EU imposes a new sanctions framework against Russia in the context of the elections and referendum in the Republic of Moldova

The Council of the European Union has established a new sanctions framework targeting individuals and entities involved in destabilizing actions in favor of Russia, such as undermining electoral processes, cyber attacks and information manipulation. The new set of measures, also applicable in the Republic of Moldova, comes at a crucial moment, considering the proximity of the presidential elections and the October 20 referendum.

LIVE // Electoral debates for the presidential elections, on Radio Moldova

Radio Moldova starts the series of electoral debates for the position of president of the Republic of Moldova. Alexandr Stoianoglo, Maia Sandu and Renato Usatîi were invited to the October 8 edition. In the studio came Adrian Albu, the representative of the PSRM candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo and Renato Usatîi, the candidate of Our Party. The debate is moderated by journalist Veronica Mungiu.

Angelica Caraman: Report on the possible involvement of over 130 thousand people in bribing voters did not reach the CEC

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) says that for now it has not received from the law enforcement officers any materials from the criminal investigation regarding the possible involvement of more than 130 thousand people in the illegal financing and bribing of voters on the eve of the October 20 polls. After receiving the documents, the electoral authority will examine the evidentiary arguments, said the president of the CEC, Angelica Caraman, on the "Spațiul Public" show on Radio Moldova.

Authorities' decision to reduce the number of polling stations in Russia could pose a dangerous precedent, warns Promo-LEX

The decision by the authorities to open only two polling stations in the Russian Federation, instead of five, as originally decided by the Central Election Commission (CEC), could set a dangerous precedent that future polititians could exploit. The statement was made by Nicolae Panfil, program director of the "Promo-LEX" Association, which monitors the October 20 elections, for Teleradio-Moldova.

Poll: Who are the favorites in the presidential race?

Maia Sandu continues to be the favourite of the Moldovans in the race for the president of the country. The latest poll presented by the "WatchDog" Community shows that, if presidential elections were held next Sunday, 36.1% of citizens would vote for the current president, supported by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) for a new mandate. In the preferences of the respondents, Maia Sandu is followed by the former general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo, supported by the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), the former mayor of Bălți Renato Usatîi, who is running on behalf of Our Party and the ex-bashcan of Gagauzia, Irina Vlah, who is running independently.

Students and pupils can vote at the polling station in the locality where they study

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announces that students and pupils with the right to vote, who do not have home registration or temporary residence in the locality where they are studying, can vote on October 20, 2024 at any polling station open in that locality. To exercise their right to vote, they must present their identity document and the student card of the educational institution.

Priests from the Republic of Moldova, recruited to influence the elections? Cernăuțeanu: they raised the money from the Transnistrian region

At least 20 priests from the Republic of Moldova are being investigated by the law enforcement officers, after they allegedly received money from the Russian Federation. They are suspected of having received monthly sums of up to 800 euros through the "PSB" application of the commercial bank "PromsveazyBank", which is under international sanctions, said the head of the General Police Inspectorate (IGP), Viorel Cernăuțeanu, in a show on TV8.

PSDE reaffirms its support for European integration in the October 20 referendum

The European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) has publicly announced its position on the constitutional referendum that will take place on October 20, at the same time as the presidential elections. PSDE emphasized the importance of European integration for the security and development of the Republic of Moldova and urged citizens to vote "YES" in the referendum.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs insists on opening two polling stations in the Russian Federation, citing security reasons

For the October 20 referendum and presidential election, only two polling stations could be opened in the Russian Federation, and not five, as ordered by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). Both should be opened in Moscow, because consular protection and the security of the voters can be ensured there, declared the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi. The decision is based on the opinion of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), which assessed the situation in the Russian Federation, said the head of diplomacy from Chisinau.

Voters can request a certificate for the right to vote

People who, on the day of the presidential elections and the republican constitutional referendum, will not be in the locality where they have valid residence, may request a certificate for the right to vote from the electoral office of the polling station. It will allow voters to vote in any other polling station on the territory of the country, on the additional electoral list, the Central Electoral Commission informs.

A group of people, led by politicians affiliated with Șor, protested in front of the CEC. Postica: "They are guided by strictly political criteria"

Dozens of people, led by politicians affiliated with the fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor, picketed, today, the headquarters of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). They chanted political, anti-government slogans and demanded an increase in the number of polling stations in the Russian Federation for the October 20 polls, as well as the resignation of CEC deputy chairperson Pavel Postica.

Chisinau could open only two polling stations in Russia. MAE cites security reasons

In the Russian Federation, only two polling stations could be opened, instead of five, as previously established. A request in this sense is currently on the table of the CEC and is to be analyzed in a "reasonable" and " short" term, said the deputy-chairman of the electoral authority Pavel Postica. The recommendation was formulated taking into account the "mandatory security requirements", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) explained to Teleradio-Moldova.