Maria Gerth-Niculescu

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Freelance journalist 🎥 / 📝 / 🎙️ Currently based in 🇲🇩, also covering 🇷🇴 🧢France 24, Libération, Radio France… Past #Senegal #Ethiopia #DW #FigaroInter #BBCAfrique 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇷🇴

#Romania Historic low water levels on the Danube have forced the shutdown of the Cernavodă nuclear power plant, which supplies around 20% of the country’s electricity. Authorities are urging people to reduce energy consumption, especially in the evening.

⚡️Russian drone crashes in Moldova, attacks across Ukraine injure at least 57. The cross-border incident came as Russia launched three Kh-59/69 guided missiles and 134 attack and decoy drones overnight, Ukraine's Air Force said.

Russian drone crashes in Moldova, attacks across Ukraine injure at least 57

The cross-border incident came as Russia launched three Kh-59/69 guided missiles and 134 attack and decoy drones overnight, Ukraine's Air Force said.

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Moldova’s candidate for PM Vasile Tofan announced his first priorities: restoring trust following recent political scandals, inspiring optimism in local entrepreneurs, delivering on EU integration. His message to civil servants is not to be afraid of him (& forget the Milei pic)

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Moldova PM Steps Down Abruptly as Corruption Scandals Unfold Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s surprise departure adds to political uncertainty – as high-profile corruption scandals pose risk to pro-European government’s credibility. balkaninsight.com/2026/07/03/m...

Moldova PM Steps Down Abruptly as Corruption Scandals Unfold

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s surprise departure adds to political uncertainty – as high-profile corruption scandals pose risk to pro-European government’s credibility.

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#Moldova Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has just announced his resignation. "The moment I realized that I could no longer carry out my mandate in accordance with my principles and convictions, I chose to step down", he wrote in a post on social media.

#Moldova Phone frauds have increased drastically in recent years, and even more so since early 2026. The police say these are part of transnational schemes operated from abroad. According to 🇲🇩 intelligence services, Russia could be involved as part of its destabilisation efforts in the country.

As Phone Fraud Accelerates in Moldova, Suspicion Falls on Russia

Phone fraud has become increasingly common in Moldova, and some experts say the trail leads to Russia.

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Moldova nepotism scandal: Maia Sandu said she has no connection to her cousins’ employment and that she “cannot imagine what a communicator” at the air traffic controller can do for 6,000 euros per month. She said the bonuses need to be returned to either the state or to charity

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#Roumanie Le libéral Adrian Veștea n’a pas obtenu l’investiture du Parlement pour diriger un cabinet à majorité social-démocrate. La crise politique s’approfondit après bientôt deux mois sans gouvernement et l’AUR caracole toujours plus haut dans les sondages.

Roumanie : la crise politique s’approfondit, l’extrême droite prospère

Le libéral Adrian Veștea n’a pas obtenu l’investiture du Parlement pour diriger un cabinet à majorité social-démocrate. La crise politique (…)

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Major story in Moldova in the last few weeks that hasn't gotten a lot of int'l attention: many Moldovans have recently fallen victim to scams collecting personal data or stealing money (either through transfers or by taking out loans). The controversy has turned geopolitical, ...

#Romania: After PM-designate Eugen Tomac was rejected by both liberal PNL and reformist USR, President Nicușor Dan, facing a June 15th deadline, designates PNL politician Adrian Veștea -- to the dismay of PNL leader Ilie Bolojan and the surprise of most Romanians. www.facebook.com/Administrati...

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🟢 LIVE Declarație de presă susținută la Palatul Cotroceni

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