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Europe News

How has Europe reacted to Brussels backing Ukraine over EU candidacy?

"Europe isn't just geography. It's a set of values and Ukraine is fighting for them."

17/06/2022

Europe News

Brussels backs Ukraine and Moldova as candidates for EU membership

EU national leaders will have the final say at a summit in Brussels on 23-24 June. Georgia, meanwhile, was told it wasn't ready yet.

17/06/2022

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

Switzerland

EU Commission deputy: Response to Ukraine refugees showed 'Europe at its best'

Margaritis Schinas made the remarks at a conference on refugees at Davos as she urged the bloc to face "reality" and agree a new policy toward migrants and asylum seekers.

24/05/2022

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

Europe News

Moldova faces humanitarian crisis, says PM, needs urgent financial aid

Europe's poorest country has 120,000 Ukrainian refugees inside its borders. Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița tells Euronews the country is struggling to cope.

07/03/2022

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

My Europe Series

Georgia's EU bid raises existential question: Where does Europe end?

Europe's geographical boundaries have been defined by territory but also politics, culture and religion.

04/03/2022

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, located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe, balances its Soviet legacy with aspirations for European integration. Follow updates on political reforms, economic challenges, and cultural life, alongside expert analysis of the country’s evolving role in regional and international affairs.