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.

Dorin Recean denounces attempts of electoral fraud and calls for mobilization for the second round: "They can't commit fraud as much as we can vote"

The vote cast by the citizens of the Republic of Moldova in the elections on October 20 reflects the desire of the majority of people to continue on the European path, despite attempts at fraud and electoral propaganda. This statement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean at the beginning of the Government meeting on October 23. The official thanked all citizens, including those in the diaspora, for their active participation in the vote and called on political forces to condemn attempts of election fraud and thus defend democracy.

The United States is concerned about Russian interference ahead of the presidential runoff

The United States is concerned that Russia will again try to prevent the citizens of the Republic of Moldova from exercising their sovereign right to elect their president in the second round of the presidential election. The statement was made by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, a few days before the second round, scheduled for November 3.

Expert: Disinformation and propaganda significantly influenced the vote of voters

Both the presidential election and the constitutional referendum were well organized in terms of electoral administration. However, disinformation and propaganda significantly influenced the vote of the voters. This was announced by Elena Calistru, president of Funky Citizens Romania for Moldova 1 TV.

International experts: Elections in the Republic of Moldova, marked by external interference and disinformation

The presidential election and the constitutional referendum took place in the context of massive attempts at foreign interference and sustained attacks on democratic values and institutions. This is the conclusion of the international observers, who monitored the smooth conduct of the polls. Moreover, experts say that misinformation continues to spread online, and authorities should act systematically to counter fakes.