Maia Sandu says elections in Gagauzia are being conducted with several deviations

National investigation structures have shown that the election campaign in Gagauzia was far from transparent and there was conclusive evidence that several abuses were committed. The statement was made by President Maia Sandu in an online broadcast moderated by Andrei Bolocan.

UPDATE: Polling stations in Gagauzia have been closed. First preliminary results

UPDATE: 53,458 voters took part in today's elections for the position of Bashkan of Gagauzia, the autonomy's Electoral Commission informs. According to data received from polling stations, 54.56% of citizens voted by 9:00 pm, which means that the elections have reached the validation threshold.

Maia Sandu discussed cooperation with the United States in Chicago with several American officials

On the sidelines of the Moldovan-American Convention in Chicago, Head of State Maia Sandu held a series of meetings. The president met with Democratic Senator Dick Durbin and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, with whom she discussed good cooperation and Moldovan-American friendship, the Moldovan Presidency reports.

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 // Pasha Parfeni placed 18th. Which country gave him the most points

Moldova's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Pasha Parfeni, placed 18th in the ESC 2023 Final, scoring 96 points. The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 trophy was won by Sweden's Loreen with the song "Tatoo".

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 // Sweden's Loreen with the song "Tatoo" wins the trophy

Sweden's Loreen with her song "Tatoo" has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 trophy. Loreen was the jury's favourite, but also the audience's favourite.

Preparations for the European Summit on 1 June. A dress rehearsal will take place on Sunday, during which traffic will be restricted on several streets in the capital

A general rehearsal will take place on Sunday, 14 May, from 09:00 to 14:00, ahead of the European Political Community Summit on 1 June, an event of such magnitude being hosted for the first time in the Republic of Moldova.

In the centre of the capital, the European City-2023 was inaugurated. The most important European projects are presented to the general public

The European Village-2023 was inaugurated today in the Great National Assembly Square in the centre of the capital. The event is part of the agenda of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova which, together with the Embassies of the EU Member States, is marking this year's Europe Day with a series of cultural and educational events in several regions of the country. The activities planned throughout May, under the theme "Stronger Together", highlight the culture and values of the European Union, as well as the assistance provided by the EU and its Member States, in the spirit of Team Europe, for the benefit of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 // Who will perform on stage in Liverpool during the voting break

The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be opened by Eurovision Song Contest 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra. During the Parade of Flags, the 26 finalists will be joined by Ukrainian artists Jamala, Tina Karol, the band Go_A and Verka Serduchka.

Germany approves new €2.7 billion arms package for Ukraine

Berlin extends support for Ukraine as the government in Kiev prepares for an anticipated counteroffensive against Russia's invasion of the country. The German government has approved a new €2.7 billion arms package for Ukraine, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday, as quoted by Politico.

Head of state urges all citizens to participate in the "European Moldova" Assembly: "The people are the masters of our country"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, came today with an appeal to all our citizens to participate in the "European Moldova" Assembly. The event will take place in the centre of the capital on 21 May.

Eurovision Song Contest 2023 // Grand Final, live on Moldova 1

Today, we find out who the winner of Europe's biggest music contest - Eurovision Song Contest 2023 - is. The Grand Final will take place in the evening and will be broadcast live on public broadcasters Moldova1 and Radio Moldova from 22:00. The representative of the Republic of Moldova, Pasha Parfeni, will take to the stage in Liverpool with the song "Sun and Moon". In total, performers and bands from 26 countries are taking part in the competition.

The first edition of the diplomatic bazaar will take place in Brussels. Artists from Romania and Moldova will participate

Artists, creators, craftsmen and craftswomen from Romania and the Republic of Moldova will gather in Brussels on 13-15 May for the first edition of the Diplomatic Bazaar. They promote the concept of "slow movement", presenting unique, personalised products made in accordance with the principles of respect for the environment, natural cycles, biodiversity and authenticity, informs the Foreign Ministry in Chisinau.