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Moldova

Country
The Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. Its capital is Chișinău. The country covers an area of approximately 33,846 square kilometers and, as of 2024 estimates, has a population of about 3.33 million people. Moldova declared independence on August 27, 1991, during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Since gaining independence, Moldova has chosen a path of democratic governance and market reforms. It holds candidate status for EU membership. Within the state, there are two autonomous entities: Gagauzia and Transnistria.
2003
The country joined the World Trade Organization
2014
Citizens gained the right to visa-free travel to the Schengen Area with biometric passports
2014
An Association Agreement with the European Union was signed
2021
The country's ranking in the Economist Democracy Index improved from "hybrid regimes" to "flawed democracies."
2022
The country was officially granted candidate status for accession to the European Union
2022
The country's energy system was connected to the European continental power grid
2024
Negotiations for accession to the European Union officially began
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Russian shelling and bad weather caused power outages in five regions of Ukraine

Due to Russian shelling and weather conditions, there are problems with electricity supply in Donetsk, Sumy, Kherson, Dnipro and Kharkiv regions. The power system remains balanced, but the Ministry of Energy is calling for energy savings.

Society • October 14, 08:03 AM • 14944 views
Shelling and bad weather caused power outages in several areas: where there is no electricity

Due to hostilities and weather conditions, power outages occurred in 8 regions of Ukraine. The Ministry of Energy reports on electricity imports from neighboring countries and calls for economical consumption in the evening.

Society • October 12, 09:09 AM • 22892 views
Unrecognized Transnistria wants to hold its own referendum on the EU

Unrecognized Transnistria has announced its intention to hold its own referendum on its attitude toward the EU. This is a reaction to Moldova's plans to hold a constitutional referendum on joining the European Union without taking into account the votes of Transnistrians.

News of the World • October 11, 03:48 PM • 15374 views
The enemy launched a missile attack on the territory of a power facility in Mykolaiv region: there are wounded workers - Ministry of Energy

Russian troops launched a missile attack on a power plant in Mykolaiv region, injuring three workers. The shelling caused power outages in five regions of Ukraine.

Society • October 11, 08:23 AM • 14590 views
“We evacuated because the situation is very tense": the DIU told the stories of people who returned from Lebanon

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted the fourth stage of evacuation from Lebanon. 28 Ukrainians and 40 citizens of other countries were successfully evacuated due to the tense situation in the region.

Society • October 10, 09:50 AM • 33634 views
Rada expels fugitive MPs Dmytruk and Odarchenko from committees

The Verkhovna Rada has expelled MPs Artem Dmytruk and Andriy Odarchenko from parliamentary committees. Both MPs illegally left Ukraine and are under investigation.

Politics • October 10, 08:55 AM • 109218 views
Delays at one of the checkpoints on the border with Moldova: what is known

The bridge at the Mohyliv-Podilskyi - Otach checkpoint is undergoing a 10-day repair. There may be traffic restrictions and delays when crossing the border between Ukraine and Moldova.

Society • October 10, 08:36 AM • 8832 views
Energy Ministry: power system is balanced, due to shelling and hostilities there were power outages in 2 regions

Energoatom has completed the repair campaign and prepared all 9 NPP units under its control for the winter. The power system remains balanced, but there were blackouts in two regions due to shelling.

Society • October 10, 07:22 AM • 14383 views
Participants of the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit support the Peace Formula: text of the declaration

The participants of the summit in Croatia reaffirmed their support for the Ukrainian peace formula and called for increased assistance to Ukraine. The declaration condemns Russian aggression and reaffirms Ukraine's territorial integrity.

War in Ukraine • October 10, 05:55 AM • 23404 views
Ukraine evacuates 68 more people from Lebanon: intelligence details the mission

The fourth stage of evacuation from Lebanon: 28 Ukrainians and 40 foreigners from 7 countries were rescued. A total of 302 people have been evacuated since the start of the operation, including 217 Ukrainians and 85 foreigners.

Society • October 9, 03:49 PM • 16169 views
More than 500 settlements are without power supply, restoration of power facilities continues - Ministry of Energy

527 settlements remain without electricity due to hostilities and technical problems. Power engineers have restored power to 16,268 consumers, the power system is balanced and preparations for winter are underway.

Economy • October 9, 07:24 AM • 13690 views
Since August, cases of attempts to illegally cross the border have significantly decreased in Ukraine - SBGS

The SBGS spokesperson reported a significant decrease in illegal border crossing attempts since August. The most active areas are the borders with Romania and Moldova, and the number is expected to decrease further due to weather conditions.

Society • October 8, 01:45 PM • 11379 views
SBU detains Kremlin ideologue of “SVO” Dmitry Chistilin

Law enforcers detained an aide to Putin's former advisor who supported Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Chistilin was involved in promoting the Kremlin's interests abroad and organized interference in elections in Europe.

War in Ukraine • October 8, 10:47 AM • 12939 views
Electricity consumption decreased due to weather changes, and there were power outages in 7 regions due to shelling and hostilities

Electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 6. 5%. 546 settlements are without power. Power companies restored power to 2564 consumers.

Society • October 8, 08:42 AM • 14002 views
Resolutions on exclusion of fugitive MPs Odarchenko and Dmytruk from committees registered in the Rada

MPs from the Servant of the People party have registered a draft resolution to exclude Odarchenko and Dmytruk from the VR committees. Both MPs are wanted on suspicion of criminal offenses.

Politics • October 7, 03:26 PM • 14893 views
Electricity consumption is growing, with thousands of consumers left without power due to shelling and bad weather

Ukraine's power system remains balanced, but electricity consumption is growing. Thousands of consumers in several regions have been left without power due to shelling and bad weather.

Society • October 7, 09:38 AM • 16051 views
Ukraine's power system is balanced, 105 settlements in 6 regions are without power due to bad weather - Ministry of Energy

Ukraine's power system remains balanced despite the bad weather and shelling. Due to weather conditions, 105 settlements in 6 regions were cut off from electricity supply, and power companies restored power to more than 12,000 consumers.

Economy • October 6, 10:36 AM • 34348 views
Energy Ministry: Ukraine's power system is balanced, power outages in 6 regions due to shelling and hostilities

Ukraine's power system remains balanced. As of the morning, 528 settlements were without electricity, and power companies restored power to 246,047 consumers.

Society • October 4, 07:58 AM • 52044 views
Moldova blocks Russian websites Yandex, Rutube and Dzen

In Moldova, five websites were blocked on the instructions of the Information and Security Service, including Russian Yandex, Rutube, and Dzen. Two websites of the MD24 Internet TV channel, associated with oligarch Ilan Shor, were also blocked.

News of the World • October 3, 06:11 PM • 18237 views
130 thousand votes for 15 million dollars: Moldova accuses Russia of bribing voters ahead of EU referendum

Moldovan police say that Russia transferred $15 million to 130,000 citizens to vote against joining the EU. The funds were transferred through the network of pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor.

News of the World • October 3, 05:09 PM • 17970 views
Switzerland to allocate 1.5 billion Swiss francs for Ukraine's recovery

Switzerland plans to allocate 1. 5 billion francs for reconstruction projects in Ukraine over the next 4 years. Part of the funds will be used for reconstruction programs involving the Swiss private sector.

Economy • October 3, 09:02 AM • 55114 views
Ministry of Energy: lines and substation equipment damaged in Kyiv, Odesa and Ivano-Frankivsk regions due to Russian drone attacks, power system is balanced

Due to enemy attacks, power outages occurred in 8 regions. Lines and substation equipment were damaged, but power engineers are keeping the system balanced and restoring supply.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 08:12 AM • 19672 views
Ukrainians evacuated from Lebanon, who were taken out after the escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, arrive in Kyiv

179 people, including 134 Ukrainians, were evacuated from Lebanon to Ukraine via Poland. The evacuation was organized by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine due to the dangerous situation in Lebanon.

Society • October 2, 01:50 PM • 16319 views
Electricity consumption remains at the same level, 654 settlements without electricity in the morning - Ukrenergo

Russian UAVs attacked power facilities in Sumy region, damaging equipment. Due to the fighting and other reasons, 654 settlements were left without electricity, with consumption in line with seasonal levels.

Society • October 2, 09:59 AM • 55301 views
Ukraine evacuates 179 people from Lebanon, including 134 Ukrainians

The MFA and the GUR successfully evacuated 179 people from Lebanon, including 134 Ukrainians. This is the third evacuation mission, and a total of 234 people have been returned, 189 of whom are Ukrainian citizens.

Politics • October 1, 09:52 PM • 67599 views
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Asylum in the EU in 2024: Germany remains the most popular country, while the number of Ukrainian migrants decreased

The European Asylum Agency (EUAA) recently released data on asylum trends in the European Union for the first half of 2024.

News of the World • October 1, 06:05 AM • 112122 views
Putin unwittingly became the biggest catalyst for EU enlargement - Bloomberg

Croatia's Prime Minister says that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed more countries into the EU. According to him, Putin has inadvertently become the biggest “promoter” of the EU expansion.

Politics • September 30, 11:41 AM • 15583 views
A cannabis plantation worth almost UAH 300 million was discovered on the lands of the state forest fund in Odesa region

Law enforcement officers found a large field of hemp near the border with Moldova. The 7-hectare plot belongs to a state forestry enterprise, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.

Crimes and emergencies • September 30, 11:16 AM • 12706 views
The situation in the power grid is stable, there were power outages in 3 regions due to shelling and hostilities - the Ministry of Energy.

The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in the power system despite enemy attacks. Over the past day, there were power outages in 3 regions, 501 settlements remain without electricity due to hostilities and technical violations.

War in Ukraine • September 27, 07:59 AM • 17557 views
Prosecutor General's Office prepares materials for extradition of fugitive MP Dmytruk

The Office of the Prosecutor General is preparing materials for the extradition of MP Artem Dmytruk, suspected of attacks on a law enforcement officer and a soldier. Dmytruk, who was put on the international wanted list, was detained in London.

Politics • September 26, 02:00 PM • 16719 views