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Clashes Erupt in Moldova Over Church Control Dispute

2/12/2026

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  • Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said all citizens must obey the law amid the Dereneu dispute.
  • Parishioners clashed with police after a Russian Orthodox Church priest took control of a church.
  • The incident highlights divisions between the Russian-linked church (1,000 parishes) and the Romanian-linked church (300).
  • Six people, including the village mayor, were detained.
  • Munteanu urged resolving issues through lawful means and emphasized equal obligations for all.