	"THEY ARE LICE!" Not exactly using diplomatic language, Pridnestrovie's Foreign Minister causes an unnecessary stir with the 2 newest EU members. [more]					AFTER MOLDOVA'S ATTACK on Transdniestria in 1992, the local population strengthened its struggle for independence. A look back at the roots of the conflict helps provide a glimpse of what the future could bring. [more]

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Seeking recognition: Marchers display a large PMR flag during a recent celebration of the 'de facto' country's independence

Seeking recognition: Marchers display a large PMR flag during a recent celebration of the 'de facto' country's independence

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PMR Foreign Ministry: "Kosovo sets new model for conflict solving"The recognition of Kosovo's unilateral independence declaration established a new conflict settlement model which is based on the priority of people’s right to self-determination. This is noted in an official statement issued by Pridnestrovie's Foreign Ministry. It now calls for international recognition of Pridnestrovie's existing 'de facto' independence as the best way to finally solve the territorial conflict with neighboring Moldova. [more]

<h1>Seeking recognition: Marchers display a large PMR flag during a recent celebration of the 'de facto' country's independence</h1> Pridnestrovie or Transnistria is the name for the left bank of the Moldavian Dniester River / Dniestr River, or Dnestr (Nistru). <a href="http://www.visitpmr.com/">Seeking recognition: Marchers display a large PMR flag during a recent celebration of the 'de facto' country's independence</a> which is independent although Moldavia considers it part of Moldova and a Moldovan breakaway region or separatist republic of Moldova. <p> <h2>Tiraspol Times Transnistria news and Transdniester newspaper from PMR Pridnestrovie and Moldova:</h2> It is called Transdniester, Transdniestr or Trans-Dniestria and its breakaway regime in separatist Transnistria became independent from Moldova in 1990 and is today separate de facto state. Large cities and towns include Tiraspol Dubossary Rybnitsa Bender or Bendery with Tighina as well as Grigoriopol, Kamenka / Camenca and Slobozya. The main political leaders are Yevgeny Shevchuk and president Igor Smirnov. <p> <a href=" http://pridnestrovie.net/">Pridnestrovie Transnistria</a> <a href="http://www.pridnestrovie.net/index.html">Transdnistria between Moldova (Moldova Republic or Moldovan republic) and Ukraine</a> <a href="http://www.tiraspoltimes.com/index.php">Tiraspol Transdniestr (or Trans-Dnistria)</a> <a href="http://www.pridnestrovie.net/aboutus.html">About Pridnestrovie breakaway republic</a> <a href="links.html">Links to Transnistria's government</a> <a href="http://www.pridnestrovie.net/image">Photos and images from Transdniestria</a>