USA warns: Russia could try to influence the second round of the presidential elections in the Republic of Moldova

The United States is concerned that Russia will again try to prevent the citizens of the Republic of Moldova from exercising their sovereign right to elect their president in the second round of the presidential election. The statement was made by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, a few days before the second round, scheduled for November 3.

Where and how the Moldovan citizens from the diaspora vote in the presidential elections and referendum?

Do you want to vote in the presidential elections and constitutional referendum on October 20, 2024, but you are not sure how the process works in the diaspora? Here is a simple and clear guide on how you can vote if you are outside the Republic of Moldova.

LIVE // STOP FAKE experts check politicians' statements at the debates on Moldova 1 TV and Radio Moldova

Be informed and find out the truth behind politicians' statements! From October 7 to 20, 2024, watch the CHECKATHON show on the official Facebook and YouTube pages of the "Teleradio-Moldova" Broadcaster, on Moldova 1 TV and Radio Moldova. This time we are verifying in real time the statements of the participants in the electoral debates for the constitutional referendum on October 16, together with the journalists and experts of the STOP FAKE campaign.

2024 Presidential Elections // Candidates' "solution" to the Transnistrian conflict

The resolution of the Transnistrian dispute and the territorial reintegration of the Republic of Moldova are essential themes in the electoral programs of the candidates for the presidency in 2024. From neutrality to European integration, the candidates propose various strategies to solve this conflict that is over three decades old.

IGP gets ready for election day: additional teams and strict monitoring

The General Police Inspectorate (IGP) is implementing additional measures to ensure order and security on the day of the presidential election and the constitutional referendum on October 20. The head of the IGP, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, announced that the intervention and documentation teams will be doubled to respond quickly in case of incidents. This was announced in a show on Exclusiv TV.

A former deputy will stand trial for illicit enrichment. Prosecutors sent the case to court

A former deputy of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova will stand trial, after the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office completed the criminal investigation and sent the file to court. He is accused of illicit enrichment. According to the Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office, during the period 2014-2019 the deputy would have accumulated, both personally and through a relative, assets that exceed his legal income by almost 2 million lei.

Veaceslav Platon, accused of withdrawing over 48 billion rubles from Russia

Controversial businessman Veaceslav Platon is accused of withdrawing more than 48 billion rubles (480 million dollars) from Russia, according to a new investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, RIA Novosti reported.

The right to vote for people with disabilities, limited by inaccessible sections in the Republic of Moldova

The right to vote of people with special needs remains limited in the Republic of Moldova, even if the authorities have been promising for years to increase the access of these voters to electoral processes. Most polling stations in the country are not adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. On the eve of the elections on October 20, civic activists warn and demand urgent measures to solve the situation.

Network of fake pro-Russia accounts, eliminated by Meta before the elections in the Republic of Moldova

Meta announced the elimination of a network of fake accounts and fictitious news pages, which aimed to influence public opinion in the Republic of Moldova, before the presidential elections and the referendum on October 20, 2024. The network was active on the Facebook and Instagram platforms, and used false identities.

USA requests the intervention of Meta and Google to fight disinformation in the Republic of Moldova

US Senator Ben Cardin, chair of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, sent letters to Mark Zuckerberg (Meta) and Sundar Pichai (Alphabet/Google), asking them to allocate more resources to fight disinformation in the Republic of Moldova, in the context of the upcoming constitutional referendum of October 20. The US warns that foreign disinformation could influence the results of the October 20 presidential election and constitutional referendum.

Nocturnal display: Aurora borealis was visible in the Republic of Moldova following a strong geomagnetic storm

A rare and spectacular phenomenon could be observed Thursday night in the Republic of Moldova: the aurora borealis, the bright lights known especially in the polar regions, appeared at much lower latitudes than usual. This impressive phenomenon was caused by a G4 geomagnetic storm, produced by a mass of solar particles that hit the Earth's atmosphere. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned about the storm since the beginning of the week, and the predictions have come true.

Romania is committed to supporting the Republic of Moldova in the face of the challenges of Russian propaganda

The Romanian government reaffirms its firm support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova and emphasizes the need to combat the aggressive propaganda coming from Russia. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu declared that Romania will continue to support the authorities in Chisinau in achieving the goal of integration into the European Union, despite Russia's attempts to divert this path through fake news and hybrid attacks.