The Latest Breaking News from Moldova

Georgia and the war in Ukraine: Meeting the nation's first female president

As the war in Ukraine continues to rumble on, watching events very closely are Russia's neighbours. Five of those countries are led by women including Georgia. Annette Young speaks to the Georgian President, Salome Zurabishvili about the impact of the war on her country and the region. The president also…

France 24 · Nov 11, 2022

EU pledges €250m to Moldova to tackle acute energy crisis

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has paid an official visit to Moldova and announced a 250 million-euro (-dollar) support package to help the small nation overcome an acute winter energy crisis amid Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

President: Moldova will defy Russian pressure, stay pro-West

The president of Moldova has pledged to keep her country on a pro-Western course despite struggling under pressure of what she called Russia’s energy and political “blackmail.”

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Man Utd’s Europa League rivals stir the pot with confident claim about £85m-man Antony

Manchester United face FC Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday night, with the Moldovans looking to secure a famous victory having run the Red Devils close last month

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

U.S. sanctions target corruption, Russian operations in Moldova -Treasury Dept

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on individuals and entities involved in what it described as Russia's malign influence operations in Moldova as well as systemic corruption in the small eastern European country.

Reuters · Oct 26, 2022

Thousands in new Moldova anti-government protest

Several thousand protesters denouncing Moldova's pro-Western leaders marched through ex-Soviet state's capital for the sixth consecutive Sunday and set up a new tent camp days after police cleared a similar encampment.

Reuters · Oct 23, 2022

Diplomats turn up at man's house after he jokingly lists it as Moldovan Embassy

Hughie says he has had phone calls from citizens asking for advice

Wales Online · Oct 17, 2022

Moldovans urged to cut electricity use after missile strikes in Ukraine hit supplies

Moldova urged citizens on Wednesday to cut back on electricity use during peak times due to a big shortfall in supplies after neighbouring Ukraine suspended exports following Russian missile strikes that hit its energy network.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

Moldovan president calls for tougher policing to tackle pro-Russia protests

Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Tuesday backed giving more powers to law enforcement to crack down on street protests, which she said were destabilising the country and aimed at installing a pro-Russian leadership.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

Ukraine reduces electricity exports to Moldova - Moldovan deputy PM

Ukraine reduced electricity supplies to Moldova by about 30% early on Tuesday, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Spinu said.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022