Sources: ITAR TASS
A Russian cultural center in Chișinău, Moldova, closes after the government orders its shutdown, citing security concerns linked to Russian influence and drone incidents amid strained bilateral relations. 2026-07-4
Moldova reports that six Russian drones entered its airspace, including one that came down on a residential roof near Florești and another that crossed into Moldova before continuing toward Romania. 2025-11-25
Moldova's parliament appoints Alexandru Munteanu as prime minister following the victory of President Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity in the September election. 2025-10-31
Moldova's electoral commission removes the Greater Moldova and Heart of Moldova parties from the ballot ahead of Sunday's election, citing alleged illegal financing and foreign funding. 2025-09-26
The Moldovan parliament approves a law that formally declares the country's official language as Romanian. 2023-03-16
Supporters of President-elect Maia Sandu gather in Moldova to call for the resignation of the Russia-backed government and a new parliamentary election. 2020-12-6
A Romanian medical helicopter crashes near Cahul, Moldova, killing four people. 2016-06-2
Thousands of people rally in the streets of Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, demanding reunification with Romania. The rally is meant to mark the 98th anniversary since the former Romanian province of Bessarabia was unified with the Kingdom of Romania on March 27, 1918. The protesters say unification with Romania is the way for corruption-ridden Moldova to move forward and join the European Union. 2016-03-27
An FBI investigation has reportedly found that criminal networks specializing in nuclear smuggling in Eastern Europe, particularly in the nation of Moldova, have shipped radioactive material to 'Middle Eastern extremists', including the Islamic State (which in the recent past has threatened to unleash a nuclear holocaust to 'wipe the West off the face of the Earth'). 2015-10-7
The European Union signs pacts with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova in a move strongly opposed by Russia. 2014-06-27