ELECTIONS 2025 // Three polling stations set up in Iași, one for the first time

For the parliamentary elections on September 28, three polling stations will be open in Iași. Moldovan citizens will be able to vote at the Student Culture House, "Gheorghe Asachi" Primary School, and the Faculty of Chemistry at the Technical University, where a polling station is being opened for the first time. In total, 23 polling stations will be operating in Romania. The authorities are hoping for increased voter participation.

Moldova Minister: Paid protests and police intimidation on the rise during election campaign

Around 2,000 searches have been conducted and criminal proceedings launched since the start of the election campaign, with accusations of electoral corruption, according to the country's Interior Minister, Daniela Misail-Nichitin.

Hate speech and abuse of power raise concerns in Moldova's election campaign

At least 78 instances of hate speech and other forms of intolerance have been reported in Moldova's parliamentary election campaign, according to a report by the non-governmental organisation Promo-LEX.

Moldova elections: Polling stations open in Transnistria security zone

Moldova is seeking support from the co-chairs of the Joint Control Commission (JCC), as well as representatives from Ukraine and the OSCE Mission, to ensure a free election on September 28 in localities within the security zone.

PAS: Pro-Russian government would block EU accession, threaten free movement; opposition says Moldova ‘has no enemies’

The victory of pro-Russian forces in the parliamentary elections on September 28, along with the formation of a Kremlin-loyal majority in the Moldovan Parliament, would halt the Republic of Moldova's European integration process. Furthermore, this scenario could lead to the infiltration of our institutions by representatives of the Russian Federation, a lack of resources for local modernization, and the potential for Moldovans to be used as "cannon fodder" in Vladimir Putin's wars, warn the leaders of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS). In contrast, the opposition accuses the government of "militarizing" the Republic of Moldova and damaging relations with the Russian Federation, which is considered a "strategic partner."

ELECTIONS 2025 // Printing of diaspora ballots starts Friday, September 12

The printing of ballots for polling stations abroad in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28, 2025, will commence on Friday, September 12, at the "Central Printing House" in Chisinau, according to the announcement made by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC).

ELECTIONS 2025 // MFA publishes addresses of diaspora polling stations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova published the addresses of polling stations that will be open abroad for the parliamentary elections on September 28. According to the ministry, the polling stations will operate from 07:00 to 21:00 local time, allowing Moldovan citizens to vote regardless of their status in the country where they reside.

From ‘religious oppression’ to anti-EU attacks: AI-manipulated TikTok videos

TikTok in the Republic of Moldova is currently facing an influx of videos aimed at spreading disinformation narratives supported by the Russian Federation, especially during the electoral campaign. An analysis by Context.ro reveals that at least 128 TikTok accounts are dedicated to publishing content almost exclusively generated by artificial intelligence. Many of these videos promote messages that criticize the European Union or exploit religious themes.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Voters can request a certificate to vote at other polling stations on additional lists

Individuals who will not be at their permanent residence or valid temporary residence on the day of the parliamentary elections, scheduled for September 28, may request a certificate of voting rights from the electoral office of their polling station. This certificate will enable voters to cast their ballots at any other polling station within the country, using an additional electoral list.

Ex-‘Shor’ Party local leader fined 5.3M lei, banned from political office

The president of the Glodeni territorial office of the former "Sor" Party was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for complicity in receiving financing for the political party from an organized criminal group. This extended sentence was announced on September 8 by the Chisinau Court based in Buiucani.

Moldova: Renato Usatîi's racism row

A Moldovan politician's remarks about an MP's ethnicity have been condemned as racist by NGOs and experts.

Russia's 'vote-buying' attempts in Moldova evolve with new app

Authorities in Moldova say Russia is continuing its attempts to corrupt voters ahead of elections, this time using a new method of transferring funds via the Taito app, which can be downloaded from Telegram.