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Alexander Tanas

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Foreign minister says Moldova has right to expel more Russian diplomats

The foreign minister of ex-Soviet Moldova was quoted as saying on Friday that his government reserved the right to order further expulsions of Russian diplomats

Foreign minister says Moldova has right to expel more Russian diplomats
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Moldova's Socialists field 'unified opposition' candidate in presidential poll

Moldova's Socialists, the ex-Soviet state's largest opposition party, put forward a dismissed prosecutor general as a "unified opposition" candidate on Monday

Moldova's Socialists field 'unified opposition' candidate in presidential poll
Europe|News|World

Moldova expels Russian diplomat and calls in envoy amid spy case

Moldova expelled a Russian diplomat and called in the Russian ambassador on Thursday to issue a formal protest, after the ex-Soviet country

Europe|News|World

Scholz: Ukraine did not consult Germany over Russia incursion

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday Ukraine had not consulted Berlin about its Aug. 6 shock incursion into Russia and that he

Scholz: Ukraine did not consult Germany over Russia incursion
Europe|Political|World

Germany says Moldova could be next in line if Ukraine falls

Support for Ukraine guarantees the survival of neighbouring Moldova, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday at a conference

Germany says Moldova could be next in line if Ukraine falls
Election|Europe|News

Sandu launches Moldova re-election bid, referendum campaign on joining EU

Pro-European President Maia Sandu staged a city centre rally on Friday to kick off her bid for re-election in a month-long campaign held alongside a referendum

Sandu launches Moldova re-election bid, referendum campaign on joining EU
Europe|News

Eleven candidates, including incumbent, to compete in Moldova presidential vote

A record 11 candidates have been approved for Moldova's presidential poll next month, electoral officials said on Tuesday, including incumbent Maia Sandu, who

Eleven candidates, including incumbent, to compete in Moldova presidential vote
Europe|World

Minority wing of Moldovan Orthodox church accuses priests of lobbying against Europe vote

The minority pro-Romanian branch of Moldova's Orthodox Church accused clergy from the rival Moscow-linked branch of the church of campaigning against a

Europe|News

Moldovan broadcaster's building defaced in pre-election vandalism wave

Moldova's state-owned broadcaster said on Saturday that vandals had poured paint across an entrance to its building in the capital, Chisinau, a day after police

Moldovan broadcaster's building defaced in pre-election vandalism wave
Europe|News|World

Moldovan minister urges voters to shun 'thieves' after cash offered in EU referendum

A senior government minister urged Moldovans on Sunday to shun "thieves, fugitives and bandits" after an exiled pro-Russian business magnate pledged to pay

Moldovan minister urges voters to shun 'thieves' after cash offered in EU referendum
Europe|News|World

Moldovan president's rival comes under fire for his Romanian passport

Moldova's opposition challenger to President Maia Sandu's re-election bid came under fire on Tuesday for holding duel citizenship with neighbouring Romania -- a

Moldovan president's rival comes under fire for his Romanian passport
Election|Europe|News|World

Moldova alleges pro-Russian vote-buying scheme ahead of key vote

Pro-Kremlin forces are meddling in Moldova's upcoming presidential election by paying off tens of thousands of voters in a sweeping plot to derail Chisinau's bid

Moldova alleges pro-Russian vote-buying scheme ahead of key vote
Crime|Election|Europe

Moldovan police say criminals plotting to seize public buildings in election campaign

A top police official said on Friday that criminal groups with Russian backing were intent on disrupting Moldova's presidential election, including attempts to

Moldovan police say criminals plotting to seize public buildings in election campaign
Election|Europe|News|World

What's at stake in Moldova's election and referendum on Oct. 20?

Moldova's pro-Western President Maia Sandu seeks a second term in a presidential election on Oct. 20, when the country will also hold a referendum on joining

What's at stake in Moldova's election and referendum on Oct. 20?
Election|Europe|Political

Moldovan president's no-show breaks up election debate

A television debate ahead of Moldova's presidential election broke up on Tuesday when pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu did not attend and one of her two main

Moldovan president's no-show breaks up election debate
Europe|World

EU's von der Leyen urges Moldovans to vote in membership referendum

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Moldovans to vote in an Oct. 20 referendum on future EU membership during a visit to Chisinau on

EU's von der Leyen urges Moldovans to vote in membership referendum
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moldovan police raid homes in Russia-linked election-meddling case

Moldovan police said on Thursday they searched homes across the country of leaders of a group linked to fugitive pro-Russian businessman Ilan Shor, as part of a

Crime|Europe|World

Moldova says its citizens were trained in Russia to stage riots

Moldovan police said on Thursday they had uncovered a programme in which hundreds of its citizens were brought to Russia to undergo training to stage riots and

Moldova says its citizens were trained in Russia to stage riots
Economy|Election|Europe

Moldova's Sandu decries 'unprecedented' meddling as EU referendum goes to wire

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said Sunday's twin votes faced an "unprecedented" assault from outside interference after preliminary results

Moldova's Sandu decries 'unprecedented' meddling as EU referendum goes to wire
Europe|Political|World

Moldova's Sandu secures knife-edge EU vote win after 'unfair fight'

President Maia Sandu said on Monday Moldovans had won a "first battle in a difficult fight" for their future, a day after a slim majority of

Moldova's Sandu secures knife-edge EU vote win after 'unfair fight'
Europe|Political

Moldovan presidential challenger Stoianoglo seeks measured movement to Europe, prepared to meet Putin

The candidate challenging pro-European incumbent Maia

Moldovan presidential challenger Stoianoglo seeks measured movement to Europe, prepared to meet Putin
Europe|World

Moldovan president hails 'historic step' as top court recognises referendum on EU bid

Moldova's pro-Western president hailed a "historic step" on Thursday after a top court recognised the results of a pivotal Oct. 20 referendum, paving the way for

Moldovan president hails 'historic step' as top court recognises referendum on EU bid
Europe

Moldova's pro-Western Sandu claims election win after meddling allegations

Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday's closely-fought presidential election, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, her

Moldova's pro-Western Sandu claims election win after meddling allegations
Election|Europe|Political|World

Moldova's Sandu promises to bring change after narrow runoff win

Moldovan President Maia Sandu promised to ring the changes after narrowly winning a runoff presidential vote, an acknowledgement of the fragile

Moldova's Sandu promises to bring change after narrow runoff win

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