Moldova

Marin Pavlescu, 19, left his mandatory military service as he denounced that he was harassed because of his homosexuality, sparking a debate about the army and LGBT rights in Moldova. © Marin Pavlescu

Moldova: A Soldier’s Coming Out Sparks Debate

The case of 18-year-old gay recruit who refused to finish his mandatory military service due to harassment has set off a wider discussion about LGBT rights.

7 Feb 22

A woman holds the sign "Women are Dying, Ratify the Convention" during a demonstration in front of Moldova's Parliament in the capital Chisinau, ahead of the vote to endorse the Istanbul Convention. © Tatiana Kebak

Moldova Ratifies Istanbul Convention Amid Disinformation and Opposition

Conservative parties obstructed its adoption for supposedly eroding “traditional family values”.

14 Dec 21

Moldovan Vice-PM Andrei Spinu and Gazprom`s CEO Alexey Miller, after signing the new gas contract on October 29, 2021, in Sakt Petersburg, Russia. © Moldovan Infrastructure and Regional Development Ministry

How Russia Weaponised Gas Deliveries to Moldova

Experts deem political pressure to have paid off in energy negotiations.

11 Nov 21

President Maia Sandu after a meeting with Charles Michel, The President of the European Council. © Official Site of the President of Moldova

Moldova: Sandu Continues European Pivot

Moscow irked by Chisinau’s growing closeness to its regional neighbours.

5 Oct 21

The statue of Vladimir Lenin in front of the office of the Chairperson of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia and the People's Assembly. © IWPR Moldova

Moldova: Gagauzia Elections “Part of Corrupt System”

Analysts say that politicians pander to highly localised interests amid little transparency.

18 Sep 21

Igor Dodon, the leader of the Socialist Party, and Vladimir Voronin, the leader of the Communist Party. © Igor Dodon's official facebook page

Moldova: What Next for Pro-Russian Forces?

Political forces regroup after suffering punishing defeat in snap parliamentary elections.

11 Aug 21

Roman Homenko was one of the first to receive his vaccine in Gagauzia and is a strong proponent of people getting vaccinated. © Roman Homenko

Russia’s Influence Delays Gagauzia Vaccine Efforts

Rates are half of what they are in the rest of Moldova as locals wait for Sputnik V jab.

22 Jul 21

Moldovan President Maia Sandu at an address calling for Moldovans to come together for the future of their country. © Official Website of the President of Moldova

Pro-European Party Poised to Win Moldova’s Elections

President’s party leading ahead of a vote that could alter the country’s political course.

8 Jul 21

Ukrainian Judge’s Kidnapping May Have Political Impact in Moldova

Pro-Russian politicians accuse head of state of colluding in abduction

10 May 21

Moldova’s Fake News Fightback

How NGOs and independent media united to counter an organised disinformation campaign.

1 May 21

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