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Moldova

Moldovan parliament backs energy state of emergency after power line knocked out of service

Pollution from Russian strike on Ukraine hydro plant cuts water to Moldovan city

Moldovan President Maia Sandu speaks during a Council of Europe diplomatic conference to launch the International Claims Commission for Ukraine, aimed at handling compensation claims related to Russia's war in Ukraine, in The Hague, Netherlands, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
Moldovan President Maia Sandu speaks during a Council of Europe diplomatic conference to launch the International Claims Commission for Ukraine, aimed at handling compensation claims related to Russia's war in Ukraine, in The Hague, Netherlands, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

Moldovan PM says law must be upheld in dispute over occupied church

Alexandru Munteanu takes his oath as Moldova's new Prime Minister, in Chisinau, Moldova, November 1, 2025. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza
Alexandru Munteanu takes his oath as Moldova's new Prime Minister, in Chisinau, Moldova, November 1, 2025. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza

‘Malfunction’ cuts power in Ukraine. Here’s what we know

All lines on Kyiv's metro were shut down as a result of the outage.
All lines on Kyiv's metro were shut down as a result of the outage.

Moldova hit by widespread power cuts amid Ukraine grid problems

Disruptions in neighbouring Ukraine’s grid led to a voltage drop on one of the power lines into Moldova (above).
Disruptions in neighbouring Ukraine’s grid led to a voltage drop on one of the power lines into Moldova (above).

Russia says Moldova's plans to merge with Romania would destroy its statehood

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group

Moldova's Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi speaks during a press conference, as foreign ministers and officials of Nordic-Baltic Cooperation (NB8) visit Moldova ahead of the country's upcoming presidential election and a referendum on future European Union membership, in Chisinau, Moldova October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza
Moldova's Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi speaks during a press conference, as foreign ministers and officials of Nordic-Baltic Cooperation (NB8) visit Moldova ahead of the country's upcoming presidential election and a referendum on future European Union membership, in Chisinau, Moldova October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza

Cyprus to prioritise Moldova's EU accession as it takes bloc's presidency

Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides and Moldova's President Maia Sandu attend a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/Pool
Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides and Moldova's President Maia Sandu attend a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/Pool

Former Moldovan PM returns to public life as special envoy

FILE PHOTO: Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean speaks to the media after voting at a polling station during the country's parliamentary elections in Chisinau, Moldova September 28, 2025.  REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean speaks to the media after voting at a polling station during the country's parliamentary elections in Chisinau, Moldova September 28, 2025.  REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Moldova says Russian drones entered its airspace again, posing aviation threat

On Nov 26, Moldova placed a Russian-made Gerbera drone found on its territory on the steps of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after summoning Russia's ambassador to Moldova to explain it.
On Nov 26, Moldova placed a Russian-made Gerbera drone found on its territory on the steps of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after summoning Russia's ambassador to Moldova to explain it.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.