Tag: Moldova
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Zelensky Pushes EU Forward on Ukraine’s Membership
EU membership ambitions face a critical juncture At the informal EU summit in Copenhagen on Wednesday, EU Council President Antonio Costa floated a plan to shift from unanimous voting to majority decisions when opening new negotiation chapters with candidate countries. The aim is to prevent ongoing gridlock as chapters begin, but the proposal keeps the…
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Zelensky Pushes Ukraine EU Accession as Hungary Blocks Talks
Ukraine’s EU Path Faces a Roadblock as Hungary Vetoes Progress At an informal EU summit in Copenhagen, tensions over Ukraine’s path to membership dominated the conversation. EU leaders discussed a shift from unanimous decisions to majority voting for opening negotiation chapters with Ukraine, a move that would accelerate talks in some areas. Yet Hungary’s opposition…
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EU Moves Forward with Ukraine: Zelensky Urges Progress
EU pushes forward despite Hungary’s veto and a crowded agenda The informal EU summit in Copenhagen this week spotlighted a central question for Europe: how fast should the bloc move toward closer ties with Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans? At the heart of the discussion was a proposal from EU Council President Antonio Costa…
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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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Israel to Host Moldova in Kishinev for World Cup Qualifiers
Israel to Host Moldova in Kishinev as World Cup Qualifier Closes In a development confirmed by official sources, the Israel national team, led by coach Ran Ben Shimon, will play its final World Cup 2026 qualifier against Moldova in Kishinev. The fixture is effectively treated as a home game for Israel in the 48-team era,…
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Israel to Host Moldova in Kishinev for World Cup Qualifier
Final World Cup Qualifier Move: Israel to Host Moldova in Kishinev In a development reported first by Sport5, the Israel national team will host Moldova in Kishinev (Chișinău) for the final group-stage match of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The game, effectively a home tie for coach Ran Ben Shimon and his squad, represents a…
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Dodon tells Romanian journalists to learn Russian after Moldova vote
Incident Overview A heated moment at a post-election press conference in Moldova captured international attention. Former Moldovan president Igor Dodon, now the leader of the Socialist Party (PSRM), faced a Romanian journalist who politely asked a colleague from his bloc to also speak Romanian. In response, Dodon urged the Romanian press to learn Russian, saying:…
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Former Moldovan President Dodon’s ‘Learn Russian’ Remark to Romanian Journalists sparks controversy
Overview: a controversial moment at a post-election press conference Former Moldovan president and current Socialist leader Igor Dodon created a stir at a Sunday evening press conference held after polling stations closed, according to Rador, Radio Romania. The moment unfolded when a Romanian journalist asked Dodon’s associate, Constantin Starîș, to respond in Romanian if possible.…
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Igor Dodon tells Romanian journalists to learn Russian during Moldova press conference
Overview of the incident In the aftermath of Moldova’s latest election, former president Igor Dodon drew sharp attention for a controversial remark directed at Romanian journalists during a press briefing. The event took place after polling stations closed, and reporters attempted to engage Dodon and his ally, Constantin Starîș, from the Blocul Patriotic in questions…
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Moldova Election 2024: Pro-European PAS Wins Absolute Majority
Clear victory reshapes Moldova’s political landscape The Central Election Commission reported a decisive win for the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) in Moldova’s national vote. After counting all districts, PAS held 50.2% of the votes, securing an absolute majority in parliament. The Patriotic Block, a pro-Russian coalition led by former president Igor Dodon,…