LIVE TEXT // Referendum results – validated. The Constitutional Court gives the green light for amending the Constitution

(UPDATE 17:15) The Constitutional Court has validated the results of the republican constitutional referendum of October 20. Thus, the High Court gave the green light for amending the Constitution with a view to the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union. The decision was taken on October 31, after more than two hours of deliberations.

Raids in seven districts on cases of electoral bribery, at 12 members of the "Sor team"

CNA officers and prosecutors are currently conducting searches in several localities in Hâncești, Călărași, Strășeni, Nisporeni, Criuleni, Florești and Orhei districts. The actions take place in the framework of seven criminal cases, started on acts of electoral bribery.

For Moldovans from the diaspora: today is the deadline for receiving votes by mail in the second round of the elections

Today is the last day to receive postal votes for the second round of the presidential elections, which will take place on November 3. This voting option is being tested in six countries, including the US and Canada. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, said that, if this system proves to be effective, it could also be applied to the next elections.

European Commission: The bilateral screening process of the Republic of Moldova is advancing smoothly

The bilateral screening process of the Republic of Moldova is advancing smoothly, according to the European Commission's report on the annual enlargement package. The Republic of Moldova has a certain level of preparation in the field of public administration reform and progress has been made in terms of the verification and appointment of judges and prosecutors - these are some of the conclusions of the report. However, the Commission recommends Chisinau to make progress in the process of checking and appointing members to the Superior Council of Magistracy and the Supreme Court of Justice, improving the functioning of the National Institute of Justice, but also strengthening the capabilities to fight cybercrime.

CEC explains how pupils and students will vote in the second round of the presidential elections

Students and pupils with the right to vote, who do not have home registration or temporary residence in the locality where they study, can vote in the second round of the presidential election on November 3 at any polling station open in the locality, reads a press release of the Central Electoral Commission.

Attention, diaspora voters! Several polling stations changed their addresses

For the second round of the presidential elections in the Republic of Moldova, scheduled for November 3, several polling stations in the diaspora have changed their location compared to the first round. The changes affect polling stations in Italy, Great Britain, Belgium, France and Spain. Citizens are urged to check the new addresses before planning to travel to polling stations.

Beneficiaries of energy compensation will be checked through the Border Police database

Beneficiaries of energy compensation will be checked whether or not they are in the country. The new energy compensation system that will be launched next week provides for interconnection with the Border Police database, said the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Alexei Buzu.

Government debunks a new fake: The legislation of the Republic of Moldova does not allow the sale of land to foreigners

No American company will buy land in our country, said the spokesperson of the Government, Daniel Vodă, after a new fake appeared online on this subject. According to him, the legislation of the Republic of Moldova does not allow the sale of land to foreigners, and the people who spread these lies are only stirring spirits.

Measures to restrict access to the Airport, extended by November 30

The measures on limited access to the Chisinau International Airport were extended until November 30, 2024. According to the Border Police, access to the airport will only be allowed to persons holding a ticket and travel document, authorized staff and aircraft crews.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean warns of the consequences of the vote-buying in the Republic of Moldova: "It is a crime and is punishable"

Investigations by the authorities have revealed the extent of the phenomenon of voter bribery in the first round of elections. Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned, at the beginning of the Government meeting on October 30, that all those who were involved in selling or buying the vote in the first round or intend to resort to such practices in the second round will be documented and sanctioned. The Head of the Executive called on citizens to vote "honestly" on November 3.

CNA imposed fines of over 2 million lei for electoral bribery

The National Anticorruption Center (CNA) applied fines worth over 2 million lei for electoral bribing. Another thousand minutes received from the Police are in the process of examination. According to the legislation in force, for committing this contravention, the legislation in force provides for a fine from 25,000 lei to 37,500 lei.

LIVE // Government convenes a meeting: Increased one-off allowances for young doctors and pharmacists who will work in villages

The Ministry of Health proposes to increase the one-off allowance for young doctors and pharmacists who will work in villages. A project to this effect will be examined by the Cabinet of Ministers. 16 topics were included on the agenda.