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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU commissioner on whether Ukraine and Moldova will be separated on path to EU accession

European Commissioner Marta Kos stated that Ukraine and Moldova will remain together in their EU accession process, contingent on Ukraine's reform pace.

Feb 27 β€’ 16:10 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

Prosecutor accuses Moldovan citizen of human trafficking

A 49-year-old Moldovan woman has been accused of forcing another Moldovan woman to beg on the streets of PΓ€rnu for financial gain.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:51 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Small and big crooks, vandals paid a handful of euros... These 'proxies' tasked with breaking France

The article discusses the rise of foreign interference in France, particularly involving state-sponsored terrorism and the use of local criminals by foreign powers, with a focus on a recent trial of Moldovan nationals accused of promoting violence through graffiti.

Feb 22 β€’ 20:04 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

O. Pikul's Kiss Before the Fight and Victory in the Ring – D. Dirkstys Defeated His Opponent from Moldova by Referee's Decision

Lithuanian boxer Dominykas Dirkstys secured a unanimous victory over Moldovan opponent M. Zaplitnii after an electrifying entrance featuring a musical performance by Oksana Pikul.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:17 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Suspect in Ukraine assassination plot was pardoned in Moldova in 2022

A Moldovan national involved in a plot to assassinate Ukrainian officials was pardoned in 2022, but has had the pardon revoked by President Maia Sandu due to new evidence.

Feb 21 β€’ 10:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Military Cooperation Program signed between Greece and Moldova

A military cooperation program for 2026 has been signed between Greece and Moldova, focusing on operational training and joint exercises.

Feb 21 β€’ 08:37 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

War in Ukraine. ISW analysts have exposed Kremlin lies: providing the true numbers

Kyiv reported the arrest of 10 individuals suspected of planning to assassinate high-ranking Ukrainian political figures on orders from Moscow.

Feb 21 β€’ 05:43 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine war latest: 10 detained after Russian-ordered assassination plot foiled

Ten people were detained in Moldova and Ukraine for allegedly planning an assassination plot on the orders of Russia.

Feb 20 β€’ 19:02 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί The Moscow Times
National & Local

Kyiv Says It Thwarted Russian Plot to Kill Ukrainian Political Figures

Ukrainian authorities have arrested ten individuals suspected of plotting to assassinate prominent political figures on orders from Russia.

Feb 20 β€’ 12:58 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

10 detained in Moldova, Ukraine over alleged Russian-ordered plot to kill prominent Ukrainians

Ten individuals were detained in Moldavia and Ukraine for allegedly conspiring to assassinate notable Ukrainians on orders from Russia.

Feb 20 β€’ 11:37 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Murders of prominent Ukrainians ordered by Russia: organiser found in Moldova, 10 people detained – photos, video

Ukrainian authorities have detained ten individuals linked to a contract killing operation allegedly ordered by Russia.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:24 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Entry to Latvia Denied to Three Foreigners Due to Security Concerns

Entry to Latvia has been denied to three foreign nationals from Moldova, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan due to security concerns, as reported by the State Border Guard.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:18 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Asylum seeker from Moldova presented fake documents to border guards - the man ended up behind bars

A Moldovan asylum seeker has been detained for presenting counterfeit documents to Lithuanian border guards after escaping from a reception center.

Feb 19 β€’ 12:25 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

Moldova and Ukraine investigate suspected Russian-backed conspiracy to kill famous Ukrainians

Moldova and Ukraine are investigating a potential conspiracy linked to Russia aimed at assassinating prominent Ukrainians.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:28 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Moldova, Ukraine investigate alleged Russian-backed plot to assassinate prominent Ukrainians

Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities are investigating a reported assassination plot against prominent Ukrainians, allegedly orchestrated by Russian special services.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:54 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Moldova and Ukraine investigate Russian intentions to assassinate Ukrainian public figures

Moldova and Ukraine have launched a joint investigation into alleged Russian plans to assassinate Ukrainian public figures.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:12 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: Moldova's Euro Minister hopes to throw a party upon joining the European Union

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the challenges that await the country on its path to EU membership, including adopting Brussels regulations and addressing the Transnistria issue.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
Crime & Justice

Poland detains Moldovan national trying to stop train carrying oil to Ukraine

A Moldovan national was detained in Poland after attempting to halt a freight train carrying oil to Ukraine, potentially endangering its safe travel.

Feb 17 β€’ 14:27 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Moldovan Citizen Stops Freight Train in Poland. The 25-Year-Old Had Russian Documents

A Moldovan citizen detained a freight train in Poland, raising concerns about recent acts of sabotage on the railways attributed to Ukrainians cooperating with Russia.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:56 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

He Stopped a Train with Oil, Had Documents in Russian. Prosecutor's Office, ABW, and Counterintelligence in Action

A Moldovan citizen was arrested at a train station in PuΕ‚awy for stopping a train carrying oil, with officials discovering suspicious documents in Russian during the incident.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:08 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

Norway upgrades embassy in Moldova

Norway is upgrading its embassy in Moldova to a full-fledged diplomatic mission to enhance economic and political support for the country.

Feb 17 β€’ 05:30 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Tallinn Hosts EU Development Conference

The conference in Tallinn features several prominent speakers discussing the importance of EU integration for candidate countries.

Feb 13 β€’ 07:53 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

FOCUS: "Two steps forward, one step back?": the future of EU enlargement discussed in Tallinn with Commissioner Marta Kos

A conference in Tallinn features discussions on the future of EU enlargement with key figures including Commissioner Marta Kos and representatives from Ukraine, Moldova, and Montenegro.

Feb 13 β€’ 07:24 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy and Moldovan PM discuss bilateral projects

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu discussed bilateral projects focused on energy, rail, and infrastructure during Munteanu's visit to Kyiv.

Feb 10 β€’ 17:37 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Moldova to provide Ukraine with generators and fire engines, PM says in Kyiv

Moldova's Prime Minister announced the delivery of humanitarian aid, including generators and fire engines, to Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks on its infrastructure.

Feb 10 β€’ 14:55 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Moldova's new prime minister makes first official visit to Ukraine to deepen EU, security ties

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu visited Ukraine to strengthen ties regarding EU integration and regional security amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 10 β€’ 08:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Moldovan PM arrives in Kyiv on official visit

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has arrived in Kyiv to discuss solidarity and cooperation with Ukraine.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:16 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

This European country is betting its economy on a geopolitical turn

Moldova is withdrawing from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to align more closely with Europe, heralding significant political and economic changes.

Feb 8 β€’ 16:08 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
World

New drone violation in Moldova

An unidentified drone has been found in Moldova near the border with Ukraine, marking the third similar incident in the country since the beginning of the year according to Moldovan police.

Feb 7 β€’ 02:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv Independent
World

Drone discovered on Moldovan territory near Ukraine border

An unidentified drone was found near the Ukrainian border in Moldova's Drochia District, prompting an investigation by police and explosives specialists.

Feb 7 β€’ 00:51 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
World

Moldovan President Rejects Nomination for Nobel Prize

Moldovan President Maia Sandu declined a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, stating it should go to Ukrainian prisoners of war and others risking their lives for peace.

Feb 6 β€’ 22:04 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv Independent
World

Moldovan president rejects Nobel Peace Prize nomination, says Ukrainian POWs deserve it instead

Moldovan President Maia Sandu declined a Nobel Peace Prize nomination on February 5, advocating that the honor should go to Ukrainian prisoners of war who strive for peace.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:22 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Seimas met with colleagues from the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada

The Baltic states consistently support Ukraine and Moldova's aspirations to become members of the European Union and emphasize that separating Moldova from Ukraine's membership process is unacceptable.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:22 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
World

K. Budrys met in Chisinau with M. Sandu: discussed Moldova's integration into the EU, resilience to hybrid attacks

K. Budrys and M. Sandu met in Chisinau to discuss Moldova's EU integration and resilience against hybrid attacks, emphasizing the need for support against Russian disinformation and influence.

Feb 6 β€’ 10:04 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

Lithuania's Foreign Minister KΔ™stutis Budrys meets with Moldovan President: We cannot allow Kremlin narratives to win

Lithuania's Foreign Minister KΔ™stutis Budrys emphasized the need to counter Kremlin disinformation and hybrid attacks on Moldova, urging the EU to support Moldova's reforms and European aspirations.

Feb 6 β€’ 09:58 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

KΔ™stutis Budrys is visiting Moldova to discuss euro-integration and regional security with the country's politicians

Lithuania's chief diplomat, KΔ™stutis Budrys, is set to meet with Moldovan leaders to discuss euro-integration, regional security, and strengthening bilateral relations.

Feb 6 β€’ 05:22 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

The Epstein case and Lavrov: why he was mentioned more than 140 times

Documents released by the US Department of Justice reveal multiple contexts in which S. Lavrov was mentioned, including a conversation with J. Epstein regarding 'beautiful girls' from Moldova and gifts from Lavrov's former colleague.

Feb 5 β€’ 16:53 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

Russia denies guilt for power outages: blames Ukraine for intentionally harming Moldova

Russia has denied responsibility for significant power outages affecting Ukraine and Moldova, attributing the issue to Ukraine's deliberate actions against Moldova.

Feb 4 β€’ 16:06 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

Juozas Olekas in Moldova discussed the European integration process and regional challenges with the country's leaders

Juozas Olekas, along with the speakers of the parliaments of Latvia and Estonia, visited Moldova to discuss European integration and regional challenges, emphasizing historical ties and support for Moldova's European path.

Feb 3 β€’ 13:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Police arrest man with knife at embassy in Stockholm

A man armed with a knife was arrested at the Moldovan embassy in Stockholm, but no one was harmed or threatened during the incident.

Feb 3 β€’ 13:11 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
World

Speaker of the Riigikogu in Moldova: we know from our history that democracy and freedom are never guaranteed and cannot be taken for granted

Lauri Hussar, the Speaker of the Riigikogu, emphasized the crucial importance of strong democratic institutions during a speech in the Moldovan parliament.

Feb 3 β€’ 09:47 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

Ukraine hit by nationwide blackouts (VIDEOS)

Ukraine has experienced large-scale blackouts affecting multiple cities and parts of Moldova due to a cascading power line failure.

Jan 31 β€’ 10:35 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί The Moscow Times
World

Russian MFA Advises Against Travel to Moldova, Citing Alleged β€˜Harassment’

The Russian Foreign Ministry is warning its citizens to avoid travel to Moldova due to alleged discrimination and harassment by Moldovan border guards.

Jan 16 β€’ 15:42 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
World

This narrow strip of Eastern Europe blocks a historical change: The Russians have them in their grip, they have sent their soldiers too

Moldovan President Maia Sandu's statement supporting unification with Romania has sparked discussions about the challenges Moldova faces due to Russian influence and the implications for democracy in the region.

Jan 15 β€’ 08:59 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
World

A New State in Eastern Europe? One Country Could Disappear: 'It Is Becoming Harder to Survive and Resist Russia'

Moldovan President Maia Sandu openly supported the potential unification of Moldova with Romania, citing increasing challenges for small nations like Moldova to maintain sovereignty and democracy under Russian pressure.

Jan 14 β€’ 09:23 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° DennΓ­k N
National & Local

Bratislava Airport Sets Records and New Flights Are Just Starting: Latest to Armenia and Moldova

Bratislava Airport has recorded a significant increase in passenger numbers, with new flights launching to Moldova, Armenia, Georgia, and Cyprus, potentially raising total annual passenger counts to 4 million.

Jan 13 β€’ 13:32 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
World

Moldovan Sovereignty: The End of a European State?

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has expressed support for uniting Moldova with Romania to protect the country from Russian influence, a significant and unusual stance for a head of state.

Jan 13 β€’ 07:41 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
World

President of Moldova: I would vote for unification with Romania in a referendum

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated she would vote for unification with Romania if such a question were ever put to a referendum, citing increasing difficulties for Moldova as an independent country.

Jan 13 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

Moldovan President Proposes Union with Romania

Moldova's President Maia Sandu advocates for a union with Romania to safeguard democracy against Russian influence, highlighting challenges for the small country.

Jan 13 β€’ 04:22 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

In a referendum, I would vote for unification with Romania, said Moldovan President

Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that she would vote for unification with neighboring Romania in a potential referendum, as she expressed during a British podcast interview.

Jan 12 β€’ 21:28 UTC

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