The close election demonstrates the challenging path toward Western democracy for former Soviet states.

Although Sandu has weaned Moldova off Russian gas, it came at a heavy cost to one of Europe’s poorest countries. Inflation ...

Moldova's pro-European President Maia Sandu was the clear winner in Sunday's runoff election amid ongoing allegations of ...

The victory for the 52-year-old ex-World Bank adviser is an endorsement of the resolutely pro-Western course she has tacked.

Through powerful speeches, she has warned about the difficult yet worthwhile journey ahead for Moldova, a small country of ...

BRUSSELS – Russia’s attempts to maintain a sphere of influence in Europe have suffered a setback after voters in Moldova, a ...

Moldova, which holds the second round of presidential elections on Sunday, has been increasingly in the headlines since ...

Vadim Ghirda/AP/dpa/picture alliance It was an election day like no other in Europe's recent history. While turnout for the presidential election runoff in the Republic of Moldova on Sunday broke ...

Although Sandu has weaned Moldova off Russian gas, it came at a heavy cost to one of Europe’s poorest countries. Inflation briefly rocketed to more than 30%, causing poverty to tick up.

Pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu faces former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo, who is backed by the traditionally ...

Moldovans living abroad voted in record numbers in a presidential runoff that secured victory for pro-Western President Maia Sandu, in a pivotal race that pitted her against a Russia-friendly opponent ...

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.