Political newcomer Vasile Tofan inherits his predecessors mandate to push Moldova closer to Europe and away from Russia. Moldova’s parliament has elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister and approved his new government. Tofan was approved by 53 votes to 21, with 21 abstentions, on Tuesday, »»»

CHISINAU, July 4 - A Russian cultural centre in Moldova, ordered closed by the pro-European government, shut its doors on Saturday after more than 15 years, with Russian officials expressing hope that they could still generate interest inside the country of 2.5 million. Moldova's government, a fier»»»