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Expert claims LGBTQ agenda forced on Moldova by NATO

(MENAFN) NATO is allegedly using LGBTQ rights as a political tool to influence Moldova and other Eastern European countries, according to Stevan Gajic, a professor of comparative politics at the Institute of European Studies in Belgrade. Speaking...

Opposition MP says Moldova is becoming pro-EU police state

(MENAFN) A leading opposition figure in Moldova has condemned what she described as a violent and politically motivated police response to Orthodox Christian demonstrators during an anti-LGBTQ protest in Chisinau. Videos from the Sunday incident...

Moldovan president vows to become member of EU by 2028

(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that her country could join the European Union by 2028, despite increasing opposition to her pro-Western policies. Moldova, a former Soviet republic, has been seeking EU and NATO membership since...

Moldova Targets EU Membership by 2028

(MENAFN) Moldova's President Maia Sandu has set a goal for her country to join the European Union by 2028, despite increasing opposition to her pro-Western stance. Since taking office in 2020, Sandu, a strong critic of Russia, has pushed for EU...

Moldova Hopes of EU Membership by 2028

(MENAFN) Moldovan Leader Maia Sandu has expressed her hope that the country could officially join the European Union by 2028, even as resistance to her pro-European stance intensifies. Since taking office in 2020, Sandu—an outspoken opponent of...

Moldovan priest gets banned from trip for Easter ritual for another time

(MENAFN) Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church was once again stopped from leaving Moldova late on Friday as he attempted to travel to Jerusalem for Easter celebrations. This marks his second failed attempt to attend the Holy Fire ritual,...

Moldovan bishop requests from ‘Christian calm’ following being banned from Easter visit

(MENAFN) Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church spoke to RT on Friday after being prevented once again from leaving Moldova for Jerusalem to participate in Easter ceremonies. Despite calling the treatment he received from authorities the...

Moldovan govt gets accused of ‘spiritual terror’ following bishop’s Easter visit stopped

(MENAFN) Moldova’s main opposition party has strongly criticized the government for preventing a senior Orthodox bishop from attending a key Easter religious ceremony in Jerusalem, calling it “an unprecedented act of spiritual terror.” Bishop...

Moldovan government strips autonomous region of Gagauzia of its authority

(MENAFN) The Moldovan government has stripped the autonomous region of Gagauzia of its authority to appoint its own prosecutor general, escalating political tensions between the central government and the opposition-led area. The move comes after...

Moldovan government revokes autonomous region of Gagauzia's authority to appoint its own prosecutor general

(MENAFN) The Moldovan government has revoked the autonomous region of Gagauzia's authority to appoint its own prosecutor general, intensifying tensions between the pro-Western administration in Chisinau and the opposition-led southern region....

Russian FSB arrests two Moldovan nationals spying in Moscow

(MENAFN) Russian security officials have apprehended two Moldovan nationals in Moscow who reportedly confessed to conducting espionage on behalf of Moldova’s intelligence services, according to statements from the Federal Security Service (FSB)....

Moldovan authorities detain Bishop of Moldovan Metropolis

(MENAFN) On Thursday, Moldovan authorities detained Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Metropolis, a branch of the Russian Orthodox Church, at Chișinau International Airport while he was en route to Jerusalem to collect the Holy Fire for Easter, a...

Moldova Confirms Date for Next Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) On Thursday, Moldova confirmed that its next parliamentary elections will take place on September 28. The election date was proposed by members of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) during a parliamentary session, where 57...

Expert says LGBTQ agenda forced on Moldova by NATO

(MENAFN) The LGBTQ agenda is being imposed on Moldova as part of a broader NATO political strategy, according to Stevan Gajic, a political scientist from the Institute of European Studies in Belgrade. Speaking to RT following a pride march in...

Netherlands vows cash to Moldova to counter ‘Russian threats’

(MENAFN) The Netherlands has pledged €1.5 million ($1.7 million) to Moldova in support of efforts to bolster its democratic institutions and defend against what Dutch officials call “Russian hybrid threats.” Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp...

Moldova and Ukraine: Strengthening energy resilience in the face of extreme weather with OSCE workshop in Chisinau

As extreme weather events become more frequent and climate conditions continue to evolve, the energy sectors face increasing risks. From heatwaves straining power grids to storms damaging infrastructure and climate variability disrupting natural...

Moldova formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "I thank Moldova for joining the collective effort to bring this historic Agreement into force. This is a signal of Moldova's commitment to playing an active role in promoting ocean sustainability and safeguarding the...

Hungary blames Ukraine for energy predicament

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused Ukraine of endangering Europe's energy stability by refusing to extend a key natural gas transit deal. In a statement posted on Facebook, Szijjarto claimed that Kiev’s decision to...

Hungary Blames Ukraine for Energy Conflict

(MENAFN) Ukraine’s decision to halt pipeline gas transit through its territory has jeopardized energy security across Europe, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. He emphasized that Hungary has been able to maintain its gas...

Benjamin Dousa hosts business seminar on Moldova

SWEDEN, May 26 - On Thursday 22 May, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa hosted a business seminar on Moldova. The event in Stockholm aimed to give Swedish businesses deep insight into Moldova’s...