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.

Alexei Buzu: Hiring people with disabilities is progressing too slowly — we will increase investment

The Republic of Moldova has made significant strides in adopting inclusive programs to integrate people with disabilities into the workforce. However, progress remains slow, primarily due to the lack of essential infrastructure. This was stated by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu, during the "Pe Față" show on Moldova 1 TV. He highlighted that, as of 2023, the ministry's offices have only recently been adapted to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Romanian presidential elections // George Simion and Nicușor Dan, in the second round

George Simion, the candidate and leader of the far-right party Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), and Nicușor Dan, an independent candidate and the general mayor of Bucharest, have qualified for the second round of the presidential elections in Romania, according to preliminary results published by the Permanent Electoral Authority.

Marta Kos: Ukraine and Moldova will jointly open the first negotiation cluster for EU accession

Ukraine and Moldova will jointly open the first negotiation cluster for EU accession, despite Budapest’s objections to Ukraine’s accession to the bloc. The announcement was made by European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, after a “productive conversation” with Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishina.

Maia Sandu and Igor Grosu urge Moldovans with dual citizenship to participate in the presidential elections in Romania

President Maia Sandu is encouraging Moldovans who hold Romanian citizenship to take part in the presidential elections in Romania, scheduled for May 2, 3, and 4 for those in the diaspora. She emphasized that every vote is important in shaping the future direction of Romania, which she described as "our trusted and soulful partner."

"Moldova dropped in the press freedom ranking; expert cites attacks and economic pressure as key causes"

The Republic of Moldova ranked 35th in the World Press Freedom Index 2025, produced by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), down four places from the previous year. According to the ranking, Moldova is in a "satisfactory" zone, ahead of Armenia and Slovenia.

Attention, drivers! Road traffic on some streets in Chisinau will be suspended

Road traffic will be partially suspended on Hâncești Road in Chișinău from May 2 to May 15, 2025. This suspension will occur in the section between Lech Kaczynski Str. and Sihastrului Str. According to the City Hall, this measure is necessary to facilitate the dismantling and installation of curbs at the road junction in that area.

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.

Moldova’s Ambassador to Bucharest: Romania’s election outcome will directly affect cooperation with Chisinau and Moldova’s European path

The outcome of the elections in Romania will directly impact the collaborative relations with the authorities in Chisinau, said the ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bucharest, Victor Chirilă, during the show "Dimineata cu Radio Moldova."

Man dies in accident in Ialoveni

A 67-year-old man died last night in Ialoveni after being struck by a car while crossing the street illegally. According to the General Police Inspectorate, the incident occurred along the Ialoveni-Chisinau route, and the vehicle was driven by an 18-year-old man.

Polling stations in Moldova have opened for presidential election in Romania. Over 5,600 voters by 2:30 p.m.

Starting today, May 2, Romanian citizens residing in the Republic of Moldova can vote in the presidential elections in Romania. 64 polling stations were established in the Republic of Moldova. These stations will be open for three days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—from 07:00 to 21:00.