Nicușor Dan wins Romanian presidential election

Nicușor-Daniel Dan is the winner of the Romanian presidential election, securing 53.60% of the valid votes cast, based on the final data following the centralization of all 20,085 vote minutes. Nicușor Dan received a total of 6,168,696 votes, leading by over 829,000 votes against his opponent, George-Nicolae Simion, who garnered 5,338,999 votes, representing 46.40% of the total.

Moldova fights crime, interference with PACCO merger

The project to create the new PACCO structure, by merging the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) with the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), has been sent to European partners for consultation.

European leaders back Moldova’s EU path in joint statement in Tirana

In a joint statement, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, and the United Kingdom, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, expressed their strong and united support for the Republic of Moldova and its European future. This statement followed their meeting with President Maia Sandu during the European Political Community Summit in Tirana.

George Simion alleges voting fraud in Moldova. Government: "Moldovans with romanian citizenship are free citizens"

George Simion, the AUR candidate in the Romanian presidential elections, has accused the Chisinau government of electoral fraud. In response, the Chisinau government rejected these accusations and encouraged citizens with dual citizenship to vote without fear.

Maia Sandu at Tirana summit: "Goal is to meet Moldova’s European allies"

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, is attending the European Political Community Summit in Tirana to meet with European leaders who are friends of Moldova.

EPC Summit in Tirana: Moldova shows strong commitment to EU integration

President Maia Sandu is participating in the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Tirana today, May 16. The agenda for the summit includes discussions on Europe's security and democratic resilience, competitiveness and economic security, as well as the dynamics of migration, mobility, and youth empowerment. "The EPC provides a flexible framework for dialogue among European states, facilitating cooperation in essential areas without imposing accession conditions, which is crucial given the current geopolitical tensions", said the International relations and security expert Grigore Guzun for Teleradio-Moldova.

Experts: Elections in Romania, a key test for Moldova’s EU path

The presidential elections in Romania, scheduled for this Sunday, are more than just a national democratic exercise; they will significantly shape the country's external relations amidst a tense regional environment in Eastern Europe. Experts in foreign policy and security caution that the election results could impact the future European integration of the Republic of Moldova and Romania's strategic role within the EU and NATO. These insights were discussed during the program IN CONTEXT on Moldova 1.

Russia-Ukraine peace talks resume. Experts: Putin stalling for concessions

Russian and Ukrainian delegations are scheduled to meet in Istanbul today. The Kremlin's delegation for these direct negotiations, proposed by President Putin, includes lower-level officials. This group consists of an aide to the president, two deputy ministers, and two officials from the Russian military intelligence agency (GRU). Some members of this delegation were also part of the Russian team that negotiated with Ukraine shortly after the invasion began in March 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he would not personally participate in the talks but would instead send a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu chosen as Supreme Court judge

Prosecutor General Ion Munteanu was appointed by the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ). This decision was made during a plenary session held on May 15, where five candidates were evaluated.

Entrepreneurship across the Nistru backed by development partners

Six newly established economic clusters will receive approximately $1.3 million in financial support to boost their development and promote economic cooperation between communities on both riverbanks. The assistance is provided by Sweden and the United Kingdom through the UNDP project "Advanced Cross-River Capacities for Trade"

Post-investment grants available for modern farm equipment

Over 300,000 US dollars will be distributed to 33 farmers in the Republic of Moldova who are investing in modern equipment and sustainable soil protection practices. This financial support is part of the Post-Investment Grants Program for Sustainable Land Management (MAC-P), which is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry through the Agricultural Intervention and Payments Agency (AIPA).

Pride 2025 banned in Chisinau. GENDERDOC-M: Major human rights violation

The Pride 2025 march was banned in Chisinau. This decision was approved by municipal councilors from the MAN, PSRM, and PCRM during a meeting of the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) held on May 15. In protest, the PAS faction walked out of the hall.