โ๐ท๐บ /๐ฒ๐ฉ NEW: The Russian-Moldovan company Moldovagaz has been stripped of its license to supply gas to Moldova.
Moldovagaz is the largest energy company in Moldova.
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Moldovagaz is the largest energy company in Moldova.
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๐ง๐ฆ ๐ท๐ธ The ruling Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) in Republika Srpska has rejected the Bosnian Court's verdict against President Milorad Dodik and has called for the establishment of a Government of National Unity.
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โ๐ฆ๐ฑ NEW: Albania to launch a national olive oil brand with World Bank support.
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โโUPDATE: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn said Hungary will not accept the verdict against Milorad Dodik, President of the Republic of Srpska. ๐ The National Independent โ
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โ๏ธ๐ญ๐บ WATCH: Hungarian PM Viktor Orban called the attempt to remove Srpska President Milorad Dodik over his opposition to EU-appointed overseers โunacceptable,โ affirming Dodik as the rightful, elected leader and denouncing Brussels' interference.
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โโ๐ท๐ด URGENT: Ion Iliescu, Romania's first post-communist president, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 95 after a prolonged battle with lung cancer.
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โโ๏ธ๐ฒ๐ฉ URGENT: Evgenia Gutul, the leader of Gagauzia, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
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โโ๏ธ๐ฒ๐ฉ URGENT: Evgenia Gutul, the leader of Gagauzia, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. ๐ The National Independent โ
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โNOTE: Rerum Novarum reported earlier in July that prosecutors were already asking for a prison term.
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๐ฒ๐ฉโก- Prosecutors demand a 9-year sentence for Evghenia Gutul, Governor of the Gagauzia region of Moldova.
Gagauz are threatening to mass protest any decision against Gutul. Gutul was detained earlier this year in March upon arrival from Moscow.
Gagauz are threatening to mass protest any decision against Gutul. Gutul was detained earlier this year in March upon arrival from Moscow.
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โโ๏ธ๐ฒ๐ฉ URGENT: Evgenia Gutul, the leader of Gagauzia, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. ๐ The National Independent โ
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โ๐ฒ๐ฉ /โ๏ธ Charges Against Evgenia Gutul, leader of the Moldovan Autonomous Region of Gagauzia
โก๏ธ She is accused of illegal political financing, specifically funneling undeclared funds from Russia to support the nowโbanned ศor (Shor) Party between 2019 and 2022.
โก๏ธ Prosecutors allege that she received funds from an organized criminal group, amounting to roughly 42.5 million Moldovan lei (~$2.5 million).
โก๏ธ Now, a Chisinau court found her guilty of illegal financing of political parties and election campaigns, and mismanaging party financial resources.
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โ๐ฒ๐ฉ Moldova: Two Breakaway Realities
โ๐ฒ๐ฉ Gagauzia vs. Transnistria โ What's the Difference?
Both are located within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova, but they are very different in status, history, and alignment.
๐ฆ Gagauzia
- Status: Autonomous Territorial Unit within Moldova.
- Population: Mainly Gagauz (a Turkic-speaking Orthodox Christian group).
- Autonomy: Granted by Moldovan law in 1994 after tensions over independence.
- Politics: Pro-Russian sentiment, but still under full Moldovan control
- Capital: Comrat.
๐ฅ Transnistria
- Status: Breakaway region โ de facto independent, but unrecognized.
- Population: Mix of Russians, Ukrainians, and Moldovans.
- Autonomy: Declared independence in 1990; not recognized internationally.
- Politics: Strong Russian military and political presence.
- Capital: Tiraspol.
๐ Key Difference:
While Gagauzia is officially part of Moldova with legal autonomy, Transnistria functions as a self-proclaimed state with its own government, army, and border control โ despite having no international recognition.
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Both are located within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova, but they are very different in status, history, and alignment.
๐ฆ Gagauzia
- Status: Autonomous Territorial Unit within Moldova.
- Population: Mainly Gagauz (a Turkic-speaking Orthodox Christian group).
- Autonomy: Granted by Moldovan law in 1994 after tensions over independence.
- Politics: Pro-Russian sentiment, but still under full Moldovan control
- Capital: Comrat.
๐ฅ Transnistria
- Status: Breakaway region โ de facto independent, but unrecognized.
- Population: Mix of Russians, Ukrainians, and Moldovans.
- Autonomy: Declared independence in 1990; not recognized internationally.
- Politics: Strong Russian military and political presence.
- Capital: Tiraspol.
๐ Key Difference:
While Gagauzia is officially part of Moldova with legal autonomy, Transnistria functions as a self-proclaimed state with its own government, army, and border control โ despite having no international recognition.
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๐ท๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฑ Serbia exported ammunition to Israel worth 55.5 million euros in the first half of 2025, already surpassing the record set in 2024.
This occurred despite a June announcement that halted all arms exports.
These shipments coincided with 16 Israeli cargo flights, involving both state-owned and private Serbian companies.
This occurred despite a June announcement that halted all arms exports.
These shipments coincided with 16 Israeli cargo flights, involving both state-owned and private Serbian companies.
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โโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฆ /๐ท๐ธ BREAKING: Milorad Dodik officially stripped of presidency mandate in Republika Srpska following court ruling.
Bosniaโs Central Election Commission unanimously revoked Dodikโs mandate after a final verdict found him guilty of defying High Representative Christian Schmidtโs decisions; sentenced to one year in prison (convertible to fine) and six-year political ban.
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Bosniaโs Central Election Commission unanimously revoked Dodikโs mandate after a final verdict found him guilty of defying High Representative Christian Schmidtโs decisions; sentenced to one year in prison (convertible to fine) and six-year political ban.
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โโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฆ /๐ท๐ธ BREAKING: Milorad Dodik officially stripped of presidency mandate in Republika Srpska following court ruling. Bosniaโs Central Election Commission unanimously revoked Dodikโs mandate after a final verdict found him guilty of defying High Representativeโฆ
โโ๏ธ๐ท๐ธ URGENT: Dodik declared that he will not leave office.
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๐ง๐ฆ ๐ท๐ธ Dodik announced a referendum in the Republika Srpska
He stated that the coalition is determined to continue defending the constitutional and Dayton position of Republika Srpska and notes that this position is strongly threatened by the actions of Christian Schmidt, who is neither legal nor legitimate, not confirmed by the Security Council, and behind him stands only one political will.
"The mandate was given to me by the people, so we will listen to them in the referendum about me and the function I perform, which will, I believe, as we agreed, be held based on the Assembly's decision during the people's period. Bosniak politics have exhausted all their wishes, we consider it in vain. They did not want for themselves, but wanted against us. Everything they have done during this time was directed against Republika Srpska," said Dodik.
He stated that the coalition is determined to continue defending the constitutional and Dayton position of Republika Srpska and notes that this position is strongly threatened by the actions of Christian Schmidt, who is neither legal nor legitimate, not confirmed by the Security Council, and behind him stands only one political will.
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โโ๏ธ๐ง๐ฆ /๐ท๐ธ BREAKING: Milorad Dodik officially stripped of presidency mandate in Republika Srpska following court ruling. Bosniaโs Central Election Commission unanimously revoked Dodikโs mandate after a final verdict found him guilty of defying High Representativeโฆ
โโ๏ธ๐ท๐ธ /๐ท๐ธ Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Daฤiฤ:
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If they can remove a democratically elected president today, they can abolish the Republic of Srpska tomorrow. Anyone who thinks we will sit idly by is deeply mistaken.
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โ๐ต๐ฑ NEW: The new president of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, just announced his wish to expand the Bucharest Nine Format in his inaugural speech at the Polish Parliament:
The Bucharest 9 Format is focused on military cooperation between 9 states on NATOโs eastern flank and was created after Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine in 2014.
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I wish that the Bucharest Nine will become the Bucharest Eleven, together with the Scandinavian countries. We Poles are responsible for building NATO's eastern flank. This will be the direction of my presidency.
The Bucharest 9 Format is focused on military cooperation between 9 states on NATOโs eastern flank and was created after Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine in 2014.
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