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The Latest Breaking News from Moldova

Moldovans 'want to be EU citizens, not Russian citizens', says president Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu says joining the European Union is a matter of democratic survival for her country, which is under growing pressure from Russia and the unresolved conflict in Transnistria. In a joint interview, Sandu spoke to RFI and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle at the European Parliament in Strasbourg,…

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Moldovan public TV chief resigns over Eurovision ‘neighbourhood voting’ lapse

Vlad Țurcan said Moldovan jury’s score of three points for Romania’s entry failed to recognise sensitivities between neighbours

The Guardian - UK

Moldova’s public broadcaster boss resigns over Eurovision vote

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European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

Exclusive: Council of Europe to meet in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body expected to stress countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

A Moldovan oligarch and ex-opposition leader gets a 19-year sentence in a $1 billion bank fraud case

A Moldovan oligarch and former opposition leader has been sentenced to 19 years in a fraud case in which a billion dollars stolen from banks in the country more than a decade ago

The Independent UK

Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in prison over $1bn fraud

A former businessman, lawmaker and kingpin in the Democratic Party of Moldova, Plahotniuc fled Moldova in 2019, as he faced a series of corruption charges.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Missiles fired by Moscow at Chernobyl nuclear plant risk ‘major accident’, Kyiv warns

92 drones and 35 hypersonic missiles came within 5 to 20 kilometres radius of Chernobyl nuclear facility, Kyiv says

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An environmental disaster in Moldova has Russia’s fingerprints all over it

The Ukraine war on our doorstep is a constant threat. Contaminated drinking water is a dangerous new twist, says Moldovan journalist Paula Erizanu

The Guardian - UK

The week that was in international affairs: Iran war ceasefire and talks; Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire & more

After a short break, welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week, we are covering the scheduled Iran-US ceasefire talks in Pakistan, the Orthodox Easter ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, Moldova's pullout from the Russia-led Commonwealth of Independent States, Taiwanese…

The Times of India

Moldova, Liechtenstein, San Marino: The European countries hardly any tourists visit

These less-visited countries offer rich heritage, stunning natural beauty and quirky attractions for every kind of traveller.

Euronews

Ukraine war briefing: Moldova declares emergency after Russian attack cuts key power line

President urges people to reduce consumption after power line passing through Ukraine damaged by drones; Moscow spring offensive steps up. What we know on day 1,491

The Guardian - AU

Moldova imposes 60-day energy emergency after Russian strikes in Ukraine cut key power line

Moldova’s Parliament voted on Tuesday in favor of imposing a 60-day state of emergency in the country’s energy sector after Russian strikes on neighboring Ukraine’s energy grid disconnected a key power line linking Moldova to Romania

The Independent UK

Thousands in Moldova cut off from water after Russian strike pollutes river

Moldova’s environment ministry declared an environmental state of alert for 15 days

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Starmer says ‘focus must remain’ on European conflict after meeting Zelensky

Zelensky says he has sent anti-drone experts to help US and its allies in Gulf region

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The Conversation

Russia’s relentless interference since start of Ukraine war has failed to break Moldova

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the prospects for Moldova did not look good. But four years have now passed and, despite a relentless Russian campaign to destabilise the country, Moldova has survived and made significant progress.

Euronews

Russia 'choosing to attack soft targets', Moldova's foreign affairs minister tells Euronews

In an interview for Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, Mihai Popșoi voiced cautious faith in US-led Ukraine peace talks, condemned Russia’s attacks and emphasised Moldova’s 2028 EU membership bid.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US reports ’constructive’ peace talks with Russia as Zelenskyy pushes for ‘results’

Steve Witkoff encouraged ‘that Russia is working toward securing peace’ as Ukraine president looks to meetings ‘next week’. What we know on day 1,439

The Independent UK

Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold

Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova, officials said, following a commitment from the Kremlin to U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine continues to battle one of its bleakest winters in years

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The Guardian - UK

The last man left in a Moldovan village: Laetitia Vançon’s best photograph

‘Dobrușa once had a population of 200. Grisa now lived there alone with his 120 ducks and other animals. The two other remaining residents were murdered by a farmer from a neighbouring village’

Euronews

Russian national under arrest accused of spying for Moldova, FSB spy agency says

Moldova's Information and Security Service told local media it "rejects the accusations made by the authorities of the Russian Federation."

Euronews

Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum

In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the east.

Evening Standard

Ministers back plans to look at European human rights treaty over migration

Work will begin to adopt the declaration in Moldova in May 2026 following a meeting of ministers in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Euronews

UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being 'malign actors' in information warfare

Officials pointed to fake websites and political ads during Moldova's recent election and fake news sites carrying videos with false claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy designed to undermine support.

The Guardian - UK

The Great European Bake-Off: if the EU wants closer integration, how about using pop culture?

The commission wants Moldova to join the union – so it should drop its dry bureaucratic culture and instead meet people where they are, says Moldovan journalist Paula Erizanu

The Independent UK

Villager mistakes Russian-style drone for toy and takes it home

Moldovan police have warned the public ‘not to touch or attempt to transport fallen drones’

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