Moldova22 Apr 2026Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' caseVlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP. 22 Apr 202617 Mar 2026Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in UkraineMoldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.17 Mar 202624 Oct 2025Hundreds of boxes for children in Eastern EuropePeople are packing Christmas boxes for children in Ukraine and Moldova.24 Oct 202529 Sept 2025Moldova's pro-EU party wins vote mired in claims of Russian interferenceThe election was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.29 Sept 202527 Sept 2025Moldova holds key election as Russia's shadow looms largeThe country has accused Moscow of election interference on an unprecedented scale. 27 Sept 202525 Sept 2025Greece extradites oligarch to Moldova in $1bn fraud caseVladimir Plahotniuc, an oligarch and former senior Moldovan politician, denies any wrongdoing.25 Sept 202523 Sept 2025Kremlin threatening Moldova's independence, president warns ahead of key voteDozens of people have been accused of involvement in a plot to stoke violent disorder, allegedly backed by Russia.23 Sept 202521 Sept 2025How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe - BBC investigationAn undercover reporter discovers a network is offering to pay for social media posts undermining Moldova’s ruling party. 21 Sept 202527 Aug 2025European leaders boost Moldova in face of 'relentless' RussiaFrance, Germany and Poland leaders travel to state to back EU accession plan weeks before key election.27 Aug 2025...
