The recent presidential election in Romania was a nail-biter. The liberal candidate, Nicusor Dan, pulled off a win. But here is the twist: he wouldn't have made it without the support of two key groups: ethnic Hungarians living in Romania and Moldovans with dual citizenship. These groups turned out in record numbers to vote for Dan. It's estimated that over half a m...
The United Arab Emirates has made a significant legal move in the case of the murder of Zvi Kogan. Three people have been sentenced to death. This ruling comes after a trial in Abu Dhabi’s Federal Court of Appeals. The court's State Security Chamber handled the case. A fourth individual, who assisted in the murder, received a life sentence. The three convicted i...
In the heart of Moldova, a country once part of the Soviet Union, lies a remarkable wine storage complex. This vast underground network, owned by the Cricova Winery, has seen its share of history. Among the notable figures whose bottles it once housed is Hermann Goering, Hitler's deputy, whose collection was seized by the Soviets at the end of World War II. Even bott...
When Russia stopped sending natural gas through Ukraine on January 1, it sent shockwaves across Europe. But for Moldova, a small country nestled between Ukraine and Romania, the impact was felt differently. Russia, aiming to weaken Moldova's pro-Western government, is using the gas cutoff as a tool. The country has been working on diversifying its energy sources, so ...
In a vote that's got everyone talking, Moldova, a country right next to Ukraine, chose Maia Sandu to be its president again. Sandu is all about being friendly with the European Union (EU), and she won with a solid 55% of the votes. But Russia, not so pleased, had hoped for someone more on their side. This election matters a lot because Moldova shares a border with Uk...
In a small Eastern European nation, something big happened. Moldova's electoral battle just concluded, and the winner is Maia Sandu. She's the pro-Western president who just scored a second term, beating her Russia-friendly rival, Alexandr Stoianoglo, by a decent margin. The votes are almost all counted, and Sandu's at 55%, while Stoianoglo trails at 45%. This victor...
This weekend, Moldova turned a new page. The country's pro-Western incumbent, Maia Sandu, won the presidential runoff by a clear margin. With over 99% of votes counted, Sandu snagged 55. 4%, while her Russia-backed opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, got 44. 6%. This victory comes after neither candidate secured a majority in the first round last month. Sandu thanked her...
Maia Sandu was recently reelected as the President of Moldova, marking a significant moment for the small European country. Citizens of Moldova cast their votes last Sunday, backing Sandu's vision for a secure, prosperous, and democratic future. This victory comes just two weeks after the country voted in favor of joining the European Union through a constitutional r...
In Moldova, a big decision is being made. Voters are choosing their next president in a tight race between the current pro-European leader, Maia Sandu, and her former prosecutor general, Alexandr Stoianoglo. The election is important because Moldova is right between Ukraine and the EU, and its choice could affect its future path. Voters went to the polls in two roun...
In a tight presidential election race, Moldova is at a crossroads. Stoianoglo, a former prosecutor with ties to the pro-Russian Socialist Party, is pushing for unity, promising not to block European integration while also improving relations with Moscow. He believes this approach will shape Moldova's future. Two weeks ago, President Sandu missed out on an immediate ...