Tensions with Romania

By Danai Koulouri

  • Moldovans travel without visas within the EU

    Government accuses Romania of undermining the country by easing Romanian citizenship application procedures for Moldovans. Romanian citizenship allowsGovernment reverses decision to allow Romania to open two new consulates in Moldova
  • resignation of the communist Vasile Tarlev

    resignation of the communist Vasile Tarlev

    Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev resigns, saying the country needs a government with more public appeal. President Voronin nominates deputy prime minister Zinaida Greceanii, another Communist, as Moldova's first woman premier
  • President of Moldova and Dniester leader restart peace talks

    President of Moldova and Dniester leader restart peace talks

    President Vladimir Voronin and Dniester leader Igor Smirnov meet for the first time in seven years; agree on the need to restart peace talks which broke down in 2001.

  • Moldova without supplies for several weeks

    Russian-Ukrainian dispute over gas prices leaves Moldova without supplies for several weeks, and Moldovans in several towns without any heating.
  • violent protests and political deadlock

    violent protests and political deadlock

    Ruling Communists declared winners of disputed election. Result triggers violent protests and political deadlock.
  • President Voronin as parliament speaker

    President Voronin as parliament speaker

    Communist MPs elect outgoing President Voronin as parliament speaker
  • Communists lose their majority

    Communists lose their majority

    New parliamentary polls. Communists lose their majority