Tiraspol Times & Weekly Review - features

Negotiations must reflect an objective reality, says Henry Kissinger

Michael Garner — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:36:16 -0500

Kissinger says negotiations will only succeed if they reflect an objective reality. For Moldova and Pridnestrovie, it means both must face the facts on the ground.

Undiplomatic relations: Pridnestrovie clashes with Bulgaria, Romania

Jason Cooper — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:33:51 -0600

"They are lice!" Not exactly using diplomatic language, Pridnestrovie's Foreign Minister causes an unnecessary stir with the 2 newest EU members.

Dynamics of the Moldova / Transdniestria ethnic conflict (1988-92)

Airat R. Aklaev — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:20:37 -0600

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.

The 2003 plan for a common state with Moldova that Transdniester agreed to

Michael Garner — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:31:47 -0500

Together forever? Transdniestria agreed to a 2003 plan for becoming part of a common state with Moldova. But Moldova surprisingly turned it down, for reasons that were never fully explained.

Moving past a "frozen conflict", voters in Pridnestrovie look to the future

Times staff — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:22:34 -0500

A life on its own is what PMR has been living for 17+ years. Can the clock be turned back now, or is it best to just move forward?

Can a country legally exist if it is "self-proclaimed"..?

Michael Garner — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:32:09 -0500

Self-proclaimed: Like certain others, Pridnestrovie is merely a "selfproclaimed" state. This fact alone means that it is illegal, some say.

Pridnestrovie celebrates 17 years as "de facto" independent country

Jason Cooper — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:22:03 -0500

One more year in its independent existence was marked when Pridnestrovie turned 17. Coming of age, it is getting ready to find its place in the international community.

Moldova

Alex Holt — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:37:10 -0500

Transnistria was never in Moldova during any period of Moldova's history as an independent country since 1359. Could that change in the future?

Is Pridnestrovie a state?

Christophe Foucault — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:38:12 -0500

What on earth is this? Pridnestrovie claims it is a state. But opponents of independence say it isn't. We report, you decide.

Inside look: The quest to enter Europe

Emily Wood — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:31:37 -0500

Entering Europe is a long and hard struggle if you only have a Moldovan passport. Come along for the journey and get an inside look at life for immigrants from Europe's poorest country.