Wine, Wine, and Wine: Exploring Moldova's Hidden Gems Before the EU Referendum
2 months, 1 week ago

Wine, Wine, and Wine: Exploring Moldova's Hidden Gems Before the EU Referendum

News 18  

Moldova, an ex-Soviet nation, is finally stepping into the spotlight. With stunning landscapes, ancient monasteries, affordable stays and warm hospitality, it's a perfect destination for travellers seeking an offbeat adventure. The country's wine industry is a significant economic sector, representing 3% of GDP and 8% of the country's total exports. Moldova is ideal for budget-conscious travellers, with low-cost accommodation and reasonably priced food. The country's breakaway region of Transnistria offers a fascinating glimpse into a place frozen in time, attracting history enthusiasts with its rich history and unique culture.

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Wine, Wine, Moldova: Exploring the Landlocked Nation Caught Between Two Worlds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wine, Wine, Moldova: Exploring the Landlocked Nation Caught Between Two Worlds

Live Mint  

Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe known for its wine industry and Orthodox monasteries. It is caught between two spheres of influence -- Moscow and Brussels, reflecting its complex history and polarised society. The country is one of Europe's poorest countries, with a low GDP per capita and a significant reliance on remittances. Wine is a major economic …

Moldova Narrowly Votes to Join the EU
2 months ago

Moldova Narrowly Votes to Join the EU

Bloomberg  

A narrow vote in favor of opening a path to EU membership in the tiny economy of Moldova highlights Russia’s influence that remains strong in the region. The former Soviet republic sought to break the Kremlin’s decade’s-long grip, but the tight margin of just 13,000 in the vote shows the challenges facing President Maia Sandu in integrating the country into …

Moldova: A Hidden Gem with a Rich Past and Uncertain Future
2 months, 1 week ago

Moldova: A Hidden Gem with a Rich Past and Uncertain Future

Hindustan Times  

Moldova, a country known for its wine industry and Orthodox monasteries, is a key political issue due to its proximity to Russia and the ongoing conflict over the breakaway region of Transnistria. The country is a poor and impoverished nation with a significant minority population. Wine and tourism are major economic sectors, but the country's economy is heavily reliant on …

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says
9 months, 1 week ago

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says

Associated Press  

CHISINAU, Moldova — The past two years have been the hardest and most tumultuous for European Union candidate Moldova in more than three decades as it faces threats from Russia in multiple spheres of public life, the country’s foreign minister says. Moldovan officials have repeatedly accused Russia of conducting a “hybrid war” against the country — funding anti-government protests, meddling …

Photos: Fears, vulnerabilities, divides and dancing in Moldova
1 year, 8 months ago

Photos: Fears, vulnerabilities, divides and dancing in Moldova

Al Jazeera  

Molovata Noua, Moldova – Memories of March 1992 weigh heavily on Alexandra Besleaga. Today Moldova – a former Soviet Republic of 2.6 million people – has become an increasingly visible sideshow of Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Moscow is also accused of trying to destabilise Moldova within the next decade and bring it back within Russia’s sphere of influence. In the …

What’s behind the recent flare-up between Moldova and Russia?
1 year, 10 months ago

What’s behind the recent flare-up between Moldova and Russia?

Al Jazeera  

Moldova has accused Russia of seeking to derail its EU candidacy, as the war in Ukraine rages. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last February, tensions in Moldova have risen periodically, especially because of a Kremlin-backed breakaway region on its eastern border where Russia has stationed about 1,500 troops. On Tuesday, Russia slapped down as “completely unfounded” the accusations that Moscow …

100M euros pledged to Moldova, hit hard by war in Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

100M euros pledged to Moldova, hit hard by war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said more than 100 million euros were raised at a donors conference Monday to help assist Europe’s poorest country, Moldova, which is suffering massive blackouts, an acute energy crisis, heavy refugee flows and potential security threats from the war in neighboring Ukraine. France’s Macron vowed on Monday to continue helping Moldova and said that …

Moldova, tiny, poor and bordering Ukraine, gets EU candidacy
2 years, 6 months ago

Moldova, tiny, poor and bordering Ukraine, gets EU candidacy

Associated Press  

SIGHISOARA, Romania — The European Union announced Thursday that it has granted EU candidate status to Moldova, a poor non-NATO Eastern European country bordering war-torn Ukraine, which likely won’t enjoy the perks of full bloc membership for years to come. Charles Michel, the European Council President and EU summit chair, tweeted the decision to give both Moldova and Ukraine candidate …

Moldovan ambassador expresses appreciation for Chinese engagement
3 years, 7 months ago

Moldovan ambassador expresses appreciation for Chinese engagement

China Daily  

Dumitru Braghis, Ambassador of Moldova to China. "We pay great attention to the promotion of Moldovan goods in the Chinese market by organizing promotion events all through China. And we hope Shenzhen will be our next stop in this regard," said Dumitru Braghis, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to China. As Chinese people are living prosperous lives and …

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