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Moldova

Greek and Moldovan Tourism Collaboration Takes Shape

Iorgos Pappas

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni meets with Moldova’s Culture and Tourism Minister Sergiu Prodan to deepen ties.

7 months ago

Wizz Air Expands in Moldova

Manuel Santos

Wizz Air has established a temporary hub in Chișinău, Moldova, launching eight new routes beginning on December 16.

1 year ago

Văleni’s Sweet Acacia Flower Festival Blooms in May

Victoria Udrea

The Sweet Acacia Flower Festival awaits with breathtaking blooms and traditional festivities this May.

1 year ago

Romania and Moldova Create “Stephen the Great” Tourism Route

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania and her neighbor the Republic of Moldova have launched a joint tourist route of historic and cultural sites. The route will cover 54 sites related to the famous Prince Ștefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), who ruled from 1457 until 1504.

6 years ago

Moldova Gets Visa Free Status: NATO Gets Ally?

Phil Butler

The European Commission has granted Moldovan citizens no visas travel to the EU beginning on today. In a move the EU says will deepen the relationship with East European nation in “defiance of Russia”, Moldova would seem to be a pawn in a much larger NATO game. In this report from Reuters, it’s made clear Moldova, […]

11 years ago

Marisor International Music Festival this Week in Chisinau

Aleksandr Shatskih

All this week the 47th Marisor International Music Festival gets underway in Chisinau. Taking place at the Nicolae Sulac National Palace, the event sees none other than Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti, Parliament Speaker Marian Lupu, Prime Minister Vlad Filat, MPs, and other cabinet dignitaries in attendance.

12 years ago

Passengers On the Rise To and From Moldova

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Moldova, air passenger flow through the country’s Chisinau International Airport increase by some 12.49% in March compared with the that of the previous year. Data from airport officials showed over 63,000 passengers having passed through the country’s main air hub during the month.

13 years ago

Moldova Capital Opens First Best Western Plus Hotel

Aleksandr Shatskih

In hotel news from Moldova, Best Western has just opened their first Best Western Plus hotel in that country’s capital of Chişinău. With more than 765 “Plus” hotels around the world, Best Western continues to spread their famous brand about Europe.

14 years ago

Romania Celebrates March 1st with Mărțișor

Mihaela Lica Butler

Romania and Bulgaria celebrate the 1st of March with a very interesting tradition. Mărțișor in Romania, and Martenitsa in Bulgaria, are all about welcoming the upcoming spring, and more.

14 years ago

Moldova’s World Famous Wine Cellars

Phil Butler

The underground wine cellars at Cricova are the largest such storage facilities in the world, making them Moldova’s wine treasure. The perfect combination of humidity and temperature make these massive caves underground the perfect spot for storing the best wines of Moldova. Best of all, visitors can tour these extraordinary cellars via tours.

14 years ago

Moldova Free Visa Rules – Coming Soon

Phil Butler

EU Ambassasors and Moldova official begin hammering out free-visa rules. Meetings in Luxembourg today may signal a new era of travel to and from one of Eastern Europe’s most difficult countries to travel to. European Commission authoring of a new protocol will be needed, but it is expected Moldova’s new tourism goals match those of the Russian Federation.

15 years ago

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