Moldova

Moldova

Ex-Moldovan President Igor Dodon arrested on suspicion of corruption

According to the judiciary, Dodon is under is under investigation for corruption, treason, illicit enrichment, and "illegal party financing". Ten addresses were raided on Tuesday, and cash, documents and valuables seized.

24/05/2022

Moldova

Moldovan winemakers look to EU after sales to Russia, Ukraine decline

Moldova is Europe's 11th largest wine-producing country, with 3.8% of its territory consisting of vineyards.

22/05/2022

My Europe Series

What is life near Transnistria amid fears war will spread to Moldova?

“I don’t know where we would go if the Russian troops came here. There is nowhere to run.”

17/05/2022

Moldova

Moldova is Ukraine's most fragile neighbour, says UN chief

There are fears the war in Ukraine could spread to Moldova's pro-Russia breakaway region of Transnistria

10/05/2022

Moldova

EU to increase military support to Moldova amid Transnistria fears

Fears are growing the Ukraine war could spill over into Moldova.

04/05/2022

Europe News

Where is Transnistria and why does it matter?

Three explosions rocked the pro-Russia breakaway region this week, targeting two radio towers that broadcast in Russian, sparking fears it could be dragged into the war in Ukraine.

02/05/2022

My Europe Series

Why does Transnistria risk being dragged into Russia's war in Ukraine?

Tensions have increased in the territory bordering Ukraine where Russia has a military presence, and which has long been engaged in a so-called "frozen conflict".

27/04/2022

Moldova

Help to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Moldova and Poland surges

From UNHCR to German businesses and private citizens, attempts are being made to ease the trouble of hundreds of thousands seeking shelter in Europe as the war in Ukraine enters its second month.

26/03/2022

Euronews Witness

Moldova is holding its breath as the war in Ukraine threatens its neighbours

Militarily neutral but with European aspirations and with an economy heavily dependent on both the West and Russia, Moldova is Ukraine´s most fragile neighbour. As the war in Ukraine continues to threaten its neighbours, find out how Moldova is living the crisis.

25/03/2022

My Europe Series

For Soviet-Afghan war veterans, Ukraine is a conflict 'without honour'

Iurie Cibuc, 62, was proud to fight for the Soviet Union in Afghanistan. He doubts that a new generation of Russian soldiers feel the same about the war in Ukraine.

24/03/2022

My Europe Series

'Tensions intensifying': Fears grow Ukraine war may spread to Moldova

The citizens of the country on Ukraine's western border are concerned that the Russian advance on Odesa might mean trouble with Moldova's own breakaway territory of Transnistria.

18/03/2022

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Prayers for 'mercy and peace' at Chisinau cathedral

On Sunday morning the pews in Chisinau Cathedral were filled, as the Patriarch of Chisinau and head of Moldova's orthodox church, Mitropolitul Vladimir, led prayers for peace in Ukraine.

13/03/2022

World

Staying neutral: Moldova's PM Natalia Gavrilița says yes to joining the EU but no to NATO

Tens of thousands of refugees continue to cross into Moldova following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In this Global Conversation, Euronews' Sándor Zsíros spoke to Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița about the war and the ongoing fallout.

08/03/2022

My Europe Series

In Moldova's east, Maia Sandu's EU membership bid divides opinion

On the border wth Transnistria, the Russia-backed breakaway region, some Moldovans favour Russian links over European.

07/03/2022

Moldova

Blinken pledges US support for Moldova amid Ukraine war

US secretary of state Antony Blinken met the President of Moldova after calls for international assistance in dealing with Ukraine refugees

06/03/2022

Moldova

Moldova officially asks to join the European Union

Moldova asks to join the European Union - a week after Russia invades Ukraine

03/03/2022

Moldova

Moldova says it will pay gas debt to Russian giant Gazprom

Russian gas giant Gazprom threatened to cut supplies to Moldova within 48 hours.

23/11/2021

Destinations

Visit Transnistria: The breakaway state that's in the Champions League

If you’re looking to visit somewhere really off-the-beaten-track, the self-declared independent state of Transnistria should have you fumbling for your passport.

11/11/2021

Moldova

Moldova gets first non-Russian gas delivery amid energy crisis battle

The delivery came four days after the eastern European country declared a one-month state of emergency to secure gas supplies amid a crisis over rising prices.

27/10/2021

Moldova

Moldova's parliament declares state of emergency over gas crisis

Moldova has declared a state of emergency to secure gas supplies amid a crisis over rising prices.

22/10/2021

World

Moldova's new prime minister discusses the country's "renewed energy"

"We have massive support from the people and this is what inspires us to move forward." - Natalia Gavrilița, Prime Minister of Moldova.

30/09/2021

My Europe Series

Are Champions League debutants a Russian soft power project?

Sheriff Tiraspol is up against the might of Real Madrid on Tuesday.

28/09/2021

Europe News

Moldovan reforms will be for voters, not EU, says country's new PM

Natalia Gavrilița also told Euronews that she intends to make the country's economy more attractive to foreign investors.

27/09/2021

Moldova

Doctor banned for sending lookalikes to weightlifters' drugs tests

A Moldovan doctor has been given a life ban from sport after being found guilty of arranging for lookalikes to give drug testing samples under the names of real weightlifters heading for the world championships.

17/09/2021

My Europe Series

Why has it taken Moldova so long to shake off its Soviet legacy?

It's exactly 30 years since Moldova declared independence from the Soviet Union.

27/08/2021

Destinations

Moldova’s picture perfect lavender fields smell incredible

Moldova hopes to become a world leader in lavender production as its industry gains new life following the collapse of the USSR.

05/08/2021