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Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs visits Moldova after more than ten years

SLOVENIA, June 10 - The last Slovenian foreign minister to visit the Republic of Moldova was former Minister Samuel Žbogar in 2011, which is why Minister Fajon expressed her great satisfaction with her visit to Chisinau. In the discussion with the...

Georgian National Extradited from Moldova to Face Charges for Soliciting Hate Crimes and Planning Mass Casualty Attack in New York City

Leader of White Supremacist Group ‘Maniac Murder Cult’ Recruited Others to Bomb and Poison the Jewish Community and Racial Minorities Defendant Allegedly Planned Scheme to Distribute Poisoned Candy on New Year’s Eve Georgian national Michail...

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,...

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...

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...

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp concludes first official visit to Moldova

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visited Moldova, including Gagauzia and Taraclia, from 24 to 28 March 2025. This was Kamp’s first official country visit since assuming office in December 2024, underscoring his...

OSCE helps Moldova’s police implement intelligence-led policing

The OSCE supported a working group meeting on intelligence-led policing (ILP) for representatives of the Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) in Chisinau, Moldova, on 18 March. Participants discussed recent developments and the next steps in...

President Trump’s Comments Honoring Phoenix Police Officer at Charlie Kirk’s “America Fest” Conference Leads Shooting Suspect to Seek Disqualification of All “MAGA” Supporters From Jury Pool 

PHOENIX, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Dave Erlichman, Comeback Law P.C. representing Essa Williams, who is awaiting trial for shooting Phoenix Police officer Tyler Moldovan but who asserts he did so in self-defense, has filed a...

Moldova’s well-managed presidential run-off offered voters genuine choice, despite legal deficiencies, unbalanced media coverage and impact of foreign interference, international observers say

CHISINAU, 4 November 2024 – The 3 November second round of Moldova’s presidential election was administered efficiently and professionally, and offered voters a choice between genuine political alternatives, international observers said in a...

Moldova’s election and referendum well-managed and competitive, despite serious attempts to undermine its integrity, international observers say

CHISINAU, 21 October 2024 – Moldova’s 20 October presidential election and constitutional referendum were well-managed, and contestants campaigned freely in an environment characterized by concerns over illicit foreign interference and active...

Academician Lingyun Xiang was awarded the International Cultural Exchange Ambassador Certificate by the Ukrainian Ambassador to China

Beijing, China, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, Professor Lingyun Xiang, a Foreign Academician of the National Academy of Engineering of Ukraine, was awarded the International Cultural Exchange Ambassador Certificate by the Embassy of...

OSCE organizes a study visit to Moldova for the Association of Women’s Councils to enhance collaboration and share best practices

From 2 to 5 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe facilitated a visit for five representatives from the Association of Women’s Councils within the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Tajikistan to Chișinău, Moldova. During their...

Meet Daniel and Sunny in a Tale of Friendship and Surprise – Watch the New Children's Book Trailer

An inspiring story of friendship, kindness, and the surprising ways compassion can change lives. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dora Imas invites children and families to go on a journey of kindness...

Call for national experts in Moldova and Ukraine

About the project SEI’s Green Agenda for Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine project brings together different government actors from the target countries along with SEI/international and national experts to deliver policy changes, make...

Law enforcement tear down opposition rally in post-Soviet capital

(MENAFN) Police in Chisinau, Moldova, detained members of the political opposition after they attempted to stage a rally in support of jailed Euroskeptic leader Evgenia Gutsul. Activists from the youth wing of the Victory bloc gathered at the...