CEC: Over 11,300 left-bank voters cast ballots by 7 p.m.

By 7:00 p.m., over 11,300 voters from the localities on the left bank of the Nistru cast their votes, according to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). The bomb alerts that targeted polling stations in the eastern districts were confirmed to be false. As a result, those polling stations have resumed their activity, and voting is continuing under secure conditions, announced CEC President Angelica Caraman.

First-time voters opt for hope and prosperity

On Sunday, several young people cast their first votes. Enthusiastic and determined, they expressed a desire for a prosperous country, with well-paying jobs and a stable future.

CEC: 1,151,000 votes cast by 4 p.m.; 141 violations

The General Inspectorate of Police reported that by 4:00 p.m., there were 141 instances of electoral legislation violations in the country. Additionally, several polling stations abroad experienced disruptions due to bomb threats. However, Angelica Caraman, the president of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), stated that the electoral process is continuing safely.

Kasparov warns: Putin is normalising war, eyes on Moldova

Russian opposition figure Garry Kasparov has warned that the Putin regime in the Kremlin is normalising war in Russia and views Moldova as "consumable material" in its imperial ambitions.

Russian funds scandal: Moldova Party barred from election

A Chișinău appeals court has rejected a challenge by the "Moldova Mare" party against the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) decision to bar it from the election.

Fraud claims during Moldova election: Maia Sandu urges citizens to vote

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has cited a number of irregularities recorded during the parliamentary elections, including instances of the organized transportation of voters to polling stations abroad and voting using the "carousel" scheme. In a new message released on Election Day, the Moldovan leader reiterated her call for citizens to vote, wherever they are.

Key role of electoral thresholds in Moldova's pro-Russian vs pro-European vote

Moldova's parliamentary elections set the electoral threshold at 5% for political parties, 7% for electoral blocs, and 2% for independent candidates.

Moldova polls: Coercion and security breaches flagged by monitor group

Within two hours of polling stations opening, Promo-LEX observers reported 73 incidents, 40 confirmed, during the electoral process.

Moldova election: Sandu warns of Russian vote-buying and destabilisation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu cast her vote in the parliamentary elections and appealed for a high turnout from citizens.

CEC: Moldova voting 'without incident' as polls open

Moldova's national election began on Sunday morning and is proceeding without incident, authorities say.

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025 | Voter turnout over 52%: Over 1.6 million voters went to the polls

Moldovans head to the polls on Sunday, September 28, to elect a new parliament. The election threshold for validation requires a minimum turnout of one-third of registered voters. As of 1 September 2025, the State Register of Voters included 3,299,396 eligible voters.

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025 | LIVE TEXT: Diaspora turnout: Over 275 thousand Moldovans cast ballots abroad

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova living abroad are increasingly interested in elections held back home. Over the last ten years, the number of diaspora voters has grown nearly fivefold. For the September 28 parliamentary elections, Moldovan voters abroad have access to a record number of polling stations—301 opened in 45 countries—to express their political choice.