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Riots in Moldova

Moldova's election body confirms poll results

18:56 11/04/2009 Moldova's Central Election Commission confirmed on Saturday the results of the parliamentary elections, disputed by opposition groups, and have submitted them to the Constitutional Court, an election official said.

EU delegation to visit Moldova - president's press service

17:27 11/04/2009 An EU delegation is due to visit Chisinau on a fact-finding mission following recent riots in the country, the Moldovan president's press service said on Saturday.

Moldova's Constitutional Court to consider vote recount April 12

16:54 11/04/2009 Moldova's Constitutional Court has postponed until Sunday a hearing on a recount of votes in the recent parliamentary election that saw victory for the Communists, the court chairman said Saturday.

Moldovan Constitutional Court to consider vote recount

13:26 11/04/2009 Moldova's Constitutional Court is to consider on Saturday Communist Party leader Vladimir Voronin's request for a recount of the vote in the April 5 parliamentary elections, the court chairman said

Moldovan president calls for recount of poll results

14:17 10/04/2009 Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin asked on Friday the country's Constitutional Court to order a recount of the results of the April 5 parliamentary polls, won by his Communist Party.

Moldova calm after riots, authorities promise no further protests

09:54 10/04/2009 Moldova was calm overnight with no incidents reported following Tuesday's mass anti-communist riots, a source in the Interior Ministry said on Friday.

Damage to Moldova's parliament estimated at $40 mln - 2

17:18 09/04/2009 Damage to the parliament building in Moldova following Tuesday's riots in Chisinau has been estimated at $40 million, the parliamentary speaker said on Thursday.

Damage to Moldova's parliament estimated at $40 mln

15:59 09/04/2009 Damage to the parliament building in Moldova following Tuesday's riots in Chisinau has been estimated at $40 million, the parliamentary speaker said on Thursday.

Moldova to expel three Romanian journalists - 2

14:33 09/04/2009 Moldova will expel three Romanian journalists following the recent anti-communist riots in the capital Chisinau, a source in the country's intelligence services said on Thursday.

Moldova's election body to pass poll results to court

09:33 09/04/2009 Moldova's top election authorities plan to submit the results of the recent parliamentary elections for approval to the Constitutional Court on Friday, the Central Election Commission head said on Thursday.

Moldova plans to expel three Romanian journalists

08:56 09/04/2009 Moldova is to expel three Romanian journalists following the recent riots in the capital Chisinau, a source in the country's intelligence services said on Thursday.

Moldovan leader accuses opposition of betrayal

18:49 08/04/2009 Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin accused the opposition on Wednesday of betraying the interests of the country and attempting to trigger a civil war during disturbances in the capital, Chisinau.

Romania denies involvement in Moldova riots

17:05 08/04/2009 Romania dismissed on Wednesday claims by Moldova's president that it had interfered in his country's internal affairs, and threatened to expel the Moldavian ambassador.

Moldova blames Romania for riots, expels ambassador

14:25 08/04/2009 Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin has accused Romania of involvement in the riots in Chisinau, announcing visa restrictions for Romanians and the expulsion of the country's ambassador.

Moldovan parliament ransacked by protesters

12:02 08/04/2009 Around 5,000 protesters stormed the president's office and Parliament as violence swept through Chisinau, the capital of Moldova.

Police in Moldova regain control after riots -2

10:45 08/04/2009 Police in Moldova's capital Chisinau regained control of the parliament's building overnight following two days of mass opposition protests against the recent parliamentary elections, an Interior Ministry spokeswoman said.

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Riots in Moldova [10:43 08/04/2009]

Anti-communist riots in Moldova

10:37 08/04/2009 Students protesting against another Communist election victory clash with riot police outside Moldova's parliament building.

Police in Moldova regain control after riots

09:47 08/04/2009 Police in Moldova's capital Chisinau regained control of the parliament's building overnight following two days of mass opposition protests against the recent parliamentary elections, an Interior Ministry spokeswoman said.

Wrap: Anti-communist protests in Moldova turn violent

22:26 07/04/2009 Protests against the ruling Communist Party's election victory turned violent in Moldova's capital on Tuesday with rioters taking control of the presidential residence and nearby parliament.

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