In recent years, more than 100 people have died crossing from Belarus to Poland, mostly owing to hypothermia or exhaustion. “The true number is likely higher, since the government is not closely tracking the situation,” Elizabeth Flock reports. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/o0vEJz
Romania's government approves public administration job cuts reut.rs/4aR3Kxh
#Moldova The new “Line of Independence” will connect the Romanian electricity grid directly to 🇲🇩’s capital Chișinău, without passing through Transnistria.
Construction is complete, and the operational start is expected in May 2026 following some delays.
#Moldova As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, 🇲🇩 President Maia Sandu discusses Moldova’s battle against Russia's hybrid war, the Transnistria issue, EU accession and the fight against corruption.
Între adăpost și dor: cum trăiesc refugiații ucraineni după patru ani în Republica Moldova
Ce 20 février, la Roumanie commémore les 170 ans de l'abolition de l'esclavage des Roms, esclaves sur le territoire pendant 5 siècles.
Un passé encore méconnu et peu étudié en Roumanie, qui a pourtant eu un impact socio-économique sur les populations roms.
Article publié en 2021 sur Télérama:
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Another member of the criminal group involved in preparing the physical liquidation of public figures from Ukraine has been detained in Moldova. The suspect is a 36-year-old man.
The main suspect, a 30-year-old man from Chișinău, previously convicted in Russia for drug trafficking, was transferred to Moldova and pardoned in 2022. His pardon has now been revoked.
According to the 🇲🇩 The Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), 11 people were arrested (3 in Moldova and 7 in Ukraine). They were promised up to $100,000 per assassination, with payments arranged through electronic wallets to avoid traceability.
#Moldova Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities have dismantled a network of individuals recruited by Russian secret services to assassinate Ukrainian officials and journalists.
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La Paris se comemorează 170 de ani de la abolirea sclaviei romilor în Principatele române
#Moldova Since 2022, Moldovans living near the border have slowly grown used to the sounds of war in neighbouring Ukraine. But as drones keep falling on Moldovan territory, and economic prospects remain bleak, the uncertainty is taking a toll on residents.
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⚡️ Moldova, Ukraine investigate alleged Russian-backed plot to assassinate Ukrainian figures.
Moldovan authorities said investigative measures began at 6 a.m. local time.
‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?
Snowstorm cuts power to 200,000 homes across Romania reut.rs/4aCLCal
#Romania President Nicușor Dan announced he will attend the first session of the US-led Peace Council on 19 February, as an observer. Many EU leaders have declined the invitation, with the exception of 🇭🇺 Viktor Orban and 🇮🇹 Giorgia Meloni, who might also join as an observer.
Même sans grave attaque russe ces derniers jours, rien ne s’arrange sur le réseau énergétique. Kyiv et Kharkiv ont dû stopper leurs métros. Vynnitsa est sans eau à cause des coupures de courant. Même Chisinau et une partie de la Moldavie souffrent des perturbations.
#Moldova General power cut in Chișinău and other parts of the country. According to the Energy Minister, the outage is caused by “serious problems in Ukraine’s power grid” leading to a voltage drop on the Isaccea–Vulcanești–MGRES line.
"Russia’s military aggression and its hybrid operations pursue the same objective: to undermine, control, and divide Europe. One destroys cities.The other erodes trust."
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#Moldova In her address to the PACE on Tuesday, 🇲🇩 President Maia Sandu warned of two wars waged by 🇷🇺 against Europe: in addition to the military invasion of Ukraine, she highlighted a "war against our democracies".
Moldova just took over the rotating presidency of the CE’s Committee of Ministers.
Moldavie : la présidente pro-européenne envoie un signal à Bruxelles en évoquant une réunification avec la Roumanie
Dans un contexte d’ingérences russes, Maia Sandu tente la provocation pour mieux souligner l’ancrage européen de son pays. Et réclamer une adhésion plus rapide. Analyse :
Experts carried out a controlled explosion of the Shahed-2 drone on site and transported the remains to a “safe location,” according to 🇲🇩 Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi.
#Moldova Police order evacuation after a crashed Russian drone carrying explosives was found in Crocmaz, near the border with Ukraine. The 🇲🇩 Foreign Affairs Ministry condemns a "serious violation" of Moldova's sovereignty.
Il est assez inédit qu'une cheffe d'Etat en exercice se prononce pour la disparition du pays qu'elle dirige. La déclaration de Maia Sandu n'en finit donc pas de susciter les réactions. Ses partisans l'encensent, ses opposants l'accusent de trahison. D'aucuns regrettent un 1/
🔴 Maia Sandu is final entry in Telegraph’s World Leaders series after defying Kremlin and turning Moldova into Europe’s front line of democracy
En Roumanie, manifestations contre la « justice capturée » et la corruption
This comes at a tense time for the Romanian justice system following a documentary by Recorder about internal pressures within the judiciary. Sunday marked the fourth night of protests throughout the country, particularly in the capital.
The court ruled that judges have the right to publicly express their opinion on matters of public interest. It also estimated that the Facebook posts didn't amount to incitement, as it was considered by the Romanian authorities.
#Romania The ECHR ruled that 🇷🇴 violated former judge Cristi Danileț's right to freedom of expression. In 2019, the Superior Council of Magistracy sanctioned him after Facebook posts about political pressure on justice and the extension of the term of the Chief of the Army General Staff.
Romania finds two masseuses with leprosy, first cases in 40 years reut.rs/44XolxH
