Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianolgo in the first electoral debate at the Palace of the Republic

The two candidates participating in the second round of the presidential elections faced off today in an electoral debate at the Palace of the Republic. They asked each other questions directly, without anyone moderating their discussion. The candidates had the opportunity to express their views on the country's key issues, such as the economy, justice and European integration. The event was watched with interest on several TV channels and online.

CEC starts printing ballot papers for the second round of the presidential elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) started printing the ballot papers for the second round of the November 3 presidential elections, intended for polling stations throughout the country.

Police address authenticity of list linked to electoral corruption

The General Inspectorate of Police announces that it cannot confirm or deny the authenticity of the recently published list, which contains the names of individuals presented as sympathisers, activists, or members of the "Șor" organisation.

Elderly in nursing home denied secret vote during elections

The Promo-LEX Association calls upon state institutions to take action regarding a case observed on election day, in which the right to a secret and freely expressed vote was not ensured for 25 elderly residents of a nursing home in Comrat.

Law enforcement targets Gagauzia officials amid corruption probe

Moldovan law enforcement authorities have conducted searches across multiple regions of the country as part of a criminal investigation launched on grounds of electoral corruption and illicit financing of political parties.

Moldova’s police intensify crackdown on voter bribery cases

Law enforcement officials have announced that they have issued 295 reports related to cases of voter bribery, with 163 of these forwarded to the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA) for review and legal action according to jurisdiction.

Teleradio-Moldova to challenge Audiovisual Council's fine

Teleradio-Moldova will contest the decision of the Audiovisual Council (CA), which sanctioned the public television station with a fine of five thousand lei for allegedly broadcasting information that constitutes electoral agitation.

Presidential candidates to face off in live debate on Moldova 1

Teleradio Moldova has announced that it will host an electoral debate for the second round of voting on Monday, October 28, inviting candidates Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo to participate.

Upcoming electoral debates set for October 27 in Moldova

The two candidates participating in the second round of the presidential elections have agreed on the regulations for organising the electoral debates on Sunday, October 27.

Voter certificates invalid for second round on November 3

Certificates for the right to vote issued for the elections on October 20 are not valid for the second round of the presidential election scheduled for November 3.

Vote buying threatens Moldova's democratic integrity

The electoral environment in Moldova is profoundly influenced by the potential for vote buying, a practice that undermines the principles of democracy. It is imperative to understand that the act of purchasing votes is a crime that detracts from democratic integrity.

Ballot papers for the second round of presidential elections are printed

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has started printing ballot papers for the second round of the November 3 presidential election, intended for polling stations abroad. Thus, 839,200 ballot papers will be printed, of which 768,850 - in Romanian, 69,850 - in Russian and 500 in Gagauz.