Press review // Russia's failure to undermine the country's elections

The difficulties faced by the pro-European forces in the Republic of Moldova following the results of the constitutional referendum; Russia's failure to undermine the elections in the country, as well as the strategy of the Republic of Moldova to fight the Russian hybrid war through the vote. These are the main press headlines.

Romanian MFA backs Moldova's European aspirations amid challenges

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the commitment of Moldovans to the European, democratic future of their country, "despite the challenges" coordinated by "entities from the Russian Federation."

Candidates react to Moldova's controversial election results

Following the announcement of the preliminary results, public statements were issued by other former candidates who obtained modest scores.

Moldova elections held peacefully amid foreign interference

The elections were held peacefully and without significant incidents, according to the findings of the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO), which observed the elections last Sunday.

Auction failure at Chișinău Airport raises concerns

A new auction held at Chișinău International Airport (AIC) has failed after only one company registered to rent commercial spaces intended for public catering and specialised trade in the airport's sterile area.

Maia Sandu calls for unity and integrity in second round

Both the votes from within the country and those from the diaspora have demonstrated that the phrase "every vote counts" is not merely an empty expression.

Moldova/’s EU referendum faces tight results and Russian interference

Moldovans resisted the tremendous pressures from Moscow and managed to steer their country toward the right side of history, claim Romania's Prime Minister, Marcel Ciolacu.

778 election incidents reported, including bribery allegations

The October 20 election proceeded generally calmly, with no extraordinary incidents, despite certain scenarios being speculated in the public domain.

Moldova votes: referendum reveals split on EU accession

On Sunday, October 20, citizens of the Republic of Moldova visited the polls to elect their future president and express their views on the country’s direction.

International Press Review: Moldova faces rising anti-EU sentiment amid Russian influence

Several foreign publications describe the results and impact of the presidential elections in the Republic of Moldova and the referendum on the state's accession to the European Union. International news agencies simultaneously report on the large pro-European demonstrations that took place in Georgia on Sunday, one week before parliamentary elections deemed crucial for the country's future.

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.