ELECTIONS 2025 | LIVE: CEC validates elections; expert sees pro-European majority in new Parliament

Moldova goes to the polls on Sunday, 28 September, to elect its new Parliament. The vote is widely regarded as a crucial test for the country's future direction, with a choice between closer ties with the European Union (EU) and Russia.

Expert: Viber messages from Russia seek to influence Moldova’s vote

On the "Day of Silence," when electoral campaigning is prohibited by law, Moldovan citizens receive messages on Viber from numbers originating in the Russian Federation. These messages, which say, "Don't let the power steal your vote," are part of a strategy designed to instil fear and influence the electorate, according to Watchdog analyst Valeriu Pașa, as reported by Moldova 1.

Telegram disinformation aims to intimidate citizens, authorities warn

Every day, we are confronted with fake news and disinformation campaigns. Authorities in Chisinau have cautioned citizens about the spread of false information on social media and are actively working to combat efforts that aim to instil fear and create distrust among the population.

Eight electoral corruption cases in Chișinău, Ialoveni and Cimișlia

Botanica police officers, along with prosecutors, carried out eight searches in Chișinău, Ialoveni, and Cimișlia as part of an electoral corruption investigation involving a 29-year-old man associated with the "Șor" criminal organization. During these searches, law enforcement seized documents referencing large sums of money, a hunting weapon, about 30 cartridges, and a luxury car.

Young Bassarabians rally for elections: 'Every vote matters'

On the eve of the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova, Bassarabian students from Iași gathered in the Great Hall of the City Hall to discuss the role of young people in the electoral process and the significance of every vote. The conference included not only students but also representatives from local authorities and universities, delivering a clear message: young people are no longer just spectators; they are now active participants in driving change.

Illegal electoral newspapers distributed on “day of silence” in a church in Hancesti

Election-related incident documented by police on the “day of silence”: a priest in Hâncești came under investigation after allegedly distributing clandestine newspapers with defamatory electoral messages to parishioners.

CEC: Sunday’s elections will be monitored by 2,496 national and 912 international observers

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced that Sunday’s parliamentary elections will be monitored by a total of 3,423 observers. Of these, 2,496 national observers represent eight civil society organizations in the country. Most observers were accredited at the request of the Promo-LEX Association and the Union of Jurists of Moldova, reads a press release of the electoral authority.

Poet Arcadie Suceveanu urges unity and civic responsibility

“Elections put the country’s future in the hands of voters,” says poet Arcadie Suceveanu ahead of the parliamentary vote, emphasizing Sunday’s high stakes for everyone.

Digital signatures for voting: 30 polling stations will use tablets with the voter list

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has decided that 30 polling stations, both in the country and abroad, will use both paper and electronic voter lists, to streamline the voting process.

Election campaign ends: September 27 marks the “day of electoral silence”

The parliamentary election campaign has ended. Saturday, September 27, is the “day of silence,” during which campaigning is prohibited, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) informs.

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025 | Moldovan citizens will elect a new Parliament on Sunday

On September 28, 2025, citizens of the Republic of Moldova are called to the polls to elect a new Parliament. Analysts say Sunday’s vote carries high stakes: it will determine the country’s direction over the next four years—whether Moldova will continue its European path, on the verge of opening EU accession negotiations, or return to Russia’s sphere of influence.

Moldova’s first string instrument collection by a renowned Italian luthier

In Chișinău, the first collection of string instruments in the Republic of Moldova was inaugurated, a major project initiated by the Organ Hall in partnership with the Ministry of Culture. The collection consists of 24 musical instruments, entirely crafted by the renowned luthier Cesare Cipriani from Cremona, the Italian city considered the cradle of European violin making. On this occasion, a documentary was presented, showcasing in detail the artistic and technical process of creating the instruments.