Tag: Gagauzia
(VIDEO) History of the Gagauz people – documentary movie
In the heart of Eastern Europe, in a picturesque corner of Moldova, a community thrives with a rich identity rooted in culture and tradition. The Gagauz people carry an undiscovered history that...
Gagauzian Deputies Push for No-Confidence Vote Against Executive Committee
Two deputies of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia have initiated a motion for a no-confidence vote against the Executive Committee led by Governor Eugenia Gutsul, reports IPN's regional correspondent.Deputies Alexandru Tarnavschi and...
Examples of functional European autonomies
In the process of dialogue between Chisinau and Comrat the European practices of the functioning of territorial autonomies are studied. South Tyrol in Italy and the ¬Aaland Islands in Finland are two...
The Parliamentary Working Group on Gagauzia
“All the conflicts can be resolved”, said Martti Ahtisaari, winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace.The communication may become the key for success in the relationships between the central authorities of the...
The referenda in 2014 and consolidation of the dialogue
On the 2nd of February 2014, the population of the autonomy were called to take part in two referenda – consultative and legislative, which were subsequently declared to be illegal by the...
Modification of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova in 2003. How did it affect Gagaguzia?
On 29th of July 1994, the Parliament adopted the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova. Since then the supreme Law of the country underwent a series of modifications, but one happened on...
Celebration of Martisor in Gagauzia
The Gagauz, same as some other nations, celebrate Martisor at the beginning of March. Throughout the autonomous territory concerts and festivals are being organized “Mêrtisor Gagauziyada”.For the Gagauz, Martisor is primarily...
The legend of Hederlez celebration
Hederlez is one of the main springtime celebrations of the Gagauz, symbolizing the beginning of grazing and of agricultural work.The awakening of nature and the respect to the traditions of the ancestors...