International

Violent protests continue in Venezuela, after the re-election of President Nicolas Maduro

Violent protests continue in Venezuela after Sunday's presidential election, after which President Nicolas Maduro won a third consecutive term. The death toll rises to 16 as people took to the streets again to challenge the official election result.

From the very beginning, the confrontations between the protesters and the police were violent. More than 700 people were injured. The opposition denounced massive fraud in the election last weekend and claims that the vote would have been won by its candidate - a victory that was also predicted by opinion polls. The Western community is also concerned about the fairness of the results.

The European Union will not recognize the election results until the final results are presented by Venezuela's National Electoral Council after 100 percent of the votes have been counted, EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell said. According to him, only 80 percent were counted.

The opposition claims the vote was won by its candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, with 70 percent, but the National Electoral Council, controlled by Maduro's party, announced his victory with a score of 51 percent.

Venezuela, the country with the largest known oil reserves in the world, has been going through an economic decline and widespread famine for the past 10 years - which has caused eight million people to leave the country.

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Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau
Social

Holodomor victims commemorated in Chisinau

On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933, a tragic event that marked the history of Ukraine, and in 1946-1947, the history of Bessarabia. This year, the commemoration is held under the theme "Light a candle for the victims of the Holodomor. In the fight for Ukraine, support the soldiers." A commemoration was also held in Chisinau, where participants spoke about one of the worst national catastrophes - the organized famine - which claimed millions of lives.

Dorin Recean: Legislation will be changed to ban political parties created by criminal groups
Political

Dorin Recean: Legislation will be changed to ban political parties created by criminal groups

The legislation on parties is to be amended to prevent the creation of political formations by criminal groups and vote- buying, said Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The Prime Minister mentioned on Radio Moldova that, in the context of justice reform, more courageous people are needed in law enforcement institutions, who will fight electoral bribery.

VOX// Moldovans with dual citizenship, at the polls: "We must make the right choice for a prosperous Romania"
Elections

VOX// Moldovans with dual citizenship, at the polls: "We must make the right choice for a prosperous Romania"

Moldovan citizens with Romanian citizenship cast their right to vote. On the second day after the opening of the 59 polling stations, Moldovans participate in large numbers, because every vote counts, they say. Moreover, Romanians from the Republic of Moldova want a developed Romania, which will be represented internationally by a person with integrity and with increased interest in the Republic of Moldova.