Chisinau, Oct 14, 2024 (AFP) - Five things to know about Moldova

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2024-10-14

Moldova, which is facing presidential elections and a referendum on joining the EU on October 20, has been increasingly in the headlines since Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine. Although known for its wine industry and Orthodox monasteries, it is one of Europe's least visited countries. A frozen conflict over the mainly Russian-speaking breakaway Transnistria region is a key political issue. Here are five things to know about the ex-Soviet coun......

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