Tag: Moldova
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Russian violations into European airspace keep increasing
Russia’s incursions into European airspace keep increasing, with three separate incidents recorded between Wednesday morning and Thursday morning in Poland, Moldova and Romania. Four Russian drones entered Moldovan airspace during Russia’s massive overnight attack on Ukraine, with at least one exploding in the north of the country. Moldovan authorities temporarily closed part of the country’s…
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Malta’s first bilaterals: Moldova and Egypt
The government’s first bilateral meetings were held with Moldova and Egypt, yesterday, during the margins of the European Foreign Council. Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne met with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov. Earlier this week, the EU Commission has approved EU ascension talks with Ukraine and Moldova and Malta is supporting…
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Malta Under-21s fall to 3-0 defeat against Moldova in international friendly
The Malta Under-21 National Team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Moldova in an international friendly played in Orhei on Thursday evening, with the hosts capitalising on an early breakthrough and adding further goals either side of half-time. Moldova made the perfect start, taking the lead after just three minutes when a defence-splitting pass released Mihai…
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Mazzotta stresses importance of international exposure ahead of Moldova clash
Malta Under-21 National Team Head Coach Davide Mazzotta has highlighted the value of international exposure for young players, stressing that friendly matches such as Thursday’s encounter against Moldova are crucial for their long-term development. Malta’s Under-21 side will take on Moldova on Thursday, 4 June, at the Municipality Stadium in Orhei, with kick-off scheduled for…
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Mazzotta names Malta Under-21 Squad for Moldova Friendly and Training Camp
Davide Mazzotta has announced a 31-player squad for the upcoming Malta national under-21 football team training camp, which will take place over late May and early June. The training camp forms part of the national team’s continued preparations as Mazzotta and his coaching staff work on further developing the squad and integrating emerging talent into…
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Moldova declares environmental emergency: Russia keeps striking Ukraine with drones and kills another civilian
The President of Moldova Maia Sandu has announced that the Russian strike on the Novodnistrovsk hydroelectric power-station caused an oil leak into the Dniester River. The Ukrainian power-station was struck during a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine last week. The facility, located on the Dniester River near the…
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Blackout in Ukraine and Moldova
Ukraine is under complete blackout after Russia successfully struck many essential parts of Ukraine’s electric infrastructure. The blackout is ongoing during harsh Winter conditions and temperatures below minus fifteen degrees Celsius. Russia also kept shelling and striking Ukrainian cities despite a supposed “ceasefire” declared by President Trump. However, no airstrikes have been reported over Kyiv…
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Nothing but praise for Roberta Metsola as European Parliament President visits Moldova to open Parliamentary Office
The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola received nothing but praise on Friday as she landed in Moldova to announce the opening of a new EU Parliament Office in the capital of Chisinau. The incumbent-party, PAS, the Party of Action and Solidarity won a sweeping election victory in September after Russia spent up to €200 million trying…
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Moldova votes for Europe despite massive Russian interference
Moldova’s governing party, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) led by President Maia Sandu, has won the elections with about 50% of the vote, securing 55 seats in the 101-member parliament despite massive Russian interference. The pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc received just 24% of the vote. Russia tried to interfere with the election with a…
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Moldova’s Pro-European President Maia Sandu wins the elections with 54%
With more than 95% of the votes counted, incumbent and pro-European President Maia Sandu has won the elections in Georgia with a resounding 54% of the vote. Her pro-Russian opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo got 45% of the vote. Celebrations in Moldova are ongoing and the European Commissioner President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated the President for…
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Moldova says yes to EU membership
In a very closely contested referendum on European Union membership, the Moldovan people voted yes with a slim majority of 50.6% defeating the “No” campaign which was backed and financed by the Russian government. Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, who campaigned for the “Yes” vote, announced that her government uncovered a vote-buying scheme where Russia tried…
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Moldovan President Maia Sandu tells OSCE Chair Ian Borg that Ukraine may fall soon without military aid and that Moldova would be next
Yesterday, Malta’s Foreign Affairs Minister and current OSCE Chairman Ian Borg met with the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, in Chi?in?u, where they discussed issues concerning Transnistria, Moldova’s EU membership, and the war in Ukraine. Moldova’s President told the OSCE Chairman that Ukraine’s front lines risk collapse if military aid is not swiftly provided to…