Liberal Democrats Want a “Green” President for Moldova

It’s official - the Liberal-Democratic Party of Moldova (LDPM) will participate by itself at the President elections. The formation’s congress will decide who will run as a candidate.

Neutrality versus territorial integrity of Moldova

The weakening of the Russian “tutelage” over the Transnistrian problem naturally contributes to implication of other international players interested in the European space security.

• Russia: Will the Customs Union Partners Cooperate?, Stratfor Global Intelligence, 31 July 2010, 16:11
• Moldovan-Russian pragmatism sank in Moldovan wine at Solntzevo, Victor CHIRILĂ, executive director APE, 29 July 2010, 11:08
• Deficit of Moldovan Politicians' Leadership and Hidden Psychological War, Irina Severin, 23 July 2010, 15:10
• Ghimpu's Decree Entering the "Unconstitutionality" Stage, Denis CENUSA, 16 July 2010, 11:42
• Wine dispute on EU borders shows Russia in poor light, EUobserver, 10 July 2010, 8:44
• The Euro-skepticism of Moldovans Grows Fed by the EU Crisis, Denis CENUSA, 2 June 2010, 9:48
• Yanukovych's people plan to help Tiraspol overcome the „economic blockade", Denis CENUŞĂ, 27 May 2010, 13:31
• Why was the interconnection of energy and gas systems of Romania and Republic of Moldova not carried out?, Ion PREAŞCĂ, 27 May 2010, 13:55

Kremlin, With Kyiv's Help, Ups Pressure Over Transdniester

After five years of bitter estrangement, Russia and Ukraine are taking part in what can only be described as a lovefest.

Moldovans are upset, the Alliance is in decline ...

Few are willing to believe the surveys that reflect the decrease in popularity of their political favorites. However, the reality is different, even tougher and bitterer, especially for the actors who are currently in a critical situation, such as the Liberal Party and the Alliance "Our Moldova" (AAM).

Transnistrian "labyrinth" and Chisinau „confusion"

Resumption of political dialogue between the two banks of the river Nistru still faces obstacles caused by the indolence of illegitimate authorities of Tiraspol, but also by the small interest designed on the process of negotiations by Moscow.

EU heads of mission statement on the case of journalist Ernest Vardanyan

The EU Heads of Mission in Chisinau note with deep concern that Mr. Vardanyan has so far been denied these basic rights.

Why did the communists keep their positions in the political ranking?

For some people this is a rhetorical question, because the former officials are now in deep opposition, and the liberal government is forced to manage a problematic economic situation, without disturbing the public interest.

April 7 - differences between Moldova (2009) and Kyrgyzstan (2010)

The break out of protests in Kyrgyzstan only five years after "the Tulip Revolution" which resulted in the overthrowing of the authoritarian and deeply corrupted regime, led by the former president Askar Akaev, coincided with the commemoration of the tragic events which happened in Moldova on April 7, 2009.

Conformism versus civism in the Moldovan society

The socio-psychological environment in Moldova, dominated by closedness, subordination, and compromised relations between governors and ordinary citizens, has become introverted, strongly inhibited, and neutral.

Victor Chirila: Russia may place racquets in Transnistria only if ignore international law, independence, integrity and territorial sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova

In an interview to Moldova Azi the executive director of the Foreign Policy Association, Victor Chirila, stated that these racquets could not be installed only with the consent of the Tiraspol regime or with personal consent of Smirnov.

• The Chisinau democratic government is looking forward to Basescu's visit, Lina Grau pentru Moldova Azi, 27 January 2010, 13:18
• The political war continues, Petru Culeac, 16 December 2009, 14:14
• Constitution should be adapted to political and social realities, Doctor of Law, Info-Prim Neo, 11 December 2009, 14:51
• Three Transnistrian Vectors, Octavian Sofransky, 1 December 2009, 11:36
• Moldovan expectations of Romanian presidential elections, Info-Prim Neo, 23 November 2009, 12:36
• CIS Summit behind, AEI remains united, Info-Prim Neo, 12 October 2009, 11:17
• Central Chisinau closed for traffic again, Info-Prim Neo, 30 September 2009, 17:50
• Note to Moldova: Beware the Kiev Trap!, Louis O`Neill, 18 August 2009, 18:38
• U.S. Ambassador Sees Political Will For Reform In Moldova, RFE/RL, 18 August 2009, 18:34
• An opportune time for Moldova, Jeremy Druker, 18 August 2009, 18:30
• Partially free and partially fair elections with press clearly dominated by a single party, Info-Prim Neo, 11 August 2009, 9:51
• Voters – prisoners of political war, Info-Prim Neo, 20 July 2009, 18:30
• The electoral “kolkhoz”, Petru Culeac, 24 June 2009, 7:15
• Moldova crisis in an opportunity for the European Union, Louis O`Neill, 12 June 2009, 7:35
• Leftist flunkee parties regrouping, Petru Culeac, 10 June 2009, 17:15
• Opportunism and pragmatism on the eve of anticipated elections, Petru Culeac, 27 May 2009, 15:08
• Moldova: Change anyone really can believe in?, Rodger Potocki, 14 May 2009, 16:50
• Moldova vote controversy highlights doubts over monitoring, Brian Whitmore, RFE/RL (USA), 25 April 2009, 15:19
• "Moldova’s ‘wannabe democracy’ worth rescuing”, George DURA, Elena GNEDINA, 23 April 2009, 18:17
• The communist are not communists? Well, see the reality below., Vlad Lupan, 23 April 2009, 15:55
• Acts of vandalism: equation with unknowns on both sides, Info-Prim Neo, 16 April 2009, 17:07
• Moldova elections - street and party chronicles, Vlad Lupan, 14 April 2009, 19:42
• Putting Moldova on the map, Nicu Popescu, 10 April 2009, 15:18
• An EU response to Moldova's Twitter Revolution, Nicu Popescu, 8 April 2009, 12:40
• Numerous Romanian citizens barred from entering Moldova, government claims “legal reasons”, imedia, 1 April 2009, 13:38
• Moldovan electorate is more intelligent than it seems, Info-Prim Neo, 27 February 2009, 18:31
• The Fellowship of the List, Petru BOGATU, 11 February 2009, 18:29
• Different opinions about situation when election running head of state does not suspend activity, Info-Prim Neo, 6 February 2009, 18:31
• The Elections: False Hopes, Dumitru MANZARARI, 19 January 2009, 19:04

What is the Price of Cheap Electricity Produced by Cuciurgan Power Plant?

Cuciurgan power plant will deliver, with effect from March 1, electrical power to the distribution networks on the right bank of Nistru River, at a price of 5.5 cents per kWh, compared to 5.8 cents kWh paid until now. Negotiating a lower price for buying electricity from the Cuciurgan power plant is undoubtedly a success.

Restructuring of companies and debts in the energy sector

A few days ago, after a very agitated and loud meeting, called by the Prime Minister Vlad Filat, it was announced that the Minister of Economy will develop a restructuring program for the energy sector, in order to make the state owned companies efficient and competitive.

• 2010 brings higher tariffs for gas and energy, Ion PREAŞCĂ, 30 December 2009, 16:10
• Liberalization of energy market in Moldova could be nothing but fiction, Ion PREAŞCĂ, 3 December 2009, 10:30
• Voronin commanded, ANRE obeyed, Ion PREAŞCĂ, 15 September 2009, 18:09
• Moldova's Crisis-hit Economy Seen Shrinking by 6.0% to 13% in 2009, SeeNews, 19 June 2009, 17:08
• Despite crisis, Moldovan government hopes for economic growth in 2009, imedia, 1 April 2009, 13:25
• The Bread Zilch, Ion COŞNICEAN, 5 February 2009, 15:48
• Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire!, Anatol PASAT, 23 January 2009, 15:14

Case study: “Curier” on NIT on 24 June 2009. Material by Victoria Filip

On 24 June, NIT, a TV station with quasi-national coverage, resumed reporting on allegations of corruption launched by a group of representatives of passenger transportation companies against the Chişinău Mayor’s Office and Mayor Chirtoacă who is participating in the campaign on the Liberal Party’s lists.

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Rethink Moldova

With an average yearly income of only 1,100 Euros, Moldovans have seen their country steadily grow in the past decade only to run into the headwinds of the global economic crisis.

• Entry into EU as Moldova's national idea - analysis by Boris Asarov, chairman of "Pro Europa" Association, for Info-Prim Neo, Boris Asarov, 24 February 2010, 11:51
• Resolution of European Parliament could determine further orientation of R. Moldova, Info-Prim Neo, 9 May 2009, 17:13