Officials in Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria blame Ukrainian drone strike after military site blast

A drone strike at a military installation in Moldova’s breakaway republic of Transnistria on Sunday destroyed a helicopter and ignited a fire, authorities in the pro-Russia region said. The area’s pro-Russia officials blamed the strike on Ukraine. Moldova’s Bureau for Reintegration Policies said in a statement that after examining video footage, they “do not confirm … Read more

Moldova’s first dog nips Austrian president on the hand during official visit

Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen has had an unusual encounter during an official visit to Moldova when the country’s first dog, a rescue belonging to Moldovan President Maia Sandu, bit him on the hand ByThe Associated Press November 18, 2023, 5:22 AM FILE – Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen arrives at the media … Read more

Moldova’s pro-Western government hails elections despite mayoral losses in capital and key cities

CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s ruling pro-European party has lost a bid for the mayorship of the country’s capital and other key cities despite victories in many areas in local elections that were overshadowed by accusations that Russia was meddling to undermine the vote, according to preliminary results. Lilian Carp of the Party of Action and … Read more

A Tajik man fatally shot two officers at Moldova’s airport after he was denied entry, officers say

CHISINAU, Moldova — A Tajikistan nationwide who was denied entry into Moldova at its predominant worldwide airport grabbed a guard’s weapon and fatally shot two safety officers Friday, officers stated. One traveler additionally was wounded. The suspect was being escorted by officers at Chisinau Worldwide Airport when he “took the gun of a border guard” … Read more