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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"Now is the time for decisions": Michel addressed EU leaders before the summit with motivating words and a call to start accession talks with Ukraine

European Council President Charles Michel calls on the EU to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros and open accession talks, emphasizing the need for collective strength and determination.

Politics • December 13, 01:49 PM • 99601 views

Ukrenergo: the situation in the power system is complicated, there may be a shortage of power amid cold snaps and unit failures

Ukraine is facing a difficult situation in the power system, there is no shortage at the moment, but cold weather and high level of outages may cause problems in the future; Ukrenergo calls for economical use of electricity.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 10:59 AM • 48142 views

Moldova deprives pro-Russian leader Alexander Kalinin of citizenship

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stripped pro-Russian leader Alexandru Kalinin of his citizenship for recruiting into the armed forces of a foreign country, which is illegal under Moldovan law. Kalin, who supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is also under EU and Canadian sanctions for attempts to destabilize Moldova.

Politics • November 28, 11:40 PM • 33441 views

Moldova suspends traffic through checkpoints: changes at checkpoints in Odesa region due to bad weather

Moldova has suspended the entry of vehicles at the Mayaki - Palanca - Udobne, Starokozache - Tudora checkpoints due to bad weather and congestion in the Causeni area. Earlier, the passage of trucks, including those heading to Romania, was suspended.

Society • November 26, 06:50 PM • 34918 views