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The first major repair of a CFM locomotive in the last 10 years
IPN
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July 4, 2025
0 The Moldovan Railway has completed a major repair of a diesel locomotive, using exclusively its own equipment. According to the company, this is the first intervention of this kind carried out internally in the last 10 years, reports IPN. CFM...
Lionesses make unwanted history after disappointing defeat to France in opening game of Euro 2025
GB News
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July 5, 2025
The Lionesses fell to a disappointing defeat in their opening Euro 2025 match against France on Saturday evening to become the first-ever defending champion to lose their opening game. England started the game with attacking potency and intent,...
Romanian Defector, Now Connecticut Yankee, Runs for USA
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 09.21.1999 Courtesy Story Running his way to a spot on the U.S. team in the recent Military World Games in Zagreb, Croatia, had a special meaning for Sandu Rebenciuc. It gave him the chance to see his parents for the...
Denmark confronts familiar foes on Ukraine and Moldova’s push to join the European Union
The Straits Times
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July 5, 2025
BRUSSELS – Denmark has taken over the rotating presidency of the European Union, vowing to tackle Europe’s top and most politically sensitive topics: strengthening Europe’s defences and preparing Ukraine for eventual EU membership. “The world that...
Overwhelming majority of Moldovans favor neutrality, friendship with Russia — poll
TASS
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July 3, 2025
CHISINAU, July 3. /TASS/. An overwhelming majority of Moldovan citizens support maintaining the country's constitutional neutrality and restoring good relations with Russia, which have cooled under President Maia Sandu and her Action and...
Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine
Yahoo News - Canada
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July 3, 2025
As Moldova prepares to host a pivotal bilateral summit with the European Union this Friday in Chișinău, President Maia Sandu and her pro-European government are making a concerted push to accelerate the country’s accession to the EU - potentially...
EU to help Moldova fight hybrid attacks from 'agents of autocracy,' von der Leyen says ahead of September election
The Kyiv Independent
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July 5, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged on July 4 that the European Union will help Moldova defend itself against hybrid threats by "agents of autocracy." "We are committed to protecting you against the hybrid attacks and the...
Prosecutors change charges against Gutsul at last moment — lawyer
TASS
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July 3, 2025
CHISINAU, July 3. /TASS/. Moldovan prosecutors have altered charges against Gagauzia head Evghenia Gutsul at the last moment preventing her from speaking out in her defense, lawyer Sergey Moraru told TASS. "On June 3, at almost the last meeting,...
Moscow claims EU establishing ‘liberal dictatorship’ in ex-Soviet nation
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has condemned Moldova’s actions against Yevgenia Gutsul, the governor of the autonomous Gagauzia region, calling it an example of the EU promoting “liberal dictatorship” and suppressing political opposition. Russian Foreign...
Moldova hosts first EU summit as leaders tackle Russia’s int...
Modern Ghana
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Moldova is hosting its first EU summit in Chisinau on Friday, marking a key moment in the country's push to join the European Union. Russian disinformation, energy security and trade ties are expected to top the agenda. European Council president...
BULLDOGS ADD BENAK, DRAVECKY & KARMANOV IN CHL IMPORT DRAFT
BVM Sports
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July 3, 2025
The Brantford Bulldogs reinforced their roster by selecting Czechia forward Adam Benak, defenseman Vladimir Dravecky, and Moldovan defenseman Alexander Karmanov during the 2025 CHL Import Draft. Benak, previously a top performer in multiple...
Agenda of events for Friday, July 4
IPN
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July 3, 2025
0 The Ministry of Education and Research and the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation are awarding the graduates who obtained an average grade 10 in the national baccalaureate exam. The event is attended by President Maia Sandu /Mediacor,...
Film review – Gazing into the Past: Il Cinema Ritrovato & TIFF
Romania Insider
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July 4, 2025
June is the richest month. The most awaited two weeks in my annual festival pilgrimage. The route starts with Romania’s Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), followed by Italy’s (and the world’s) most comprehensive festival for restored...
Moldova expands its presence in Switzerland by opening an honorary consulate in Zurich
IPN
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July 5, 2025
0 The Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Zurich, Switzerland, was inaugurated in the presence of members of the diplomatic and business community from the region. The State Secretary, Carolina Perebinos, emphasized that Switzerland...
Where to eat and drink this 4th of July weekend? Our critic has suggestions
Los Angeles Times
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July 5, 2025
However you might be feeling about the state of our country this long holiday weekend (me: angry, troubled, resolute in staying aligned with the progressive values that truly move our nation forward), I hope you have time to rest and regroup. Here...
The NBM Governor Anca Dragu Leads Moldova’s Delegation at the IMF and World Bank Constituency Meeting in Luxembourg
MoldovaLive
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July 3, 2025
Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), is heading the official Moldovan delegation at the high-level meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Constituency, taking place from July 2 to 4,...
The Government Announces Launch of Railcar Exhibition “State Terror in Soviet Moldova – Scale, Victims, and Perpetrators”
MoldovaLive
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July 5, 2025
On the evening of Saturday, July 5, at 8:00 p.m., the Government of Moldova will inaugurate the exhibition “State Terror in Soviet Moldova: Scale, Victims, and Perpetrators” in Chisinau’s Great National Assembly Square. President Maia Sandu,...
Ursula von der Leyen announces €270 million and free roaming at the Moldova–EU summit
MoldovaLive
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July 5, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced €270 million and free roaming during the Moldova–EU summit. She stated that the EU will release the first €270 million installment under the Moldova Growth Plan, which totals €1.9...
Hagie Gai Drammeh’s Foundation presents Tricycle Ambulance to Nyankui
The Point
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Located approximately 3.5 kilometres from the main highway in Sandu District, URR north, this donation is earmarked to improve and enhance emergency medical services for residents of this remote area, where access to healthcare facilities can be...
Moldova’s largest fruit processor to supply juice for global brand under new deal
Fresh Plaza
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July 3, 2025
Orhei-Vit, a Moldovan fruit and vegetable processor, will begin producing natural juice for a major international brand starting this autumn. The announcement was made during the company's 80th anniversary, which was marked by a visit from Prime...