2024 in Moldova

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Events from the year 2024 in Moldova .

Incumbents

Photo	Post	Name
	President of Moldova	Maia Sandu
	Prime Minister of Moldova	Dorin Recean
	President of the Parliament	Igor Grosu

Events

February

• 28 February – Officials in the Russian-backed breakaway region of Transnistria, internationally recognised as a part of Moldova, appeal to the Russian Duma for more intervention in Transnistria amid increasing tension with the government of Moldova. ^[1]

April

• 24 April – Moldova files a criminal case against Evghenia Guțul, the leader of Gagauzia, over funds received from Russia. ^[2]

June

• 5 June – Igor Gorgan, the former Chief of the General Staff of Moldova, is stripped of his rank and medals after media reports reveal that he had been spying for Russia. ^[3]
• 7 June – The European Commission allows Moldova to begin negotiations on joining the European Union. ^[4]
• 10 June – President Maia Sandu signs amendments to the country's criminal code expanding provisions against treason into law. ^[5]
• 12 June – The United States imposes sanctions on Evghenia Guțul, the pro-Russian governor of Gagauzia. ^[6]
• 25 June – The European Union formally launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. ^[7]

July

• 31 July – The Parliament of Moldova is searched by the Security and Intelligence Service of Moldova following reports of spying involving the head of the legislature's legal department, Ion Creanga. ^[8]

August

• 1 August – Authorities announce the arrest of two government employees on suspicion of spying for an undisclosed country. ^[9]

September

• 12 September – A Moldovan soldier is fatally shot in unclear circumstances along the demarcation line with Transnistria. ^[10]

October

• 3 October – Authorities announce the discovery of a plot by businessman Ilan Shor involving $15 million in funds from Russia that were distributed to around 130,000 people in order to bribe voters into selecting anti-Western decisions during the 2024 Moldovan presidential election and 2024 Moldovan European Union membership constitutional referendum and spread disinformation against the European Union on social media, following raids on 26 locations nationwide. ^{[11] [12]}
• 20 October:
  • 2024 Moldovan presidential election (first round): Both incumbent president Maia Sandu and former prosecutor-general Alexandr Stoianoglo advance to the runoff. ^[13]
  • 2024 Moldovan European Union membership constitutional referendum: A narrow majority of voters approve proposals to amend the constitution in order to enshrine Moldova's commitment to join the European Union. ^[13]
• 27 October – A Socata TB20 ultra-light aircraft registered in Germany crashes in Vadul lui Vodă, killing its pilot. ^[14]

November

• 3 November – 2024 Moldovan presidential election (second round): Maia Sandu wins reelection with 54.97% of the vote. ^[15]

December

• 13 December – Parliament approves a 60-day state of emergency beginning on 16 December amid concerns over possible power outages caused by the end of Russian gas supplies to the Cuciurgan power station in Transnistria. ^[16]

Art and entertainment

• List of Moldovan submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
• Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Deaths

• 12 February – Mihai Amihalachioaie, 62, accordionist and conductor ^[17]
• 14 February – John Onoje, 64, Sierra Leonean-born Moldovan political activist ^[18]
• 11 June – Arcadie Spoială, 36, film director ^[19]
• 12 June – Ion Krasnopolsky, 79, musician ^[20]
• 21 June – Spiridon Vangheli, 92, children's author, poet and translator ^[21]
• 6 July – Teodor Zgureanu, 85, conductor and composer ^[22]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in Moldova

Source: ^[23]

• 1–2 January – New Year's Day
• 7–8 January – Orthodox Christmas Day
• 8 March – International Women's Day
• 1 May – Labour Day
• 5 May – Orthodox Easter Sunday
• 6 May – Orthodox Easter
• 9 May – Victory Day
• 1 June – Children's Day
• 27 August – Independence Day
• 31 August – Romanian Language Day
• 25 December - Catholic Christmas

See also

• 2024 in the European Union
• 2024 in Europe

References

1. "Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia as a spat with the pro-Western government worsens". AP News. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
2. "Moldova brings criminal case against pro-Russian Gagauzia leader to court". Reuters . April 24, 2024.
3. "Moldova strips general of rank and medals over Russian spying allegations". Politico . June 5, 2024.
4. "European Commission greenlights Ukraine and Moldova for EU membership talks". TVP . June 8, 2024.
5. "Moldovan President Sandu approves changes to treason law despite concerns from opposition, Amnesty International". The Kyiv Independent . June 11, 2024.
6. "US sanctions pro-Russia governor of Moldova's Gagauzia region". Reuters . June 12, 2024.
7. BAUBE, Olivier. "EU To Kick Off 'Historic' Membership Talks With Ukraine, Moldova". Barron's. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
8. "Moldovan parliament reportedly searched in connection to Russian espionage investigation". The Kyiv Independent. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
9. "Moldova expels Russian diplomat after detaining two officials suspected of treason and conspiracy". Associated Press. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
10. "Moldovan Soldier Killed in Rare Transdniestria Border Incident". US News & World Report. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
11. "Moldova uncovers $15 million Russian-backed plot to influence upcoming elections with bribes and disinformation". The Kyiv Independent. 4 October 2024.
12. "Moldova Uncovers 'Unprecedented' Pro-Russia Vote Rigging". The Moscow Times. 3 October 2024.
13. "Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin". BBC. 21 October 2024.
14. "Small German-registered plane crashes in Moldova, killing lone pilot on board". Associated Press. 27 October 2024.
15. "Pro-EU leader claims Moldova victory despite alleged Russian meddling". BBC. 2024-11-04. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
16. "Moldova declares emergency ahead of expected Russia gas cuts". France 24. 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
17. "S-a stins din viață acordeonistul și dirijorul Mihai Amihalachioaie". July 8, 2024.
18. Conovali, Mihaela (2024-06-26). "Activistul John Onoje a murit. Acesta a locuit în ultimii ani în Belgia". NewsMaker (in Romanian). Retrieved 2024-07-08.
19. "Bărbatul care a murit strivit de un copac, în timpul furtunii în stânga Nistrului, este regizorul Arcadie Spoială". Pro TV (in Romanian). Retrieved 2024-07-08.
20. "Cînd va fi petrecut pe ultimul drum Artistul Emerit al Republicii Moldova, Ion Krasnopolsky". noi.md (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-07-08.
21. "Ultima oră! "Tatăl lui Guguță", Spiridon Vangheli, a trecut în neființă". UNIMEDIA (in Romanian). 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
22. "Artistul Poporului Teodor Zgureanu a plecat la cele veșnice". noi.md (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-07-08.
23. "Moldova Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 10 December 2023.

External links

• Online calendar