Moldova’n police have uncovered a $39M vote-buying scheme from Sept-Oct 2024, confirmed by 1.4M SMS alerts from Russian Promsvyazbank to 138,000 numbers. The funds were likely distributed in cash
EU foreign policy chief: We welcome the results of the constitutional referendum in Moldova
1 month ago Final results of Moldova referendum to change the Constitution to join the EU: 50.46% in favor vs 49.54% against
Moldova has voted yes to joining the EU by a tiny margin
1 month ago Moldova backs EU membership despite the attempts to interfere in the referendum and destabilize the country. Official data put Yes on 50.16% and No on 49.84%, with over 98% of votes counted
1 month ago YES campaign takes now marginal lead over NO in EU referendum as Moldova’s electoral commission presents results. Diaspora votes, and much are projected to be pro still outstanding
1 month ago @sandumaimd is leading the race for the presidency after about 17% counted, according to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission after polling stations closed in the country. Alexander Stoianoglo is currently in second place
Moldova Central Electoral Commission has declared the constitutional referendum on Moldova's accession to the European Union valid
Moldova: Polling stations across the country have closed. According to the Central Election Commission, 1,456,457 voters cast their ballots. Some polling stations abroad are still operating — they are following local time. In Russia, polling stations’ operating hours have been extended by 2 hours. There are also reports that polling stations in Romania will remain open until 23:00
1 month ago Presidential elections and Constitutional referendum in Moldova: as of 10:30 turnout 9.9%
1 month ago Prime Minister Dorin Recean, in his address to the people of Moldova, cautioned about rising efforts by criminal groups to bribe voters. According to Recean, law enforcement agencies have detected "15 million euros" intended for vote-buying over the past month
EU imposes sanctions against Gagauzia leader Eugenia Gutsul
Local authorities in Transnistria want to held referendum on joining EU at territories under their control
In Moldova, Yandex, Zen and Rutube were blocked at the request of the security service, the country's largest ISP reported
US State Department: RT coordinated with traditional Russian intelligence to try to manipulate Moldova's presidential election
Ministry of Defense of Moldova: A contract soldier of the National Army, who was performing his service within the Joint Peacekeeping Forces, was fatally injured today, September 12, as a result of a shot with the weapon provided, while performing his duty at the post. A team of police forensics investigates the case
2 month ago Pro-Russian “Renaissance” Party, affiliated to fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, registered as a participant in referendum. The party will promote the “NO” voting option in the referendum for european integration of Moldova
Chisinau Court of Appeal upholds ban on Moldovan opposition bloc "Pobeda" from participating in elections
The FSB reported the detention of three Ukrainian military intelligence agents in Crimea, including two Russian citizens and one Moldovan citizen
Biden admin's top cyber diplomat Nathaniel Fick just wrapped up his trip to Chisinau after meeting with senior Moldovan officials, as well as private sector and civil society representatives, - Department of the State readout of the trip
Moldova seeks investment for wind, solar plants with first tender, pushing to reduce its reliance on Russian energy
3 month ago Big wildfire in Ukraine-Moldova border zone at Palanca
3 month ago Moldova: Central Electoral Commission (CEC) refused to register the electoral bloc "Victorie-Pobeda", affiliated to fugitive pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor, to participate in the referendum and presidential elections on October 20
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova announces the expulsion of a Russian diplomat from its territory
Security and Intelligence Service of Moldova conducts searches at Parliament of Moldova
3 month ago "Moldova is a CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) member, with zero political pluralism, zero media pluralism, serious problems concerning democracy, corruption, one of the most corrupted states in Europe, at this time, Moldova has [EU] accession talks and we not. This is a total unfairness," Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze said
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba will hold talks with the heads of foreign affairs of Moldova and Romania in Chisinau
Ursula von der Leyen: Congratulations to Moldova and Ukraine on opening accession negotiations. This is very good news for the people of Ukraine, Moldova, and the entire European Union. The path ahead will be challenging but full of opportunities. Wishing you a successful start of the negotiations
US, UK, Canada: We “warn our democratic partners and Allies that Russian actors are carrying out a plot to influence the outcomes of Moldova’s fall 2024 presidential election. They intend to incite protests in Moldova should a pro-Russia candidate not win
The head of Gagauzia, Hutsul, was sanctioned by US Treasury