Moldova crisis: Snap elections called by interim president Filip
10 month agoIgor Dodon welcomed the European Union's support for the new Parliament and Government
Moldovan President Dodon invites int'l mediators to help settle political crisis
86 NGOs ask for all Constitutional Court judged in Moldova to resign, accusing them of ruling in PD's favour. They talk specifically about June 7-9 rulings that are currently propping Plahotniuc's government and confusing int media RE deadlines.
10 month agoAn activist holding a poster SaveOlegSentsov blocked the path of the Russian ambassador's car in Moldova. He demanded the release of Ukrainian political prisoners and POW's. It is necessary to use every chance to draw attention to the issue of Ukrainian political prisoners.
"The EU stands ready to work with the democratically legitimate government, on the basis of a mutual commitment to reforms and to the core principles enshrined in our Association Agreement". @FedericaMog and @JHahnEU on the political situation in Moldova
Moldova is in an acute political crisis right now: Constitutional Court suspended president Dodon (PSRM) and appointed previous PM Filip (PDM) as interim president. Filip dismissed parliament which yesterday appointed Sandu (PAS) as the new PM
Plahotniuc's protest reached the Moldovan parliament building and is gathered around the gates. Some protesters, for some reason, are throwing dead chickens over the fence. Some are throwing live chickens. The crowd is chanting for the resignation of Dodon.
Chișinău - Vladimir Plahotniuc's PD and its supporters (estimated at around 5,000 by pro-coalition media, 30,000 by pro-PD media) marching from the square to the President's office. Plahotniuc leading the march on foot. A rare treat for his fans, usually he is more private.
Romanian President Iohannis calls for "calm" and "restraint". Emphasises Moldova's EU path but does not mention new government or Sandu. Calls for "responsible dialogue" and "respect for democracy". Can be read as rather timid support for the coalition.
Sandu speaks: "As Prime Minister I call on police, carabinieri, special forces, penitentiary authorities," to support the new government. "Plahotniuc does not want to ensure the peaceful transition of power." Says to police: "do not endanger the lives of our citizens."
Constitutional court of Moldova has temporary suspended president Dodon
Plahotniuc speaks. Says the coalition is "an obvious putsch" - "Dodon lacks legitimacy".
Moldova has a new government, Prime Minister Sandu, FM @nicupopescu with the support of President Dodon Socialists. The country`s oligarch and main political puppet master Plahotniuc is in opposition
Socialist MP and former PM Zinaida Greceanîi was elected as Moldova Parliament speaker.
10 month agoOpposition Block Acum @ Socialists are voting for a new government, with Maia Sandu as PM, mostly Acum ministries, a priority package of laws on deoligarhization and a new speaker proposed by Socialists.
Igor Dodon after his early return from the Russian Federation: "Everything will be fine"
President of Moldova Dodon at Economical forum in St.Petersburg threatens to dissolve parliament on Monday
President of Moldova Dodon says that Chisinau is not going to pay for natural gas supplied by Russia to Transnistria. "There are risks that on 1th January Moldova will be without Russian gas anymore"
Transnistria: The authorities of the self-proclaimed Republic of Transnistria will request Moscow to ease Russian citizenship rules for the region's residents - Transnistrian President Vadim Kransoselsky.
Transnistrian President will meet with Russian Presidential Envoy for Trade and Economic Ties with Moldova Dmitry Kozak next week.
U.S. Mission to OSCE: US supports 5+2 Format Settlement Process and Moldova sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders with special status for Transnistria.
Putin met with Ihor Dodon of Moldova in Nur-Sultan
10 month agoMassive queues at the polling stations in Chisinau. Thousands of Moldovan Romanians couldn't exercise their right to vote
Ex-Mayor of Tiraspol (city in Transnistria region of Moldova) Andrey Bezbabchenko found dead in Odesa region
The Council of Europe adopted a declaration Friday that allows Russia to start voting again
President of Moldova Dodon and President-elect of Ukraine Zelensky agreed to meet in a phone call
Needed a single project for the withdrawal of RF troops from Transnistria - the Minister of Defense of Moldova
President of Moldova Dodon to visit Minsk
Detained the parents of the alleged perpetrator of the murder of the young Moldovan woman murdered In Vinaroz
