Moldova Chooses Europe Over Russia

Moldovan president Maia Sandu preparing to cast her vote on September 28, 2025. (Photo by Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images.) This article is brought to you by American Purpose, the magazine and community founded by Francis Fukuyama in 2020, which is...

Europe Should Support Moldova Against Russian Meddling

Moldova’s pro-Western governing party gained a clear parliamentary majority in this weekend’s elections, choosing European alignment amid “unprecedented pressure, disinformation, and interference from the Kremlin.” Although the results advance...

PHOTO // Over 50 teachers of Moldova's Stefan cel Mare Academy awarded diplomas, ranks, distinctions

Over 50 teachers of the Interior Ministry’s (MAI) Stefan cel Mare Academy today were awarded diplomas, ranks and distinctions at a festive event dedicated to Teachers' Day. During the event, Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin said that,...

A pro-EU party won Moldova’s election, but obstacles remain

Russia’s campaign to amplify societal distrust continues as EU membership talks have stalled In the end, the results were better than Moldova’s western allies had dared hope. In last Sunday’s parliamentary elections, the pro-EU party of Moldovan...

Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win

CHISINAU - New power lines and wind farms; swift prosecutions of alleged Russian-backed saboteurs; winning hearts and minds. Moldova's government is focusing on its next battles to secure a future in Europe and break out of Russia's grasp. After...

Moldova's Commission for awarding of National Prize nominates laureates for 2025 edition

This year's winners of the National Prize have been selected at a meeting of the Commission for the awarding of the National Prize, chaired by Prime Minister Dorin Recean. For the 2025 edition, 26 files were submitted, which show the achievements...

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

On Sept. 28, Moldovan voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian parties and gave President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party a decisive parliamentary majority. The victory, which came despite a massive Russia-financed influence operation to sway...

For 27 years Cultural and Information Center Bosilegrad has been assisting Bulgarians in the Western Outlands

With a concert by the Slavey Quartet created by folk singer Nadka Karadzhova and a conversation about the problems of our compatriots in the Western Outlands, the Cultural and Information Center of the Bulgarian Minority in Bosilegrad celebrates...

Interview | Erasing ‘gender’: How Georgia’s new draconian laws affect women’s rights

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Analysis-Moldova's government works to secure pro-EU path after big election win

By Dan Peleschuk CHISINAU (Reuters) -New power lines and wind farms; swift prosecutions of alleged Russian-backed saboteurs; winning hearts and minds. Moldova's government is focusing on its next battles to secure a future in Europe and break out...

PRO-INDUSTRY DIAOGUE Conference, with agenda for modernization, competitiveness of Moldova's economy

Entrepreneurs, representatives of public authorities, sectoral associations, and development partners today gathered at the annual conference titled, PRO-INDUSTRY DIALOGUE: Catalyst of Moldova's Industrial Future, organized by the Chamber of...

(VIDEO) Romanian band Taxi has released a song dedicated to the Republic of Moldova

The renowned Romanian band Taxi released the song “When Rhinos,” featuring lead singer Dan Teodorescu and lyrics spoken by 31 personalities from Romania’s theater, literature, journalism, and activism scenes. “We started this project four months...

Moldova Stands Firm: Democracy on Europe’s Frontier

A tiny country, often cited as the poorest in Europe and home to the world’s largest wine cellar, has become the subject of intense political conversation for the past three weeks. Moldova, nestled between Romania and Ukraine, held parliamentary...

Chisinau International Airport Eugen Doga becomes promoter of Moldovan wine and traditions

Before National Wine Day, Chisinau International Airport Eugen Doga, in collaboration with the National Vine and Wine Office (ONVV) today inaugurated Wine of Moldova country stand, a space that brings tradition, culture and story of Moldovan wine...

Moldovan State University launches third edition of University of Third Age

A total of 90 elderly people, including refugees from Ukraine, have been admitted to the third edition of the University of the Third Age (U3A), officially launched at the Moldova State University (USM) today. The programme represents an...

Moldovan winemakers captivated Benelux audience at Rotterdam Gastvrij exhibition

The Republic of Moldova made its presence felt on the international wine scene in Rotterdam, where 15 local wineries represented the country at the end of September, in front of over 20,000 visitors and 600 professionals from the wine industry in...

Moldova, everything went according to Brussels’ plans

Certainly, the hybrid dimension will be central in defining the contours of political and institutional stability, or instability. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su A predictable farce It was to be...

Humiliating Europe: Trump’s culture war and the EU’s response

What do Donald Trump’s culture war, Moldova’s EU ambitions, and Czechia’s upcoming parliamentary election have in common? They all reveal how Europe is being tested — and sometimes humiliated. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton...

Court temporarily restricts work of Greater Moldova Party, Modern Democratic Party of Moldova

The Chisinau Centru Court of Appeal today ordered, as a provisional measure, the limitation of activities of the Political Party Modern Democratic Party of Moldova and the Political Party Greater Moldova until a final decision is taken on the...

Pupils from 35 schools of Moldova to enhance financial education knowledge; initiative draws 2 million lei investment

Pupils from 35 educational institutions of the Model Schools network will be able to enhance their financial education knowledge, thanks to a 2-million-lei-worth investment. The non-reimbursable financing tripartite contract concluded for this...