CEC will print Ottawa ballots amid Canada postal strike

The Central Electoral Commission has decided to reprint ballots for the Ottawa polling station and send them via diplomatic courier, due to the Canadian postal service strike, which could delay the delivery of previously sent ballots.

Moldova sets record: sour cherry exports soar, reaching 4th place globally

The Republic of Moldova has risen to 4th place worldwide in sour cherry exports, setting “an absolute record,” according to economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță. In June alone, exports reached $3.1 million, 50% higher than the total volume achieved in 2024.

Maia Sandu in talks with MEPs monitoring Moldova’s elections: External influence threatens the electoral process

The will of Moldovan voters could be undermined by risks such as illegal financing of political parties, vote-buying networks, disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and even preparations for potential violence, says President Maia Sandu

Promo-LEX: Election integrity threatened by internal and external factors

The election campaign for the September 28 parliamentary elections is one of the most tense and complex in recent years, marked by non-transparent internal practices, external influences, and polarization, according to a new report by the Promo-LEX Association. Mihaela Duca Anghelici, head of the analysis team, says that the electoral process is affected by the abusive use of administrative resources, involvement of religious institutions, and illegal financing of political parties by the Russian Federation.

Maia Sandu urges voter mobilization: "Good things take time, bad things come overnight"

President Maia Sandu delivered a message urging citizens to mobilize ahead of this Sunday’s parliamentary elections. “The Republic of Moldova deserves to be saved every time. Go vote, for yourselves and for Moldova,” the head of state declared.

Mureșan: Moldova’s elections are 'a test for the EU'

The parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova, scheduled for September 28, hold significance that extends beyond the country's borders. These elections are crucial not only for Moldova's European future but also for the security of Romania and the European Union. Siegfried Mureșan, the President of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Republic of Moldova, emphasizes that these elections represent a clear choice: integration into the European Union or increased vulnerability to Russian influence.

Things are getting better in Moldova, says Brussels-based financial official

Marian Cepoi, a financial officer at the European Commission in Brussels, stated on the "Departe-Aproape" show on Moldova 1 TV, "The diaspora is the oar that saves the boat of the Republic of Moldova for the second time."

Bomb scare delays court session in Plahotniuc’s sole billion-dollar case

A bomb alert was reported at the Chisinau Courthouse in Buiucani, where the hearing for the only case filed against Vladimir Plahotniuc was set to begin. As a result of the alert, the examination of the "billion-dollar theft" case was postponed, and everyone in the building was evacuated.

Court presents arrest warrants as Plahotniuc fails to appear

The arrest warrants for Vladimir Plahotniuc were issued on Friday, September 26, by the magistrates of the Chisinau Court based in Ciocana, in his absence. The former democratic leader did not appear in court, citing health issues.

Nevzorov: Moldovans must awaken their sense of self-preservation

Russian journalist and publicist Aleksandr Nevzorov, a former deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia, urges the citizens of the Republic of Moldova to make the "right choice" in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28. He expressed this message in an exclusive interview with Moldova 1 TV.

Deepfake of Minister Țoiu sparks Romanian MFA warning of election manipulation

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning about material posted on social networks that contains statements falsely attributed to Minister Oana Țoiu in Bucharest, regarding the Republic of Moldova.

IGP requests change of polling station addresses for the Nistru left-bank voters

The addresses of several polling stations for citizens eligible to vote in areas on the left bank of the Nistru have been altered. This decision was made on September 25 by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in response to a notification from the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), which alerted them to significant security risks, including potential bomb threats and provocations on voting day.