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Moldovans head to polls for presidential runoff amid fraud concerns

Voters are choosing between pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu and challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo, who favours closer ties with Russia.

03/11/2024

Europe News

Moldovans are voting in a pivotal presidential runoff

Moldovan voters are choosing in their presidential elections between pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu and challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo, who favors closer ties with Russia, this Sunday.

02/11/2024

Europe News

Sandu and Stoianoglo face off in crucial Moldova presidential runoff

Moldovan voters to choose between pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu and challenger Aleksandr Stoianoglo, who favours closer ties with Russia.

30/10/2024

Europe News

What's inside Russia's hybrid war playbook for Moldova?

Moldova's President Maia Sandu said the authorities have clear evidence of malign interference and "fraud of unprecedented proportions" at the vote on October 20. With the presidential elections now going into the second round, what can the Kremlin do within the next 10 days to influence the vote?

22/10/2024

Europe News

Moldova president alleges vote-buying tainted EU referendum results

Moldovan President Maia Sandu denounced an "an assault on democracy and freedom," as she said criminal groups had bought Moldovan citizens' votes prior to the EU referendum on Sunday.

21/10/2024

Moldova

Moldova votes yes to join the EU as president claims Moscow meddled

The first batch of preliminary results indicated the referendum on Moldova's EU future was a "no," but a last-minute spike in votes in favour from the eastern European country's diaspora won the referendum by the slimmest of margins.

21/10/2024

Europe News

Minimum turnout exceeded in Moldova's crucial EU membership vote

A minimum turnout of 33% has now been exceeded in a vote on whether Moldova should enshrine in its constitution the desire to join the European Union.

20/10/2024

Europe News

Moldovans prepare to decide on EU membership in crucial referendum

Polls put Moldovans' support for EU membership at around 60%, but a minimum turnout of 33% is needed for the referendum to be considered valid.

18/10/2024

EuroVerify

Kremlin’s hybrid war overshadows Moldova’s EU referendum

European officials say disinformation campaigns and vote-buying schemes risk undermining the integrity of the 20 October ballot.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Moldova begins preparations for upcoming referendum on EU membership

On Sunday, Moldovans will vote on whether EU accession should become a constitutional goal. The country's presidential election will happen on the same day.

16/10/2024

Moldova

Moldova accuses Russia of bribing voters ahead of EU referendum

National police chief Viorel Cernautanu revealed that over 130,000 Moldovans were bribed by a Russian network to promote pro-Kremlin candidates, raising concerns about malign influence.

04/10/2024

Euronews Witness

Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum

In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the east.

30/09/2024

Moldova

Moldova accuses Russia of organising pre-election vandalism

Tensions are rising with Moscow as Moldova's pro-western government accuses Russia of organising the vandalism of state buildings in the run-up to the election in October.

29/09/2024

Moldova

Moldovans and Ukrainians remain hopeful over potential EU membership

After Brussels recently opened negotiations with the two Eastern European countries keen to join the EU, Moldovans and Ukrainians alike hope for a quick transition that would allow them to join the greater European family.

27/06/2024

Moldova

US pledges €124 million in aid to Moldova to counter Russian influence

Some €78 million will be directed to bolster energy infrastructure and €46 million to overhaul key industries and deter disinformation.

30/05/2024

Moldova

EU candidate Moldova acts to prevent Russian influence in referendum

The US Institute for War Studies warned Moldova that Russia could try to destabilise the country ahead of presidential elections and the upcoming referendum on joining the European Union.

12/04/2024

Cult

Balkan Trafik! Festival shines spotlight on Moldova

For the past 20 years, the Balkan Trafik! Festival, held every April in Brussels, highlights cultures and music from across the Balkans through workshops, exhibitions, food and wine.

05/04/2024

Moldova

Moldova protests Russian voting stations in Transnistria

The eastern European country summoned Russia's ambassador on Tuesday, after Moscow decided to open polling stations for Russian elections in the Transnistrian region without its consent.

12/03/2024

Moldova

Moldovan breakaway region appeals to Russia for 'protection'

Transnistria is one of numerous European regions where Moscow claims ethnic Russians are under threat.

28/02/2024

Tech News

US celebrities used in disinformation campaign against Maia Sandu

A new report outlines an effort to use US celebrities via Cameo to target the president of Moldova.

27/02/2024

Euronews Witness

Joining the EU: What would it mean for young Moldovans?

In December 2023, EU leaders agreed to open accession negotiations with Moldova after the Balkan state received EU candidate status in June 2022. How do Moldovans feel about EU integration? Euronews Correspondent Hans von der Brelie travelled to Moldova to find out.

26/01/2024

Explore

Moldova: A small country with a big passion for winemaking

In partnership with Moldova.travel

From its sprawling underground cellars to its gently rolling vineyards, Moldova’s wine regions have something for every oenophile. Our reporter Anca Ulea explores its culture and traditions.

21/11/2023

Moldova

Moldova's grain harvest is stuck in the global food bottleneck

Because of Russian bombings, Ukrainians now export their massive grain stocks on land. This has created one of the biggest bottlenecks the Black Sea Region has seen.

19/11/2023

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Discover Moldova through its people, landscape and wines

Partner content presented by Wine of Moldova

To travel through Moldova is to journey into the heart of a winemaking country, a land of rolling hills, sun-drenched plains and an enviable climate tempered by the presence of the Black Sea.

10/11/2023

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Moldova counts local election votes as authorities accuse Russia of meddling

Moldovans will elect nearly 900 mayors and 11,000 local councilors for four-year terms, including top positions like the mayor of the nation's capital, Chisinau.

05/11/2023

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In celebration of the Moldovan winemaking tradition

Partner content presented by Wine of Moldova

Eastern Europe holds few sights to equal the underground labyrinth of Milestii Mici; 200 kilometres of streets dug out from limestone and traversed by electric cars and bicycles.

23/10/2023