Culture minister calls for calm in conflict over church in central Moldova settlement
Moldpres,
11 February 2026 15:10
The tensions in the village of Dereneu, central Calarasi district, generated by the dispute over the right of use of the Dormition of Mother of God church, today were commented by Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan, before the government meeting, where he called for calm and res...
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