Most of Moldovan territory was a part of the Principality of Moldavia from the 14th century until 1812, when it was ceded to the Russian Empire by the Ottoman Empire (to which Moldavia was a vassal …

Feb 13, 2026 · Moldovan, a form of Romanian, is the state (official) language per the constitution (1994), but in 2013 the Constitutional Court ruled in favour of Romanian, as so noted in the Declaration of …

4 days ago · Moldovan laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own. In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don't have your passport with you.

Nov 4, 2024 · Up to 700 people are killed in fighting between Moldovan and Transnistrian forces following the breakaway region's unilateral declaration of independence.

Moldova has a population of 2.6 million people (in 2022). By far the largest city and capital of the country is Chisinau (Kishinev). The language of Moldova is Moldovan (same as Romanian); other regional …

Since the fourteenth century, Moldovan has been the traditional name of the language spoken by the population of this region. Until the early seventeenth century, Church Slavonic was used in official …

Aug 5, 2025 · Moldovan diaspora critical in elections as country battles Russian vote-buying, says former minister Sep 27 2025 04.00 EDT Moldova’s election is a choice between two paths: pro …

Apr 24, 2023 · Despite being ruled by foreign powers for much of its recent history, Moldovan culture remained strong and distinct. In 1918, after World War I brought about major political changes across …

The state language, according to Title I, Article 13 of the Moldovan Constitution, is Moldovan. In Moldova's Declaration of Independence, the same language is called Romanian.

Mar 6, 2026 · Moldovan wines achieved outstanding success at the 2026 international tasting, securing 119 medals including 42 gold.