A looming economic crisis, which Moldova is about to face due to rising gas prices, is just a step on the way to Chisinau losing its sovereignty, the former Moldovan president, Igor Dodon, claimed on Wednesday. President Maia Sandu’s pro-EU government plans to surrender Moldova to Romania, he warned. The …
Read More »Moldova turns down Kiev’s suggestions on Transnistria
Moldova has turned down the “offer” to capture its breakaway region of Transnistria by force floated by Kiev, stating that it seeks to reintegrate the self-proclaimed republic only through political means. “The settlement of the Transnistrian issue can be achieved by political means and only on the basis of a …
Read More »US wants no ‘spillover’ of Ukraine conflict to Moldova – Pentagon
The US is still analyzing the recent incidents in the breakaway region of Transnistria and does not want to see the conflict in Ukraine “spilling over” to the area, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday at a conference in Germany on supplying Kiev with weapons and equipment. “We’re still …
Read More »Moldova declares state of emergency
The government of Moldova has declared a new 60-day state of emergency, following a warning from Russian energy firm Gazprom that it could halt gas deliveries to the country due to unpaid bills. Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița announced the news at a cabinet session on Wednesday, saying, “the decision has …
Read More »Gazprom will halt gas supply to Moldova in 48 hours – spokesman
“Today is the scheduled date of payment. Yet, there is no payment,” Sergey Kupriyanov, Gazprom board chairman’s spokesman, said in a statement, adding that the energy giant is “extremely disappointed” with Moldova’s failure to fulfill its obligations under the recently extended contract. The deal was struck in late October following …
Read More »Gazprom strikes gas supply deal with Moldova on ‘mutually beneficial terms,’ averting emergency
Gazprom and Chisinau “have extended the contract on the Russian gas supplies to the Moldovan customers for five years, starting on November 1,” the company said late on Friday in a short statement. The deal was struck on “mutually beneficial terms,” it added. The deal comes after weeks of stalled …
Read More »Russia will cut gas supply to Moldova unless debt is paid and new contract signed before December 1 – Gazprom
The company says that Moldova’s government has created the gas supply crisis the country now finds itself in, and that Moldova’s total debt is currently $709 million. However, Gazprom insisted that the situation has nothing to do with politics, since the company can’t afford to operate at a loss. Moldova …
Read More »The match between Moldova and Russia on football was in jeopardy
Moscow. March 10. INTERFAX.RU – selling tickets for the friendly match between the national teams of Moldova and Russia on football, scheduled for March 31 in Chisinau, is suspended, said Tuesday the press service of the football Federation of Moldova. It is noted that this is due to the cancellation …
Read More »Provence “resting”: the look of the lavender fields in Moldova
Not everyone knows about this place. Traditionally, to July, social networks began, “lavender boom”. This year alone, travelers have discovered a new region – Cabusca Noua, Moldova. We did not remain indifferent to this beauty and decided to share tips and traveler reviews. In Cabusca Noua travelers are frequent guests. …
Read More »President of Moldova temporarily removed from power
The constitutional court (CC) agreed with the petition of group of deputies of Parliament of Moldova, lodged on 28 December 2017, for the temporary dismissal of the President Igor Dodon. The removal is necessary to unlock the process of appointing new Ministers in the government. KS confirmed that the President …
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