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Moldova Energy Deal Raises Concerns of Russian Pressure
A sudden decision taken by Moldova's Ministry of Energy to modify a recent energy contract awarded through a public tender to a Ukrainian company and introduce a new clause allowing the government to buy electricity from a Russian-owned plant in the breakaway region of Transnistria has raised concerns over lack of transparency of the government in Chisinau and its vulnerability to Russian press
Moldovan President Ridiculed after Putin Joke
Moldova's pro-Russian President Igor Dodon has become the target of mockery from rival politicians and the media in Chisinau after Russian President Vladimir Putin made a quip about him in Saint Petersburg, where the Moldovan head of state participated in the Eurasian Economic Summit on Saturday.
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Moldova's Pro-Russian President Vows to Keep NATO at Bay
Moldova's pro-Russian President, Igor Dodon, said he intends to ask the UN Security Council to officially acknowledge Moldova's neutral status, in a move to keep the former Soviet republic out of NATO and continue his policy of rapprochement with Russia.
Moldova's Pro-EU Coalition Breaks Up Following Arrests
Moldova's ruling Democratic Party, PDM, on Tuesday will decide whether to form a new alliance in parliament to regain its majority after the existing coalition with the Liberal Party broke up on Monday.
European body backs Greek judges over Turkish officers' extradition
The European Association of Judges (EAJ) has expressed its firm support for Greek judges who ruled against a request from Ankara for the extradition of eight Turkish military officers who fled to Greece last summer following a failed coup in the neighboring country.
Moldova President Watches Moscow Parade with Putin
Moldova's President Dodon attended Russia's annual showpiece Victory Day parade on Tuesday, standing directly next to Vladimir Putin as Russia marked 72 years since the victory of the Soviet Army over Nazi Germany.
Dodon was the only head of state from the former Soviet republics to attend the event.
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Moldova's President Bars Military from NATO Exercise
Moldova's pro-Russian President Igor Dodon has for a second time since the beginning of the year forbidden his country's military to participate in a NATO exercise in Romania, presidency sources quoted by Moldovan media said on Thursday.
Financial Support For Participants in Chernobyl Cleanup
The participants in the alleviation of consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident and families of the dead participants will get lump sums of 1,000 lei in financial assistance. A total of 2,570 persons will receive such aid on the occasion of the Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day that is celebrated on April 26, IPN reports.
Moldovan Power Deal with Ukraine Angers Transnistria
A deal signed by Moldova's pro-European government to buy electricity from Ukraine instead of a Russian-operated plant located in the breakaway region of Transnistria has drawn angry accusations from Tiraspol.
Moldova's Ministry of Economy on Monday said the country would now get power from DTEK Trading, owned by Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Ahmetov.
Moldova, Montenegro Agree on Cooperation within European Integration
Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Galbur, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, had a meeting with Foreign Minister of Montenegro, Srđan Darmanović, who pays a working visit to Chisinau, Moldpres has reported.
The parties confirmed mutual interest in intensifying political dialogue, boost trade and economic exchanges, strengthen cooperation in education and culture.