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 ipedia.com: Moldova Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
During the Middle Ages the province of Bessarabia (including most of present-day Moldova but including also districts to the north and south) formed the eastern part of the principality of Moldavia (which, like the present-day republic, was known in Romanian as "Moldova").
Moldova is divided into 32 Rayons, or judeţe, 3 municipalities (Chişinău;, Bălţi; and Bender), two semi-autonomous regions (Gagausia) and the breakaway region of Transnistria, whose status is still disputed.
The part of Moldova east of the Dniestr River, Transnistria - which is more heavily industrialized and is populated by a larger proportion of ethnic Russians and Ukrainianss - claimed independence in 1992, fearing Moldovan unification with Romania.
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 Moldova
During the Middle Ages the territory of Republica Moldova (including most of present-day Moldova but including also districts to the north and south, known as Northern Bukovina and Bugeac) formed the eastern part of the principality of Moldavia (which, like the present-day republic, was known in Romanian as "Moldova").
Moldova is divided into 32 districts (raion, pl. raioane), 3 municipalities (Chişinău, Bălţi and Bender), two semi-autonomous regions (Găgăuzia and the breakaway region of Transnistria, whose status is still disputed).
Moldova remains the poorest country in Europe in terms of GDP per capita.
creekin.net /n123-moldova.html   (1177 words)

  
 Moldova (08/06)
The great majority of Moldova's population is Christian Orthodox--90% of the population nominally belongs to one of the two main Orthodox denominations.
Moldova's embassy in the United States is at 2101 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel: 202-667-1130; fax 202-667-1204).
Moldova continues to be subject to Russian economic pressure.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5357.htm   (4107 words)

  
 CSIMD: Moldova
Moldova is divided into 32 districts, 3 municipalities (Chisinau, Balti and Bender), two semi-autonomous regions (Gagauzia and the breakaway region of Transnistria, whose status is still disputed).
Moldova's Parliament approved the country's membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS - a group of 12 former Soviet republics) and a CIS charter on economic union in April 1994.
Moldova is a European country with a rich history, populated mostly by Moldovans (Romanians), as well as numerous national minorities: Ukrainians, Bulgarians, Gagauz, Russians, Jews, Rroma people, Germans etc. At the same time a lot of secular traditions were preserved.
csimd.org   (1448 words)

  
 Bright Beginnings - Keystone Human Services International - Comprehensive, community-based children and family services
Moldova is approximately the size of Pennsylvania, with similar climate and terrain.
In 1940, Romania was forced to cede eastern Moldova to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.), which established the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic by merging the autonomous republic east of the Dniester and the annexed Bessarabian portion.
As noted, Moldova has sought a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Transnistria region, in recent years by working with Transnistria, Ukraine, Russia, and the OSCE to draft a plan for reunification of the country on a federal basis.
www.keystonehumanservices.org /khsi/KHSI_need_moldova2.php   (3633 words)

  
 Background Notes Archive - Europe
After the Russo-Turkish War of 1806-12, the eastern half of Moldova (Bessarabia) between the Prut and the Dniester Rivers was ceded to Russia, while Romanian Moldova (west of the Prut) remained with the Turks.
Moldova's Government was restructured somewhat with parliament's approval of a new cabinet in April 1994.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Moldova's parliament approved the country's membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS--a group of 12 former Soviet republics) and a CIS charter on economic union in April 1994.
dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/eur/moldova9603.html   (2861 words)

  
 The Virtual Jewish History Tour: Moldova
In 1979, Moldova had a Jewish population of 80,100, a decade later declined to 65,800, with the majority of Jews residing in Kishinev.
The population continued to grow as tensions with Moldova’s populace mounted, culminating in massacres of Jews in 1903 and 1905 in Kishinev.
Two rabbis serve in Moldova, both based in Chisinau: Chabad Rabbi Zalman Abelsky is Chief Rabbi of Moldova and President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Moldova.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/vjw/moldova.html   (2974 words)

  
 Top20Moldova.com - Your Top20 Guide to Moldova!
During the Middle Ages the territory of Republica Moldova (including most of present-day Moldova but also including districts to the north and south, known as Northern Bukovina and Bugeac) formed the eastern part of the Romanian principality of Moldavia (which, like the present-day republic, was known in Romanian as "Moldova").
The part of Moldova east of the Dniestr River, Transnistria—which is more heavily industrialized and is populated by a larger proportion of ethnic Russians and Ukrainians—claimed independence in 1991, fearing Moldovan unification with Romania.
The Republic of Moldova is a beautiful small country, situated in the Southeast part of Europe, neighboring Romania to the West and Ukraine to the East.
www.top20moldova.com   (2125 words)

  
 GlobaLex - Performing Legal Research: the Moldovan Experience Guide
The role of the Government is to carry out the domestic and foreign policy of the State and to apply general control over the work of public administration.
The economic court has the duty to safeguard the rights and legal interests of natural persons and legal entities during their entrepreneurial activity and other relations of economic nature, as well as for the correct and uniform application of the legislation in the field of the economy.
It is coordinated by the President of the Republic of Moldova in accordance with the parliamentary control.
www.nyulawglobal.org /globalex/Moldova.htm   (3570 words)

  
 Spread Freedom Institute Country Profiles: Republic of Moldova   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
In 1940, Romania was forced to cede Bessarabia to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.), which established the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic by merging the autonomous republic east of the Dniester and the annexed Bessarabian portion.
In May 2003, Ukraine and Moldova reached an agreement under which Ukraine would no longer recognize Moldova's obsolete customs stamps, which were still being used by the Transnistrians; in reality, however, the Moldovans exercise little control over their border with Ukraine and illegal trade remains an issue in the region.
These actions were internationally condemned, and the OSCE Mission to Moldova mediated a solution to the crisis; however, negotiations on the larger conflict have since come to a standstill.
www.spreadfreedom.org /Atlas/Countryprofiles/Moldova.htm   (2993 words)

  
 Relations between MoldovaTurkey 1991-1996Who is Mircha Ion Snegur ? Moldova's Foreign Policy Moldova: Some basic ...
The foundation of the Republic of Moldova on August 27, 1991 was recognized by the Republic of Turkey officially in December 16, 1991.
Snegur was born in 1940 in the village Trifaneshti.
Moldova is the second smallest of the former Soviet republics, with 33,700 square kilometers of land.
www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /archives.php?id=57   (2148 words)

  
 TDS; Passports, Visas, Travel Documents
Moldova's Parliament approved the country's membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States and a CIS charter on economic union in April 1994.
Moldova has sent demining units and peacekeepers to participate in post-conflict humanitarian assistance in Iraq.
The United States recognized the independence of Moldova on December 25, 1991 and opened an Embassy in its capital, Chisinau, in March 1992.
www.traveldocs.com /md/foreign.htm   (363 words)

  
 FAQ, Moldova/Pridnestrovie relations | Pridnestrovie.net - Tiraspol, PMR: Pridnestrovskaia Moldavskaia Respublica ...
Moldova's enterprising politicians are keen to get their hands on Pridnestrovie's industrial base.
In Moldova, the Communist Party holds a majority in Parliament and the country's president is a former Soviet-era bureaucrat who made his career in the Communist Party.
Foreign advisors alternate between calling the country a "basket case" and a "failed state".
pridnestrovie.net /faq-moldova.html   (1210 words)

  
 The Department of Interethnic Relations of the Republic of Moldova   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Early in the morning the president of Moldova Vladimir Voronin, the speaker of parliament of Eugeny Ostapchuk, head of government Vasil Tarlev, have assigned flowers to the monument of a great Stefan cel Mare.
The assembly of bielorussian communities of the Republic of Moldova devoted to 60 year aniversary when Byelorussia was freed from fascist aggressors.
It was jointly organized by the Embassy of Byelorussia in Republic Moldova and Coordination Council of heads of Byelorussian communities in Moldova with assistance of the Department of Interethnic Relations.
www.dri.moldova.md /English/Engmain.htm   (667 words)

  
 Moldova
Moldova’s highway infrastructure consists mainly of two-lane roads that often lack markings or signage, are unevenly maintained and seldom have lighting.
Although they may enter Moldova from Ukraine through the secessionist-controlled Transnistria region, they will be unable to obtain a visa at a border crossing (because the border is not under GOM control) and may face possible penalties in Moldova for illegal entry.
The Government of Moldova has indicated that it will not recognize the validity of contracts for the privatization of firms in Transnistria that are concluded without the approval of the appropriate Moldovan authorities.
travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_972.html   (3102 words)

  
 A Briggs :: Moldova Foreign Entry Requirements
Important Reminder: All foreign citizens staying in Moldova for three days or longer are required to register with local authorities at the Office of Visas and Registration within the first three working days of their stay in Moldova.
Since no formal diplomatic relations exist between the United States and local authorities there, the provision of consular assistance to American citizens cannot be ensured.
Moldova's recent economic difficulties, as well as increased organized criminal activity combined with more frequent travel by foreigners to Moldova, contribute to the risk visitors face with street crime, some potentially violent.
www.abriggs.com /high_level/FER_M/Moldova_FER.php   (1146 words)

  
 National Alliance of Gang Investigators' Associations
The great majority of Moldova's population is Christian Orthodox -- 90% of the population nominally belongs to one of the two main Orthodox denominations.
Russia has failed to remove weapons and munitions of the Operational Group of Russian Forces (formerly the Russian 14th Army) stationed in Transnistria, as required under the timetable set forth in the 1999 Istanbul Accords, and this process remained stalled throughout 2004.
More information about Moldova can be found at the official (Romanian and Russian language) Government of Moldova website at www.moldova.md. The Moldova.org site is maintained by the Moldova Foundation, a non-governmental organization, and has some useful links.
www.nagia.org /international/Moldova.htm   (3545 words)

  
 Foreign relations of Moldova - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Moldova's Parliament approved the country's membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS--a group of 12 former Soviet republics) and a CIS charter on economic union in April 1994.
In addition to its membership in NATO's Partnership for Peace, Moldova also belongs to the United Nations, the OSCE, the North Atlantic Cooperation Council, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Francophonie and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
As noted, Moldova has sought a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Transnistria region by working with Romania, Ukraine, and Russia, by calling for international mediation, and by cooperating with the OSCE and UN fact-finding and observer missions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Moldova   (415 words)

  
 __/ Hellenic Republic - Ministry of Foreign Affairs \__
Bilateral political relations are characterised by a spirit of close cooperation and mutual trust and are based on the traditional and historical ties of friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
Stephanopoulos to Moldova, in March 2004) gave a new impetus to the development of bilateral cooperation in all fields.
Economic relations are improving continuously, with an ever-increasing amount of business activity on the part of Greeks in Moldova, particularly in the sectors of construction and commerce.
old.mfa.gr /english/foreign_policy/nak/moldova.html   (330 words)

  
 USAID Europe and Eurasia: Moldova
The key challenge for achieving economic growth is the fact that Moldova remains one of the poorest countries in the region.
In the mid-1990s, Moldova made considerable progress in democratization and economic development, particularly in reforming the agricultural sector.
Moldova’s economic growth over the past five years has improved quality of life for its citizens.
www.usaid.gov /locations/europe_eurasia/countries/md   (992 words)

  
 NATO PfP Moldova   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Ion Capatina at the Spring Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Sintra, Portugal.
Petru Lucinschi, President of the Republic of Moldova at the Meeting of Heads of States and Governments of member-countries of the Council of Euro-Atlantic Partnership in Madrid, Spain.
Nicolae Tabacaru, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, at the Foreign Ministers Meeting of the EAPC in Luxembourg
www.nato.int /pfp/md/moldova.htm   (74 words)

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