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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....

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...

Moldovan authorities strengthen skills in handling severe airport incidents through OSCE and AIRPOL table-top exercise
Moldovan law enforcement and border agencies as well as representatives of Chisinau International Airport strengthened their skills in managing severe airport incidents through a video-based table-top exercise organized by the OSCE Transnational...

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...

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...

Eastern European Web3 Technology Company SourceLess Gains Attention Amid Speculation of Unicorn Potential
Whispers in the Financial Sector Suggest a Potential Powerhouse Technology Unicorn Emerging from Eastern Europe. DELAWARE, DE, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In recent months, SourceLess Inc., a Delaware-based Web3 technology...

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...

Moldova 2024 presidential election and constitutional referendum: ODIHR election observation mission final report
Both rounds of the presidential election as well as the constitutional referendum were well managed, and contestants campaigned freely despite concerns over illicit foreign interference and active disinformation efforts. The election...

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...

Chișinău Economic Forum: Great Opportunities for Development and Investment
Chișinău Economic Forum, the 3rd edition, that will take place on April 7 and 8, 2025, has become a strategic platform for promoting Moldova internationally. CHIșINăU, MOLDOVA, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Forum facilitates economic,...

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...