Moldova
Moldova’s presidential election is over, now the battle for the parliament begins
President-elect Maia Sandu has plans for radical changes in Moldova starting with an overhaul of the judiciary, but to achieve this, she will need an ally as prime minster – which can only be achieved through snap elections.
Moldova’s foreign policy reset
President-elect Maia Sandu is committed to Moldova’s European integration but she won’t needlessly antagonise Russia.
Russian establishment quick to congratulate Moldova's new president-elect
A strong foe is better than a weak friend sums up Moscow's position on Moldova as Patriarch Kirill followed President Vladimir Putin in congratulating Maia Sandu.
Pro-EU candidate Maia Sandu wins presidential election in Moldova
Moldova likely to call snap general election after Moscow’s man Dodon loses runoff by a wide margin.
Moldova’s voters to decide country's direction in critical presidential election
This weekend's second round vote will pit pro-Russian President Igor Dodon against his pro-EU rival Maia Sandu, who currently looks set to defeat the incumbent.
Moldova’s president accused of illegal financing
Opposition politician Renato Usatii claims Dodon spent more than allowed by law as he fights challenge from pro-EU rival Maia Sandu.
Russian aid is too little, too late for Moldova's president
Russia to send €2.9mn grant for drought-hit Moldovan farmers ahead of presidential election runoff, but no sign of the €500mn loan promised earlier.
Below average 2020 wine production destined for volatile and uncertain global market
First estimates from OIV show drought hitting the grape crops in countries such as Romania and Moldova, while others like Hungary and Russia managed to boost production.
Pro-EU candidate Sandu leads in first round of Moldova’s presidential elections
Surprise lead over incumbent Igor Dodon puts Sandu in strong position to take the Moldovan presidency in runoff vote.