Madalin Necsutu

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President Dodon met with the head of Moldovan Metropolitan Church, Vladimir on 15 July 2020. (Photo: presedintie.md)

President Dodon met with the head of Moldovan Metropolitan Church, Vladimir on 15 July 2020. (Photo: presedintie.md)

Moldovan Bishops See Satanic Conspiracy in COVID-19

Religious institutions appear to amplify Russian propaganda as crisis mounts.

28 Jul 20

March protesting domestic violence, Chisinau 8 March, 2020.

March protesting domestic violence, Chisinau 8 March, 2020. © Life without Violence in the Family – national coalition

Moldovan NGOs Target Domestic Violence

Abuse soars during lockdown, but facilities to address the problem lag far behind.

27 May 20

The Moldovan President Igor Dodon (centre) during a briefing on Coronavirus pandemic with the Prime Minister Ion Chicu and the speaker of the Parliament Zinaida Greceanii, March 16, 2020. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

The Moldovan President Igor Dodon (centre) during a briefing on Coronavirus pandemic with the Prime Minister Ion Chicu and the speaker of the Parliament Zinaida Greceanii, March 16, 2020. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

Moldovan Government Stumbles Over COVID-19 Response

Local elections go ahead despite emergency.

27 Mar 20

A protest in Chisinau in the name of abducted Turkish professors asking for their release. (Photo courtesy of Amnesty International Moldova)

A protest in Chisinau in the name of abducted Turkish professors asking for their release. (Photo courtesy of Amnesty International Moldova)

Moldova's Human Rights Deficit

ECHR ruling highlights wider failings in system.

11 Mar 20

The first meeting of the cabinet with Ion Chicu (L) was conducted by the president Igor Dodon (C), on November 15, 2019. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

The first meeting of the cabinet with Ion Chicu (L) was conducted by the president Igor Dodon (C), on November 15, 2019. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

West Doubts Moldova's Commitment to Reform

Tackling corruption and changing the judicial system no longer seems to be Chisinau’s priority.

31 Jan 20

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