Moldova

Nine Israeli tourists detained by Ukrainian authorities over bag of salt found in vehicle

The group was detained while crossing the border from Ukraine to Moldova after authorities misidentified a bag of salt found in their vehicle as a suspected illicit substance, according to N12 News.

A Belarusian border guard with a service dog keeps watch at Novaya Guta crossing point on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border in the Gomel region on January 28, 2025.
 ISRAEL FORWARD Dor Turgeman celebrates after scoring the first goal in the 4-1 victory over Moldova to close out the World Cup qualifying campaign.

Blue-and-white closes campaign in style: Israel impresses in 4-1 victory in Moldova

‘YOU DON'T choose when to take things seriously,’ said Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon this week before the national team’s final qualifier in Moldova.

Israel national soccer team aims to finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a strong note

A woman votes as members of a local electoral commission visit her home during Moldova's parliamentary elections in the town of Durlesti, Moldova September 28, 2025.

Moldovans vote in high-stakes parliamentary election, authorities warn of Russian interference


Moldovan Holocaust memorial vandalized with 'free Palestine' graffiti

"We will do everything possible to ensure that the facts are investigated and the perpetrators are punished," the community said in a statement.

Soroca Jewish Cemetery Holocaust memorial vandalized with "free Palestine."

Moldova's Constitutional Court strikes down government ban on opposition candidates

On Tuesday, Moldova's Constitutional Court strikes down a government ban on opposition candidates. making a significant blow to the government.

 ILAN SHOR, then-Orhei mayor, in 2019.

Housing Ministry says 10,000 foreign workers to arrive in Israel by June

So far, about 1,200 workers from India have arrived in Israel.


European Court of Human Rights to review legality of ban on Shor Party

The Moldovan government banned the Shor Party – led at the time by Israeli-Moldovan politician Ilan Shor – from participating in national elections.

 Marina Tauber, leader of the opposition pro-Russian political party Shor that was banned by the ruling of the Constitutional Court, speaks with journalists after a hearing in Chisinau, Moldova, June 19, 2023.

Moldova: 14% polled 'really don't like' Jews - survey

A significant amount of Moldovans dislike and have negative sentiments toward Jews and believe that they are manipulative and dishonest.

 The state flag of Moldova (L) flies outside the country's embassy in central Moscow, Russia December 18, 2017

Meet the Moldovan olah with a burning love for colors

Anna, a Moldovan olah with an affinity for art, has presented her paintings in solo and group exhibitions in Israel and around the world.

 Anna Aiach

European MPs condemn the existence of antisemitic monuments in Moldova

The monuments include the Octavian Goga’s statue and the Alley of Classics in the Great Central Park of Chisinau.

Photo of the statue of Octavian Goga and an archived photo.

New Moldova Christian caucus launches to support Jerusalem

Leo van Doesburg said that Moldova's "commitment to strengthening ties with Israel sets a positive example for other countries in Europe and the rest of the world."

 Members of parliament hold a session in Chisinau, Moldova, February 16, 2023.

Israeli-Moldovan politician seeks to annul sanctions at EU court

The Shor Party members, led by Moldovan-Israeli lawmaker Ilan Shor, were alleged to have been involved in EURO 254 million bank fraud case.

 Israeli-Moldovan lawmaker Ilan Shor.

Israeli clubs pick up speed in continental qualifying

Maccabi Haifa stumbles • Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises • Beitar draws with PAOK in first leg of Conference League clash

 : MACCABI TEL AVIV teammates Eran Zahavi (left) and Eylon Almog (right) celebrate during their 3-0 victory over Petrocub in the first leg of their Champions League second-round qualifying duel.