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'Berlin Wall's Lessons For Today'

In an op-ed for "USA Today," Jeffrey Gedmin discusses RFE and the role of free media in societies living under repressive regimes. More
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For over 55 years, Radio Europa Libera, now RFE/RL's Moldovan Service, has been a dependable source of professional, independent, and up-to-the minute information and news. Frequently cited in the local media, Radio Europa Libera has a substantial presence in Moldova.



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Moving Beyond Russia's Embrace

Russia enjoys dabbling in the domestic politics of its neighboring countries, publicly supporting its favorite politicians, and demonstrating its contempt for those whom it dislikes. But it rarely -- at least among its European neighbors -- gets the result it is seeking. More

The Best Place In The World To Live? You Might Be Surprised

What's your idea of the best place in which to live? Many people would probably answer that palm trees and a gleaming beach would be a good start to their idea of earthly paradise. But in real life, the country which scores best on a whole range of economic and quality-of-life issues is a good deal colder. More

Examining The Impact Of New Media On Authoritarian Regimes

After a year in which Twitter and Facebook catalyzed protest movements in Iran and Moldova and authoritarian regimes around the world unleashed new tools of Internet control, a Congressional panel was told how new media and the Internet affect the balance of power between human rights activists and authoritarian governments. More

Global Growth Remains Strong Despite Crisis

Mobile phone and Internet growth has remained strong despite the global economic crisis -- and one of the fastest-growing areas is Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union. That's according to a new report by the UN's trade body. More

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact Still Divides Europe

Seventy years after the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the role the accord played in triggering World War II and dividing Europe remains the subject of intense debate. Opinion is split even among academics and politicians who agree throwing light on Soviet crimes is an essential part of healing Europe's historical wounds. More
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Facts & Stats

Map of Moldova

MOLDOVA

Population
4,324,450 (with Transdniester, 2008 estimate)

Ethnic Groups:
Moldovan/Romanian 78.2%
Ukrainian 8.4%
Russian 5.8%
Gagauz 4.4%
Bulgarian 1.9%
other 1.3%
(2004 census)

Religions:
Eastern Orthodox 98%
Jewish 1.5%
Baptist and other 0.5%
(2000)

Languages:
Moldovan (Romanian)
Russian
Gagauz

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