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Moldova: Country in Eastern Europe
Moldova, officially the Republic of Moldova, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, on the northeastern corner of the Balkans. The country spans a total of 33,483 km2 (12,928 sq mi) and has a population of approximately 2.42 million as of January 2024. Moldova is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The unrecognised breakaway state of Transnistria lies across the Dniester river on the country's eastern border with Ukraine. Moldova is a unitary parliamentary representative democratic republic with its capital in Chișinău, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre.

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In Moldova's path towards the EU, political prisoners in Transnistria face challenges [Video]

In Moldova's path towards the EU, political prisoners in Transnistria face challenges

When pro-European forces won in Moldova in November, their victory only passed by the slimmest of margins. A concerted Russian influence campaign was potentially behind it.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:50Published
Moldova firms up EU ties in the face of Russian propaganda, with Transnistria the key challenge [Video]

Moldova firms up EU ties in the face of Russian propaganda, with Transnistria the key challenge

The Moldovan government is boosting its efforts to improve EU support among its divided public — partly by emphasising its strategic importance during the Ukraine war.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:32Published
Pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu re-elected to second term as president of Moldova [Video]

Pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu re-elected to second term as president of Moldova

Speaking at the headquarters of her Action and Solidarity party in the capital Chișinău, Sandu said her priority in the coming years would be to be a president for all Moldovans.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:34Published
Incumbent Maia Sandu has slim lead in Moldova's presidential run-off [Video]

Incumbent Maia Sandu has slim lead in Moldova's presidential run-off

Pro-EU president Maia Sandu takes lead ahead of Russia-friendly candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo with almost 91% of the vote counted.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Moldova votes in tense presidential runoff amid fears of foreign interference [Video]

Moldova votes in tense presidential runoff amid fears of foreign interference

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:27Published
Polls open in Moldova's presidential run-off against backdrop of voter fraud concerns [Video]

Polls open in Moldova's presidential run-off against backdrop of voter fraud concerns

Voters are choosing between pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu and challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo, who favours closer ties with Russia.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Moldova's presidential runoff threatened by concerns over voter fraud [Video]

Moldova's presidential runoff threatened by concerns over voter fraud

Moldovan voters are choosing in their presidential elections between pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu and challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo, who favors closer ties with Russia, this Sunday.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:17Published
Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum [Video]

Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum

In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 10:00Published

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Interpol, FBI and NCA thwart criminal gang trying to sabotage Red Notice system

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Austrian president 'doing well' after dog bite on official visit

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Moldova international Mitul dies aged 26

Moldova international Violeta Mitul dies aged 26 after a "tragic accident while on a mountain hike with club-mates".
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Moldova divided over attitudes towards Russia as country's leaders fight 'propaganda war'

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'Russian troops guarantee our safety': How public opinion in breakaway Moldova region favours the east

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UK to help protect Moldova and Georgia against Russian interference with multi-million pound funding boost

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Russia-backed plot to cause unrest in Moldova has been foiled, police say

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Wizz Air suspends flights to Moldova over 'elevated' airspace risk

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Other EU hopefuls worry they may have been thrown behind Ukraine in membership queue

other eu hopefuls worry they may have been thrown behind ukraine in membership queueOn the face of it, the decision to grant "candidate status" to both Ukraine and Moldova was a sign of unity among European nations - a big, supportive hug around beleaguered nations.
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'Historic' day as Ukraine and Moldova accepted as candidates to join EU

EU leaders have accepted Ukraine and Moldova as candidates to join the bloc, opening a path to membership that's likely to take a number of years.
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Europe's entire future rests on Ukrainian victory, warns Moldovan minister

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Explosions in contested region of Moldova raise fears of Ukraine war spreading

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LPG cost in India highest in world at PPP, petrol 3rd

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EAM Jaishankar hails Operation Ganga, calls evacuation from Ukraine's Sumy challenging

"Ukraine's neighbours- Romania, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Moldova gave us exceptional support," S Jaishankar said.
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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Union Minister Hardeep Puri leaves for Budapest on evacuation duty

Government has decided to send four Union ministers as prime minister's envoys to Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Moldova to monitor evacuation
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