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'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.

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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.

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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.

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Moldova investigates new string of bomb threats targeting airport

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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War and EU acceptance: Why did Ukraine succeed where Bosnia failed?

As Ukraine received its candidate status for joining the European Union, one Balkan country of 3 million asks itself, what went wrong?

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Analysis: A look at the EU Council's decision on Ukraine and Moldova

What does the EU Council decision to give candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova mean and what path lies ahead for the two countries?

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Tsikhanouskaya: EU candidacy for Moldova and Ukraine will set example

The Belarusian opposition leader told Euronews that no one deserves EU candidacy status more than Ukraine.

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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."

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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."

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.”

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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

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EU to increase military support to Moldova amid Transnistria fears

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

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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.

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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".