Activist Marat Ghelman: 'Moldova is European; there is no other choice'

Marat Ghelman, a prominent gallerist, journalist, and social activist, states, "The Republic of Moldova is a European country." He believes that today's election is not merely "a choice between Europe and Russia, but rather between the past and the future." Ghelman was born and educated in Chisinau, later working in Russia. After the annexation of Crimea in 2014, he moved to Montenegro.

Police expect Monday protest disruptions; three detained

Three individuals, including two brothers who have been under surveillance by law enforcement for nearly two months, were arrested by officers from the National Investigation Inspectorate and the "Fulger" police unit. They are reportedly linked to plans for causing mass disturbances following the elections on September 28.

Cyberattack attempt on Moldova 1 TV and Radio Moldova websites

On Sunday, September 28, the websites of Moldova's public television and radio stations, moldova1.md and radiomoldova.md, were targeted by a DDoS cyberattack. According to the Cloudflare protection system, the servers received over 36 million fake requests in just a few minutes.

Nicușor Dan: A decisive, historic day for Moldova

President Nicușor Dan sent a message to Moldovan citizens in Romania on Sunday, urging them to participate in the parliamentary elections on September 28. He described these elections as "decisive" and "historic" for the country's future, according to HotNews.

CEC: 1,151,000 votes cast by 4 p.m.; 141 violations reported

The General Inspectorate of Police reported that by 4:00 p.m., there were 141 instances of electoral legislation violations in the country. Additionally, several polling stations abroad experienced disruptions due to bomb threats. However, Angelica Caraman, the president of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), stated that the electoral process is continuing safely.

Kasparov: Putin sees Moldova as 'consumable material'

Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov has warned that the Putin regime in the Kremlin is normalising war in Russia and views Moldova as "consumable material" in its imperial ambitions.

Bomb alerts in Security Zone; police assure citizens are safe

On Sunday, September 28, employees from the Explosives and Technical Section of the Ministry of Internal Affairs responded to multiple locations within the Security Zone after receiving notifications of possible bomb threats via robocalls. According to the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), specialized teams are currently verifying the information and implementing measures to ensure the safety of citizens.

NATO general: Ukraine drones and strikes deep in Russia

“Ukrainian forces are becoming increasingly effective at striking military targets deep inside Russian territory. It is a matter of capabilities, meaning personnel, equipment and training,” stated NATO’s Coordinator for Support to Ukraine, Major General Maik Keller, in an interview with the dpa agency, as reported by DW.

Moldova election: 'Moldova Mare' barred over Russian funds

A Chișinău appeals court has rejected a challenge by the "Moldova Mare" party against the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) decision to bar it from the election.

Moldova elections: President Sandu cites voter fraud and 'carousel' scheme allegations

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has cited a number of irregularities recorded during the parliamentary elections, including instances of the organized transportation of voters to polling stations abroad and voting using the "carousel" scheme. In a new message released on Election Day, the Moldovan leader reiterated her call for citizens to vote, wherever they are.

UEFA U19 Futsal: Moldova suffer heavy 7-0 defeat to Ukraine in opener

The Republic of Moldova were beaten 7-0 by Ukraine in their opening match of the UEFA European Under-19 Futsal Championship. The tournament is taking place in Chișinău, running from 28 September to 5 October.

Moldova elections: Thresholds, D’Hondt rule, and the race for 101 seats

Moldova's parliamentary elections set the electoral threshold at 5% for political parties, 7% for electoral blocs, and 2% for independent candidates.