Press Overview // Moldova elections marred by voting violations and claims of fraud

The violations identified during the voting process, alongside the responsibilities of the President of the Republic of Moldova and the profile of the Moldovan voter, constitute the main headlines of the reviewed press coverage.

Writer Tatiana Tîbuleac receives the Polish reader's award at the Angelus Gala

Tatiana Tîbuleac was awarded, on October 19, with the Polish reader's prize, at the Angelus Gala, hosted by Poland. The writer was among the seven finalists of the Angelus 2024 Central European Literary Award. Out of 120 books qualified for the award, the jury led by the writer Martin Pollack selected " The Glass Garden" in the final, translated by Kazimierz Jurczak.

UN envoy condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza’s Beit Lahiya

The UN peace envoy for the Middle East condemned the ongoing attacks on civilians on Sunday, following Israeli airstrikes in Beit Lahiya, Gaza, that killed dozens of people Saturday evening, Reuters reports.

Ukrainian forces strike military airfield and factory in Russia

Ukrainian forces have attacked the infrastructure of a military airfield in the Lipetsk region of Russia and an explosives factory in the Nizhny Novgorod region, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated on Sunday, as reported by UNIAN.

Moldovan diaspora mobilises for change in presidential elections

In various countries, the diaspora has formed queues at polling stations to elect the future president of the Republic of Moldova and to participate in the constitutional referendum. Regardless of their location, Moldovans around the world express their concern for their homeland and their desire for it to prosper.

Dumitru Matcovschi: Remembering Moldova's Great Poet

Dumitru Matcovschi, the renowned poet, playwright, publicist, and titular member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, would have turned 85 years old today.

Washington secures $20 billion G7 loan for Ukraine

Washington has agreed to provide up to 20 billion dollars as part of a G7 loan for Ukraine, to be repaid from revenues generated by frozen Russian assets, reports the Financial Times.

Kozorez wins gold at European U23 Boxing Championships

Daria Kozorez of Moldova delivered a superb performance at the European Under-23 Boxing Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, winning the gold medal in the over-81 kg weight category.

Monitor voter turnout in real time during elections

"Monitor the voter turnout in real time for the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum in Moldova."

VOX// Moldova votes: Citizens seek change in presidential election

Citizens have begun to choose their president and express their votes in the referendum on the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union.

Israeli attack on Beit Lahia results in 73 casualties

At least 73 people were killed in an Israeli attack on the city of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. Dozens of others are injured, and many remain trapped under the rubble following the bombing on Saturday night, reports the BBC.

Ludmila Vizdoagă votes first at Tokyo polling station

The first polling station was opened in Tokyo, Japan, and the first Moldovan woman to cast her vote was Ludmila Vizdoagă, who has lived in the diaspora for 19 years.