Tag: Chisinau
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Israel to Host Moldova in Chisinau for World Cup Qualifier: A Crucial Final Step
Israel to Host Moldova in Chisinau: A Home-Style Match in an Unexpected Locale In a surprising turn of the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, the Israeli national team will stage its final group-stage fixture against Moldova in Chisinau, the Moldovan capital. Despite the venue, the match will be treated as a home game for Israel…
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Moldova Election Contested as Russian Interference Claims Color the Vote
Background: Moldova’s fragile political crossroads In Moldova, a country squeezed between Europe and a powerful eastern neighbour, the parliamentary election has become more than a routine ballot. After years of political upheaval and a protracted struggle over democratic reforms, citizens are voting to decide whether Moldova accelerates its European Union path or forges closer ties…
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Moldova’s Parliament Election: EU Path at Stake
Overview: Moldova’s pivotal parliamentary election Moldova held its parliamentary election at a moment of high stakes for the country’s future orientation toward Europe and the European Union. The vote is seen as a referendum on Maia Sandu’s pro-European path versus the rise of pro-Russian currents in the capital, Chisinau. Polls opened at dawn and authorities…
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Moldova election showdown: Pro-EU vs Pro-Russia blocs
Stakes rise as Moldova heads to the polls Polling stations opened at dawn and closed by 20:00 CET (21:00 local time) as Moldovan voters decided whether the country will continue its Western orientation or allow pro-Russia blocs to gain a majority in Parliament in Chisinau. The outcome is viewed as a critical test of Moldova’s…
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Observing a Calm Moldova Parliamentary Election Amid Russia Influence Pressure
Calm Day Masks High-Stakes Choices for Moldova On a day when Moldova held its parliamentary election, international observers reported a largely orderly process across polling stations. Swedish MP Linnéa Wickman (S) joined a broad slate of monitors who tracked the vote from the capital, Chisinau, to the southern districts where a Russian-speaking majority is more…