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Minister Fajon visited Slovakia for the first time and shared Slovenia's experiences on the UN Security Council
Government of Slovenia
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May 27, 2025
SLOVENIA, May 27 - The discussions with Minister Blanár centred on political and economic relations between the two countries. Minister Fajon emphasised that Slovakia is Slovenia's 18th largest trading partner in terms of goods trade: “I believe...
Moldovan Orthodox bishop banned from religious visit once more
MENAFN
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Orthodox cleric in Moldova has accused the government of systematically targeting the Moldovan Orthodox Church after being blocked from traveling abroad for a second time. Bishop Marchel claimed on Friday that authorities stopped...
At Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, Minister Fajon warns of detained civilians, including journalists
Government of Slovenia
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June 11, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 11 - A complete and unconditional ceasefire is now more urgent than ever. It is equally essential to find those responsible for crimes committed: "The Russian leadership must be held accountable for war crimes, crimes against...
Slovenian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs visits Moldova after more than ten years
Government of Slovenia
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June 10, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 10 - The last Slovenian foreign minister to visit the Republic of Moldova was former Minister Samuel Žbogar in 2011, which is why Minister Fajon expressed her great satisfaction with her visit to Chisinau. In the discussion with the...
France anticipates ‘major war in Europe’ by 2030
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) France is warning of the risk of a “major war” breaking out in Europe by 2030, according to its newly released Strategic National Review, published Monday by the General Secretariat for Defense and National Security. Despite repeated...
Presidential frontrunner claims EU candidate chaining voting
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) George Simion, the Romanian presidential frontrunner and leader of the pro-Romanian, Euroskeptic Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has accused Moldova’s pro-European government of attempting to rig Sunday’s presidential election...
Minister Fajon: Slovenia and Luxembourg together for a stronger EU
Government of Slovenia
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May 19, 2025
SLOVENIA, May 19 - During their talks, ministers Fajon and Bettel paid particular attention to the Middle East: "The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate day by day. The death toll continues to rise, with many women and children among the...
Presidential Frontrunner Blames EU Candidate for Vote Rigging
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Romanian presidential hopeful George Simion has alleged that Moldova’s pro-European Union administration is manipulating the outcome of Sunday’s decisive electoral round. Simion, who is critical of EU integration and leads the nationalist...
Moldovan president vows to become member of EU by 2028
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that her country could join the European Union by 2028, despite increasing opposition to her pro-Western policies. Moldova, a former Soviet republic, has been seeking EU and NATO membership since...
Moldova Targets EU Membership by 2028
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldova's President Maia Sandu has set a goal for her country to join the European Union by 2028, despite increasing opposition to her pro-Western stance. Since taking office in 2020, Sandu, a strong critic of Russia, has pushed for EU...
Moldova Hopes of EU Membership by 2028
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldovan Leader Maia Sandu has expressed her hope that the country could officially join the European Union by 2028, even as resistance to her pro-European stance intensifies. Since taking office in 2020, Sandu—an outspoken opponent of...
Moldovan govt gets accused of ‘spiritual terror’ following bishop’s Easter visit stopped
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldova’s main opposition party has strongly criticized the government for preventing a senior Orthodox bishop from attending a key Easter religious ceremony in Jerusalem, calling it “an unprecedented act of spiritual terror.” Bishop...
Moldovan priest gets banned from trip for Easter ritual for another time
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church was once again stopped from leaving Moldova late on Friday as he attempted to travel to Jerusalem for Easter celebrations. This marks his second failed attempt to attend the Holy Fire ritual,...
Moldovan bishop requests from ‘Christian calm’ following being banned from Easter visit
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church spoke to RT on Friday after being prevented once again from leaving Moldova for Jerusalem to participate in Easter ceremonies. Despite calling the treatment he received from authorities the...
OSCE launches capacity-building series on virtual assets taxation in Moldova
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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May 27, 2025
Practitioners from Moldova’s State Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance worked to enhance their understanding of virtual assets, their tax implications, and effective regulation and compliance mechanisms at a workshop organized by the OSCE from...
Moldovan government strips autonomous region of Gagauzia of its authority
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Moldovan government has stripped the autonomous region of Gagauzia of its authority to appoint its own prosecutor general, escalating political tensions between the central government and the opposition-led area. The move comes after...
Moldovan government revokes autonomous region of Gagauzia's authority to appoint its own prosecutor general
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Moldovan government has revoked the autonomous region of Gagauzia's authority to appoint its own prosecutor general, intensifying tensions between the pro-Western administration in Chisinau and the opposition-led southern region....
France Forecasts Looming European Large-Scale War by 2030
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) France’s latest Strategic National Review, published Monday by the General Secretariat for Defense and National Security, signals an alarming forecast: a large-scale war in Europe could erupt by 2030. Despite Moscow’s repeated denials of...
Critic of Moldova's pro-Western government denounces her arrest
MENAFN
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Yevgenia Gutsul, a strong critic of Moldova's pro-Western government and leader of the autonomous Gagauzia region, has denounced her arrest, claiming the charges against her are politically motivated. Gutsul was detained on Tuesday at...
Moldovan authorities strengthen skills in handling severe airport incidents through OSCE and AIRPOL table-top exercise
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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April 23, 2025
Moldovan law enforcement and border agencies as well as representatives of Chisinau International Airport strengthened their skills in managing severe airport incidents through a video-based table-top exercise organized by the OSCE Transnational...