Leanca, who has been prime minister of the Republic of Moldova since the end of May, spoke to euronews in Brussels. euronews: “Prime

Moldova’s Orthodox Church says it has banned government officials from taking Holy Communion because of their stance on gay rights. The church said

Three years of political stalemate in Moldova ended in March with the election of President Nicolae Timofti. His republic sits between Romania and

Nearly 7,000 demonstrators have marched through Moldova’s capital Chisinau to denounce Russia’s continued influence in their country. The rally was

The president of Moldova, Nicolae Timofti, says his country will succeed in getting Russian troops out of the disputed region of Transdniestria

Preliminary results from the presidential run-off in Moldova’s rebel Transdniestria region show a convincing victory for challenger Yevgeny

The second round of presidential elections in Moldova’s breakaway Transdniestria region took place on Sunday. Parliament member Yevgeny Shevchuck

In the streets of Transdniestria there is a political vacuum. Election results have been delayed amid accusations of voting violations. Igor

The internationally unrecognised breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniestria voted for its president on Sunday. Igor Smirnov, who has ruled the

The Moldovan breakaway state of Transdniestria which has no international recognition is preparing for an election on Sunday. Igor Smirnov who has

The EU is pushing for closer ties with Moldova as it cranks up its ‘Eastern Neighbourhood Policy’. Sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, the

Economic distress and frozen conflict on the borders of the European Union. After 20 years, Moldova, the poorest country in Europe, still seems

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

Tough coalition talks appear on the cards after no outright winner emerged in Moldova’s parliamentary elections. With nearly 95 percent of the

In Moldova the ruling pro-European coalition has defied predictions to secure a resounding victory the country’s general election. Prime Minister

The 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

It is looking increasingly likely that a referendum in Moldova — to choose how the President is elected — will be declared null and void because so