Eurovision 2025 final on moldova 1 tonight at 22:00

The winner of the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will be crowned tonight, May 17, 2025. The Grand Final is being held at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, and will be broadcast live on Moldova 1, starting at 22:00.

Chișinău rejects Simion’s fraud claims: "Moldovans with Romanian citizenship are free people"

George Simion, the AUR candidate in the Romanian presidential elections, has accused the Chisinau government of electoral fraud. In response, the Chisinau government rejected these accusations and encouraged citizens with dual citizenship to vote without fear.

May 15 – International Day of Families marked in the Republic of Moldova

The International Day of Families is celebrated today, May 15, worldwide, including in the Republic of Moldova. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1993, this day promotes family values—solidarity, equality and mutual support – as the foundation of a healthy society. In 2025, the global theme is “Family and Climate Change”, highlighting the essential role of families in adopting a sustainable lifestyle. On this day, the Republic of Moldova's leadership sent congratulations and encouragement to citizens.

Moldova approves roadmaps for EU accession Cluster 1

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved three strategic documents required for opening Cluster 1 – Fundamental Values within the European Union accession negotiations.

Diplomatic tour: Mihai Popșoi visits Denmark, Luxembourg, Estonia and Latvia

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, is undertaking a diplomatic tour from May 12 to May 20, 2025. He will visit four European countries: Denmark, Luxembourg, Estonia, and Latvia. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the purpose of these visits is to strengthen bilateral relations, promote Moldova's European integration, and participate in high-level international forums.

Surgeon Dumitru Tabac passed away at 73

Dr. Dumitru Tabac, one of the most respected surgeons in the Republic of Moldova, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Chisinau. His colleagues at the Republican Clinical Hospital "Timofei Moșneaga," where he worked for decades, made the sad announcement.

Candidate profile // George Simion – from unionist activist to far-right favorite

George Simion, the leader of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), is one of the most controversial candidates in the 2025 presidential elections in Romania. With a nationalist and anti-establishment discourse inspired by Donald Trump's MAGA movement, Simion successfully advanced in the first round of the elections and qualified for the second round with a significant lead.

Candidate profile // Nicușor Dan – from civic activist to pro-European alternative

Nicușor Dan is an independent politician and the current mayor of Bucharest. He is also a candidate for the 2025 presidential election. Trained as a mathematician, he graduated from the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. In Romania, he is recognized for his civic activism, his efforts to combat corruption, and his strong pro-European stance. He became a significant political figure in the 2010s when he founded the Union Save Bucharest, which later served as the foundation for the formation of the Union Save Romania (USR).

Chisinau Court will examine George Simion's request to lift the ban, immediately after the second round of the Romanian presidential elections

The Chisinau Court based in Râșcani will examine on May 19 the request of the leader of the AUR, George Simion, to cancel the ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The hearings in the case "Simion George-Nicolae versus the General Inspectorate for Migration" are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., according to the national court portal.

Second round of presidential elections in Romania on May 18: Next steps in the electoral process

Under the calendar for the Romanian presidential elections, applications to annul the elections can be submitted to the Constitutional Court until May 6 if there are allegations of electoral fraud. On May 8, the Central Electoral Bureau will send the voting results and the centralization documents to the Constitutional Court. The official validation of the first round of elections will occur shortly thereafter.

Presidential elections in Romania // Voting in the Republic of Moldova

Independent candidate and general mayor of Bucharest Nicușor Dan came first in the Republic of Moldova in the first round of the Romanian presidential elections. According to the final results published by the Permanent Electoral Authority, he scored 52.63% of the votes. In all, 90,851 people voted at the 64 open polling stations.

Easter aid payments start May 2, available by card or at the post office

Beginning today, May 2, more than 230,000 people in the Republic of Moldova will receive aid for the Easter holidays. This financial support is designed for families with children up to five years old, children with disabilities and individuals with severe disabilities.