Renato Usatîi stays neutral in Moldova’s presidential election

Renato Usatîi, who placed third in the first round of the presidential election, has announced that he will not support either of the two remaining candidates—Maia Sandu or Alexandr Stoianoglo—in the second round.

Electoral corruption in Moldova: Șor group funds investigated

Since September 2022, significant flows of illegal funds have arrived in the Republic of Moldova from the Russian Federation.

Doctor detained for violating secret ballot in Comrat

The doctor who acknowledged the violation of the secret ballot in a nursing home in Comrat has been detained by the police. Based on the gathered evidence, it has been established that the doctor accepted corrupt financial inducements to misuse his position for this purpose.

LIVE // Teleradio-Moldova hosts live electoral debate with Maia Sandu

The company "Teleradio-Moldova" has invited Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo to participate in a live electoral debate, which will be broadcast on Moldova 1 and Radio Moldova.

Portnikov: Moldova’s choice between European future and Russian past

Moldovan citizens face a choice between the future and the past, asserts Ukrainian journalist Vitali Portnikov. In his YouTube podcast, Portnikov stated that Russia will inevitably lose influence in the post-Soviet region, lacking the capacity to occupy all of Ukraine.

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.