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Amnesty International reports cases of ill-treatment in Moldova
An Amnesty International report issued on Wednesday revealed that there were reports of torture and other ill-treatments committed by the police in Moldova. The document covers human rights violations of 2012. The report highlights that the Moldovan...
Air Moldova plane safely lands amid technical difficulties
An Air Moldova plane carrying 107 passengers aboard landed safely on Chisinau International Airport after the crew reported technical difficulties. The aircraft was on its way from Chisinau to Verona Airport (Italy) when half an hour after the take off...
Hailstorm damages crops in northern Moldova
More than 800 hectares of crops were damaged on Monday after a ten-minute-long hailstorm. Five northern villages (Corlateni, Grinauti, Recea, Taul and Criscauti) have been affected by the bad weather. According to the Emergency Service, the damage costs...
Timid gay pride event in Moldova seen as hallmark of democracy
The LGBT community in Moldova marched in Chisinau, the capital, on Sunday. This was the first gay pride parade in years, which was successfully protected by hundreds of police officers. The march was peaceful and no clashes between the anti-gay and homosexual...
Over 1,100 Moldovans settled in Germany in 2011
More than 1,100 Moldovan citizens settled in Germany in 2011, according to the data provided by the Federal Statistical Office to Moldova.ORG. This is slight increase as of 2006 when only 871 Moldovans were registered as crossing the border of the Federal...
Amid upcoming gay march, tensions increase in Moldova
Four days ahead of a LGBT march in Moldovan capital of Chisinau, the Orthodox Church of Moldova urges the town call of the city to prohibit the organization of this action, which intends to raise awareness about the rights of the LGBT community. The...
Moldova made it to the Grand Final of Eurovision
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Moldovan entry to Eurovision has qualified for the grand final. Aliona Moon with “O Mie” (A thousand) got the support of the European countries and the jury and will participate in the last final which is due to take place on May 18 in Malm...
LGBT Festival “Rainbow over Nistru” starts today
Sexual minorities in Moldova start today the Festival "Rainbow over the Dniester". The event will be organized during six days and will conclude with a parade of the LGBT community. The festival of the LGBT community aroused dissatisfaction...
US Ambassador to Moldova: “Rights for one group are rights for everyone”
U.S. Ambassador to Moldova, William H. Moser said that Moldova should take advantage of the skills and talents of all its citizens and not discriminate them against. In an interview with Publika TV, the American diplomat mentioned that Moldova will be...
May 9 – the day that divides the Moldovans
Several events, concerts and demonstrations have taken place in Moldova’s capital of Chisinau on Thursday. The society is split in two parts: a group celebrating the Victory Day, whereas the others mark Europe Day. The supporters of “Action...
