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Thousands demonstrate in opposition of pro-EU government in Moldova

(MENAFN) Thousands of opposition supporters marched through Chisinau on May 1, protesting Moldova's pro-European Union government led by President Maia Sandu. The rally, organized by the Party of Socialists, the country’s largest opposition group,...

European Officials Confirm Backing for Moldova

(MENAFN) European authorities reiterated their backing for Moldova on Friday. Following discussions with Moldovan President Maia Sandu during the European Political Community gathering in Albania, the heads of government from the United Kingdom,...

European Powers Pledge Support for Moldova's Democratic Path, Resilience

(MENAFN) Top European leaders have reiterated their commitment to supporting Moldova's democratic path and resilience. Following a meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu at the European Political Community summit in Albania on Friday, key...

Opposition MP claims EU overlooks ‘shocking’ treatment of Moldovan church

(MENAFN) Marina Tauber, a senior opposition MP in Moldova, has accused Brussels of ignoring the mistreatment of the Moldovan Orthodox Church by the country’s pro-EU government. Her remarks followed the incident where Bishop Marchel, the Bishop of...

Opposition claims Moldovan authorities ‘intimidating’ biggest Christian church

(MENAFN) Moldova's opposition parties have condemned the pro-EU government for its escalating pressure on the country's largest Christian denomination, the Moldovan Orthodox Church. The criticism follows an incident in which Bishop Marchel of...

Moscow claims Moldova initiated ‘malicious attack’ on Orthodox Church

(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Moldova of launching a deliberate attack on the canonical Orthodox Church after authorities blocked Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church from attending an Easter ceremony in Jerusalem....

UN plans on investigating Moldova for stopping bishop’s Easter ritual

(MENAFN) The United Nations has launched a preliminary inquiry into Moldova's decision to prevent a senior Orthodox bishop from attending an Easter religious ceremony in Jerusalem. A spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for...

Russian Orthodox Church criticizes Moldova for stopping bishop’s Easter visit

(MENAFN) The Russian Orthodox Church has sharply criticized Moldovan authorities for preventing a bishop from attending the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem ahead of Orthodox Easter on April 20. Church spokesman Vladimir Legoyda called the action...

Previous leader describes Moldova’s arrest of bishop on Easter ritual as ‘act of terror’

(MENAFN) Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon has sharply criticized the government of President Maia Sandu for detaining a senior Orthodox bishop ahead of Easter, calling it a grave offense against the country’s religious traditions. Bishop...

Energy in the spotlight as Benjamin Dousa visits Moldova

SWEDEN, February 10 - Published 10 February 2025 On 10–11 February, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa is visiting Moldova to hold discussions about the energy situation following Russia’s Gazprom...

Leader of Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia gets arrested

(MENAFN) Yevgenia Gutsul, the leader of Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia and a strong critic of the country’s pro-Western government, was arrested on Tuesday evening at Chisinau’s international airport. Authorities claim she was on a wanted...

Joint Visit to Moldova Brings NATO Legislators Face-to-Face with the Significant Challenges Confronting the Eastern Flank Partner

08 April 2025 For years Moldova has stood at the fault line in Europe’s standoff with Russia. The country’s complicated recent history includes long periods of Russian occupation, and its post-USSR collapse and independence declaration was marred...

On his visit to Moldova, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process encouraged the Sides to build on the positive momentum

On his visit to Moldova this week, the Special Representative of the Finnish OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process, Ambassador Thomas Lenk, acknowledged the constructive interaction between the Sides during the...

Critic of Moldova's pro-Western government denounces her arrest

(MENAFN) Yevgenia Gutsul, a strong critic of Moldova's pro-Western government and leader of the autonomous Gagauzia region, has denounced her arrest, claiming the charges against her are politically motivated. Gutsul was detained on Tuesday at...

Kremlin reacts to detained Moldovan governor’s appeal to Putin

(MENAFN) The Kremlin responded on Thursday to an appeal from Yevgenia Gutsul, the detained leader of Moldova’s Gagauzia region, asking Russian President Vladimir Putin for assistance in securing her release. Gutsul was arrested on Tuesday at...

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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Moldova, reiterates continued engagement with the country

CHISINAU, 9 January 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, concluded her first official visit to the Republic of Moldova as OSCE Chairperson today. In Chisinau, Minister Valtonen met with...

FM of Turkey to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council summit in Luxembourg

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Luxembourg for two days starting Sunday to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council’s ministerial session on cross-regional security and connectivity, according to Turkish diplomatic...

Statement on Energy situation in the Republic of Moldova

SWEDEN, January 7 - We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st, 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova. We commend the Moldovan authorities for their measures to...

The Coretec Group Secures Controlling Stake of Multi-National Energy Company With Over US$70M in Annual Revenues; Strengthens Board and Introduces Global Expansion Plans

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- The Coretec Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTG) (“Coretec” or the “Company”) has taken a decisive step toward global leadership in energy innovation with the acquisition of a controlling stake...