Moldova

Israel plans Moldova terminal as part of NIS 20 million Uman operation - report

Israeli officials estimate the government will spend NIS 20m. on a Moldova terminal to support thousands of haredim flying to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.

Jewish men pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, October 1, 2024
Moldova's national flag is seen in central Chisinau, Moldova

Israel and Moldova sign strategic wheat partnership to boost food security

 ISRAEL WINGER Manor Solomon (10) finalized a loan this week from Tottenham to Villarreal ahead of the blue-and-white’s pair of World Cup qualifiers this weekend, against Moldova and Italy, in which the 26-year-old is slated to feature.

Israel's national soccer team back to 2026 World Cup qualifying

Israeli-born Or Cohen stands with his Ukrainian wife, Anya, and their 3-year-old son Adam, in the backyard of their farmhouse in Novokatovsk, a Transnistrian village right on the border with Ukraine, June 2025.

Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door


6 European cities Israelis don’t know – and their prices will surprise you

From Timișoara to Bitola – Europe’s cheapest family spots revealed. Hotels from NIS 122 a night and free attractions make these hidden gems perfect for budget-friendly vacations.

Timișoara, Romania

Vandals daub swastikas on Jewish gravestones in Moldova

A criminal case was opened on grounds of desecration and inciting racial hatred but no further details were provided on the incident.

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

Moldova's ties to Israel have never been better, FM tells 'Post' - interview

Moldova's Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi also accused Russia of testing its destabilization tactics in Moldova before exporting them elsewhere.

 Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi, meets with The Jerusalem Post's reporter Amichai Stein in Jerusalem, May 27th, 2025.

Russia says it will retaliate after Moldova expels three of its diplomats

Moldova accused Russia of helping pro-Kremlin MP Alexander Nesterovschii flee before his 12-year sentence, expelling three Russian diplomats. Russia vowed retaliation.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link in Moscow, Russia, March 31, 2023.

Israeli FM Sa’ar honored at opening of Israel’s permanent embassy in Moldova

Sa'ar reflected on Moldova’s historical significance in Jewish memory, including the 1903 Kishinev pogrom. He also shared familial ties with Moldova, revealing his grandfather originated in Chișinău.

 Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meeting members of the Moldovan Jewish community, February 2025.

FM Sa'ar announces opening of new embassy in Moldova

Sa'ar said in late December that he planned to open an embassy in the country as a response to the embassy they had closed in Ireland.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with his Moldovan counterpart, Mihai Popsoi, at the opening of the Israeli embassy in Moldova on February 4, 2025.

Murder in Dubai: How the murder of a Chabad rabbi reverberates regionally - analysis

One thing is clear: this is a critical test for the resilience of the Abraham Accords.

 Zvi Kogan, an Israeli rabbi, stands outside a supermarket, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 18, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.

EU slams 'unprecedented interference' by Russia in Moldova referendum

Russia denies the allegations of meddling. On Monday, the Kremlin branded Moldova's votes as "unfree."

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

Israeli oligarch allegedly represents Putin’s interests in Moldova ahead of election

Moldova, a small country of under three million people between Ukraine and Romania, has been a focal point for Russian efforts to maintain influence in Eastern Europe.

 Supporters of the "Shor" party gather to protest outside the Constitutional Court of Moldova as it rules on the opposition party's consitutionality, in Chisinau on June 19, 2023.

Germany says Moldova could be next in line if Ukraine falls

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that supporting Ukraine is crucial for ensuring the stability and survival of neighboring Moldova.

Foreign ministers speak at the Moldova Partnership Platform conference in Chisinau, September 17, 2024

What does Jewish life look like for teens from places where the Jewish community is small?

Many of the teenagers in these diasporic communities have noticed a rise in antisemitism since October 7.

 Jewish teens from more than 40 countries attended BBYO's annual International Convention in Orlando in February 2024.