Notice: Undefined index: meta_description in /var/www/html/application/views/scripts/index/section.phtml on line 17 Notice: Undefined index: meta_keywords in /var/www/html/application/views/scripts/index/section.phtml on line 18

Moldova

Moldova's separatist Transnistria faces deepening budget crisis after Russia cuts gas supplies

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest October 9, 2025

Official says Transnistria has to "mobilise all possible resources" to overcome the tiny self-declared republics ongoing financial crisis.

Austria and Slovenia advocate qualified majority voting to unblock EU enlargement

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje October 7, 2025

Dropping unanimity requirement could accelerate the accession process for Ukraine, Moldova and potentially Western Balkans, but faces opposition from within the EU.

Russia struggles to restore gas payments to Moldova’s separatist Transnistria region

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest October 7, 2025

Russia is seeking a new intermediary to facilitate payments for natural gas deliveries to Transnistria after European banks reportedly blocked financial transfers routed through Dubai.

Moldova's election commission seeks to disqualify PPDA party over undisclosed social media campaign

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest October 6, 2025

PPDA is accused of using a network of fake social media accounts to disseminate campaign materials ahead of the September 28 general election.

Moldova’s economy turns to growth in Q2, helped by investments

bne IntelliNews October 1, 2025

Upturn follows three-quarter recession prompted by last year's poor harvest.

Moldova aims for rapid EU accession process after PAS election victory

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest September 30, 2025

Ruling PAS has set the goal of completing EU accession chapters by 2028, before the next general election.

"Managed democracy" wins the Moldovan elections

Ben Aris in Berlin September 29, 2025

It appears that the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has won the general election in Moldova on September 28, but President Maia Sandu has taken a page out of the Kremlin's “managed democracy" playbook.

Preliminary results show pro-EU PAS keeps its majority in Moldova

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest September 29, 2025

PAS victory will allow Moldova to continue work towards EU accession and keep dream of joining by 2028 alive.

BALKAN BLOG: The battle for Moldova

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest September 28, 2025

The authorities in Chisinau have responded to Russian interference with strategies that would, under normal circumstances, be considered on the verge of unconstitutional.

Serbia arrests two suspected trainers of Moldovan election disrupters

bne IntelliNews September 28, 2025

Pair arrested on suspicion of training Moldovan and Romanian citizens to carry out unrest during Moldova’s September 28 general election.

Telegram owner Durov says French, Moldovan governments asked him to block anti-government accounts ahead of elections

Ben Aris in Berlin September 28, 2025

The owner of the Telegram messaging service Pavel Durov said that the French intelligence approached him earlier this year and asked him to block anti-government channels in the run up to this weekend's elections on two occasions.

EU’s influence declines in its neighbourhood as China and Russia gain ground

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 26, 2025

Chinese presence growing in Western Balkans, while Russia makes gains in Turkey, shows new index developed by wiiw, Bertelsmann Stiftung and ECIPE.

Oligarch’s extradition gives Moldovan ruling party pre-election PR boost

bne IntelliNews September 26, 2025

Once the most powerful man in Moldova, Vlad Plahotniuc faces criminal charges relating to the “$1bn bank theft” scandal.

Young Moldovans face uncertain future as pivotal election approaches

Frankie Mills in Chisinau and Comrat September 25, 2025

With a razor-thin margin between pro-EU PAS and pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc, voters expect Moldova's general election to be a battle for the country’s future.

EBRD says geopolitics, tariffs and China competition weigh on Emerging Europe growth

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 25, 2025

Development bank downgrades 2025 forecasts for Central and Eastern Europe citing weak external demand, rising debt and the impact of US tariffs.

Russia steps up propaganda ahead of election with claim EU plans to “occupy” Moldova

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest September 24, 2025

President Maia Sandu warns Russian interference threatens Moldova's sovereignty, independence and European future.

Moldova dismantles Russia-trained network ahead of general election

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest September 23, 2025

Group trained in Serbia under Russian special services was preparing mass unrest around the September 28 election, as part of Kremlin's hybrid war in Moldova.

INTERVIEW: Moldova seizes its moment

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow September 19, 2025

From rapid progress towards EU accession to the reconstruction of neighbouring Ukraine, factors have aligned to make Moldova an attractive FDI destination, says Invest Moldova head Natalia Bejan.

Flydubai launches twice-weekly service to Moldova's capital

bnm Gulf bureau September 18, 2025

Flydubai becomes first UAE carrier to serve Moldova with twice-weekly Chișinău flights from Dubai, expanding European network with connections to underserved destinations.

Moldovan police investigate suspected pro-Russian propaganda financing ahead of general election

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest September 17, 2025

Moldova law enforcers have intensified operations against propaganda and vote-buying schemes to benefit pro-Russian candidates.

Dismiss