an update from the most recent news on the indymedia romania newswire
about the neighboring moldova and ukraine:

The conflict between staff and management at Moldova state television and
radio began in November 2003 after a legal amendment broke up the existing
company and created a new “public service.” Many voiced concern about the
one-third cut in staff and the new company's lack of independence from the
dictatorial government. On 27 July, 70 salaried staff formed the
“Committee for the defense of Human and Professional Values” and began a
non-stop strike, calling for the resignation of their bosses. The police
responded to the legally authorized demonstrations with savagery,
attacking children and beating one woman unconscious.

full story at  http://romania.indymedia.org/en/2004/08/344.shtml

and

Ukraine is building a shipping canal on the Bystroe arm of the Danube
Delta which gravely endagers the eco-system of the region. Environmental
groups together with other members of the Ukrainian, Romanian and
international civil society are protesting against the destruction of the
Danube Delta. Read on for more information about the issue, the most
prominent campaigns, and ways to take action:

full story at  http://romania.indymedia.org/en/2004/08/347.shtml