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.
Carolina Străjescu
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.
Dmitri Ciolacu
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.
Rodica Mazur
LIVE TEXT // Presidential election results: Maia Sandu lead and EU Referendum controversy
In the preliminary results of the 2024 presidential elections in Moldova, Maia Sandu is leading with approximately 41.86% of the votes, followed by Alexandr Stoianoglo at 26.32%, and Renato Usatîi at 13.78%. With a voter turnout of 51.4%, this initial count suggests a possible second round of voting if no candidate secures a majority.
Ecaterina Arvintii
G7 ministers back Ukraine's NATO bid and military aid
The Defense Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have expressed their support for "Ukraine's irreversible path toward full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership," according to a statement released on Saturday, as reported by Reuters.
Fake messages about the presidential election and referendum, received by citizens. Details of the authorities
The Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) of the Republic of Moldova announces a new form of disinformation. Several citizens have received suspicious messages on WhatsApp and other platforms, which seek to manipulate public opinion regarding the October 20 referendum and elections.
Second contingent of Moldovan carabineers, deployed in Kosovo for peacekeeping missions
The second contingent of carabineers from the General Inspectorate of Carabineers (IGC) has been deployed to participate, by rotation, in the international peacekeeping mission in Kosovo under the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in Kosovo (KFOR) .
Where and how the Moldovan citizens from the diaspora vote in the presidential elections and referendum?
Do you want to vote in the presidential elections and constitutional referendum on October 20, 2024, but you are not sure how the process works in the diaspora? Here is a simple and clear guide on how you can vote if you are outside the Republic of Moldova.
Bogdan Nigai
Election silence in the Republic of Moldova: campaigning is prohibited today and tomorrow
Today, October 19, is the day of silence before the elections for the position of president of the Republic of Moldova and the republican constitutional referendum, which will take place on Sunday, October 20. Under the Electoral Code, today and tomorrow, campaigning is strictly prohibited.