Humiliating Europe: Trump’s culture war and the EU’s response

What do Donald Trump’s culture war, Moldova’s EU ambitions, and Czechia’s upcoming parliamentary election have in common? They all reveal how Europe is being tested — and sometimes humiliated. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton...

Moldova Stands Firm: Democracy on Europe’s Frontier

A tiny country, often cited as the poorest in Europe and home to the world’s largest wine cellar, has become the subject of intense political conversation for the past three weeks. Moldova, nestled between Romania and Ukraine, held parliamentary...

Court temporarily restricts work of Greater Moldova Party, Modern Democratic Party of Moldova

The Chisinau Centru Court of Appeal today ordered, as a provisional measure, the limitation of activities of the Political Party Modern Democratic Party of Moldova and the Political Party Greater Moldova until a final decision is taken on the...

Pupils from 35 schools of Moldova to enhance financial education knowledge; initiative draws 2 million lei investment

Pupils from 35 educational institutions of the Model Schools network will be able to enhance their financial education knowledge, thanks to a 2-million-lei-worth investment. The non-reimbursable financing tripartite contract concluded for this...

Chisinau International Airport Eugen Doga becomes promoter of Moldovan wine and traditions

Before National Wine Day, Chisinau International Airport Eugen Doga, in collaboration with the National Vine and Wine Office (ONVV) today inaugurated Wine of Moldova country stand, a space that brings tradition, culture and story of Moldovan wine...

Moldovan State University launches third edition of University of Third Age

A total of 90 elderly people, including refugees from Ukraine, have been admitted to the third edition of the University of the Third Age (U3A), officially launched at the Moldova State University (USM) today. The programme represents an...

Moldovan winemakers captivated Benelux audience at Rotterdam Gastvrij exhibition

The Republic of Moldova made its presence felt on the international wine scene in Rotterdam, where 15 local wineries represented the country at the end of September, in front of over 20,000 visitors and 600 professionals from the wine industry in...

Moldova, everything went according to Brussels’ plans

Certainly, the hybrid dimension will be central in defining the contours of political and institutional stability, or instability. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su A predictable farce It was to be...

Zelensky’s heartless lie about children, 'cringe circus' in Moldova — diplomat

MOSCOW, October 2. /TASS/. Vladimir Zelensky’s claims that Ukraine has purportedly brought back 1,600 children from Russia are yet another heartless lie, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing. She also...

The Government Launches Paid Public Service Internship Programme for Young Moldovans

Young people in Moldova now have a new opportunity to start their professional careers through the Public Service Internship Programme, officially launched by the government on October 1. The initiative targets individuals aged between 18 and 29...

Moldova has been saved from Russian influence, but at what cost?

The European Union, guardian and champion of democracy, rightly takes a dim view when ruling parties ban their opponents, refuse to open polling stations in areas likely to vote against them, censor opposition news channels and allow a large staff...

No, France is not sending its toxic waste to Moldova

Published on 01/10/2025 - 13:31 GMT+2 The pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity led by Maia Sandu may have scored a win in Moldova’s parliamentary elections, but the flood of Russian-backed disinformation which emerged on social media during...

The Moldova mandate: the former Soviet republic opted to defy Russia. Here’s why

The “poorest country in Europe” is the pitying qualifier that often slides in to western media reporting about Moldova. The former Soviet republic is objectively one of the poorest countries in Europe, and it has a population of just 2.4 million...

The Kremlin used cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions and interfere in elections in Moldova

A major data leak from companies controlled by fugitive Moldovan oligarch and Putin ally Ilan Shor revealed how Russia used cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions and interfere in Moldova’s parliamentary elections held this past weekend, as reported...

Moldova's experience with sub-granting as tool for social cohesion at regional level promoted by EcoContact at UNDP conference in Tirana

EcoContact Association brought to the forefront the experience of the Republic of Moldova in using sub-granting as a tool for social cohesion, during the UNDP learning laboratory Managing the political dimensions of social cohesion in Europe and...

Moldovan president says European integration to strengthen economy, attract investments in Moldova

Demographic problems and low productivity hinder economic growth, while the war in Ukraine exacerbates difficulties. President Maia Sandu has made statements to this effect. She emphasized that the European integration was seen as the main...

Sweden reaffirms support for Moldova's European path

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popsoi today met Ambassador of Sweden to Moldova Petra Maria Lärke, who has recently started her diplomatic mission in the country. During the discussions, the minister thanked Sweden for...

Justice Ministry demands suspension of Greater Moldova Party's work for one year

The Justice Ministry informs that it has filed a request with the Centru Court of Appeals to limit the activity of the Greater Moldova Political Party for a period of 12 months. At the same time, the institution asked for the enforcement of an...

Moldova’s democratic lesson on how to beat Russia

Moldova‘s pro-Western ruling party has beaten out Russia‘s meddling and secured another term in power, winning just over 50% of the vote in Sunday’s parliamentary elections. The result hands the party of President Maia Sandu an outright majority....

New opportunities for young people: Moldovan government launches programme of paid internship in public service

Young people of Moldova can benefit from a new opportunity to start their professional careers. They can apply to the Public Service Internship Programme, launched by the government. The initiative is meant for individuals aged between 18 and 29...