Moldovan head of state sends condolences to families of victims of train accident in Spain
Moldpres,
19 January 2026 15:50
President Maia Sandu has conveyed a message of condolences following a tragic railway accident in Spain, expressing solidarity with the families of the victims and with the Spanish people.“I extend my condolences to the families of those affected by the tragic train col...
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