Moldova
Moldovan oligarch Plahotniuc gets 19-year sentence in $1bn bank fraud case
Plahotniuc sentenced on five counts including the appropriation of money as part of a criminal group responsible for the so-called $1bn bank fraud.
Moldova prepares damage claims against Russia over energy infrastructure and environmental damage
Russian drone attack against a hydropower plant on the territory of Ukraine blamed for pollution of Dniester River.
Moldova’s PM says unification with Romania becoming increasingly realistic prospect
Reunification now being openly discussed at highest level in Moldova, though officials stress any decision would be for the population to decide.
Moldova condemns repeated violations of airspace by Russian drones
Moldova’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a series of airspace violations involving Shahed drones launched by Russia, calling the incidents an “unacceptable” breach of sovereignty and international law.
Moldovan parliament votes to leave CIS in final break with Russia-led bloc
Government said exiting the CIS is a “natural and inevitable” step in the country’s path towards EU accession.
Moldova’s separatist Transnistria faces second year of economic collapse
The de facto government in Tiraspol is preparing its 2026 budget amid a deep economic crisis, following an estimated economic contraction of nearly 18% in 2025.
Moldova restores cross-border power link, faces fuel supply uncertainty
Moldova can import electricity from European markets after Ukraine completed repairs to a key cross-border power line, but now the authorities warn that fuel reserves are critically low.
EU enlargement rethink as divisions emerge among key member states
Ukraine has dominated recent discussions, but a new DGAP paper argues Montenegro and Albania are closest to membership and should receive greater attention.
Bulgaria backs EU deal on Vertical Gas Corridor to secure regional gas supplies
Operators of the Vertical Gas Corridor have agreed with the European Commission on a long-term framework to secure reliable gas supplies to Southeastern Europe.
More Moldovans support than oppose unification with Romania, survey shows
The findings show growing support for political unification with Romania, especially among the diaspora, coexisting with a Moldovan national identity.
Middle East conflict fallout to slow growth, push up inflation in Emerging Europe and Mediterranean region, EBRD says
Development bank says economic fallout is already spreading, through higher energy and fertiliser costs, damage to tourism and higher debt-servicing costs.
Moldova accuses Russia of deliberate attacks on water and energy infrastructure
Moldovan President Maia Sandu accused Russia of deliberately targeting infrastructure in Ukraine in ways that destabilise Moldova’s water and energy systems.
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Moldova's energy system enters state of emergency after key Romania link fails
State of emergency introduced after Russian drone attacks in southern Ukraine force the disconnection of the Vulcănești-Isaccea power line linking Moldova to Romania.
Why Russia’s targets in Emerging Europe are talking about the “Moldova playbook”
As critical elections approach in Hungary and Armenia this spring, the recent experience of Moldova is increasingly being brought up by politicians, analysts and election observers.
Questions remain over toxic leak in Dniester after water supplies resumed
Moldova said Russian attack on Ukraine led to pollution of Dniester that supplies water to approximately 80% of Moldova’s population and 98% of Chisinau.
Democratic decline deepens in Eastern Europe as global slide to autocracy accelerates
Democratic governance is under unprecedented strain worldwide, with Eastern Europe now a hotspot for backsliding, says V-Dem Institute Democracy Report.
Moldova carves out niche in growing medical tourism sector
In the last few years, Moldova has emerged as an unexpected new destination for medical tourists, attracting patients from across Europe and beyond.
Moldova’s GDP up 2.4% y/y in 2025 after robust growth in H2
Moldova’s economy expanded by 2.4% y/y in 2025, supported by a strong recovery in the second half of the year after a weak start.