Madalin Necsutu

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Igor Dodon, the leader of the Socialist Party, and Vladimir Voronin, the leader of the Communist Party. © Igor Dodon's official facebook page

Moldova: What Next for Pro-Russian Forces?

Political forces regroup after suffering punishing defeat in snap parliamentary elections.

11 Aug 21

Moldovan President Maia Sandu at an address calling for Moldovans to come together for the future of their country. © Official Website of the President of Moldova

Pro-European Party Poised to Win Moldova’s Elections

President’s party leading ahead of a vote that could alter the country’s political course.

8 Jul 21

President of Moldova Maia Sandu. © Maia Sandu's Facebook page

Moldova’s Fake News Fightback

How NGOs and independent media united to counter an organised disinformation campaign.

1 May 21

Former prime minister and pro-European politician Maia Sandu was often targeted with comments based on sexist stereotypes and prejudices. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Misogyny Plagues Moldova’s Politics

International organisations have urged Chisinau to act against discriminatory discourse.

8 Mar 21

Maia Sandu in her press briefing as elected president at PAS Headquarters, November 16, 2020. (Photo: Madalin Necsutu)

New President Boosts Moldova's European Path

But without snap elections, majority coalition likely to block reforms.

24 Nov 20

President Dodon met with the head of Moldovan Metropolitan Church, Vladimir on 15 July 2020. (Photo: presedintie.md)

Moldovan Bishops See Satanic Conspiracy in COVID-19

Religious institutions appear to amplify Russian propaganda as crisis mounts.

28 Jul 20

March protesting domestic violence, Chisinau 8 March, 2020.(Photo: Life without Violence in the Family)

Moldovan NGOs Target Domestic Violence

Abuse soars during lockdown, but facilities to address the problem lag far behind.

27 May 20

The Moldovan President Igor Dodon (centre) during a briefing on Coronavirus pandemic with the Prime Minister Ion Chicu and the speaker of the Parliament Zinaida Greceanii, March 16, 2020. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

Moldovan Government Stumbles Over COVID-19 Response

Local elections go ahead despite emergency.

27 Mar 20

A protest in Chisinau in the name of abducted Turkish professors asking for their release. (Photo courtesy of Amnesty International Moldova)

Moldova's Human Rights Deficit

ECHR ruling highlights wider failings in system.

11 Mar 20

The first meeting of the cabinet with Ion Chicu (L) was conducted by the president Igor Dodon (C), on November 15, 2019. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

West Doubts Moldova's Commitment to Reform

Tackling corruption and changing the judicial system no longer seems to be Chisinau’s priority.

31 Jan 20

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