Moldova’s pro-EU party pulls ahead of pro-Russian opposition in high-stakes election

Open this photo in gallery:People vote at a polling station during Moldova's parliamentary election in Chisinau, on Sunday.Vladislav Culiomza/Reuters Moldova’s ruling party pulled ahead of the pro-Russian opposition as votes cast in a key...

Moldovan Diaspora in Bulgaria Votes in Parliamentary Elections

Members of Moldovan diaspora in Bulgaria are exercising their right to vote in the parliamentary elections at the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Sofia on Sunday. The elections are considered a turning point for the former Soviet republic,...

Moldova holds parliamentary elections on September 28. Why they matter

Parliamentary elections are being held in Moldova on September 28, which will elect 101 deputies with a mandate for 4 years. Earlier, Moldovan President Maia Sandu spoke about Russiaʼs intentions to intervene and influence the outcome of the vote....

A pro-EU party won Moldova’s election, but obstacles remain

Russia’s campaign to amplify societal distrust continues as EU membership talks have stalled In the end, the results were better than Moldova’s western allies had dared hope. In last Sunday’s parliamentary elections, the pro-EU party of Moldovan...

Moldova at a Crossroads: Russia’s “all in” against Chișinău’s European Future

While Russia has militarily invaded Ukraine, Moldova is facing an unprecedented hybrid war orchestrated by the Kremlin. Experts believe that Moscow is likely to invest significantly in efforts to manipulate the country’s upcoming parliamentary...

Moldovans Vote in Tense Polls

Moldovans began voting on Sunday in crucial parliamentary elections that will determine whether the country, an EU candidate, continues on its pro-European path or shifts closer to Moscow. The current government and the European Union have both...

Moldovans Vote In Choice Between EU Integration And Russian Influence

CHISINAU -- Moldovans began voting in key parliamentary elections facing a choice of two paths: continuing toward joining the European Union or veering toward Russia amid widespread reports of campaign meddling by the Kremlin. Polls opened at 7...

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

On Sept. 28, Moldovan voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian parties and gave President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party a decisive parliamentary majority. The victory, which came despite a massive Russia-financed influence operation to sway...

Italy vs. Israel: Livestream World Cup 2026 Qualifier Soccer From Anywhere

When to watch Italy vs. Israel Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT). Where to watch Italy vs. Israel will air in the US on Fubo Sports Network. Italy can guarantee itself a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier playoffs if it...

Moldova's high-stakes vote: Democracy v disinformation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said that Russia has tried to influence tomorrow's high-stakes parliamentary election in the country through a campaign of bribery and disinformation about the European Union. "Russia does not want Moldova to...

Moldova’s election is a choice between two paths: pro-Europe or pro-Russia

Moldovans are due to vote on Sunday in a pivotal parliamentary election that will determine whether the country of 2.4 million people continues on its path towards joining the EU or drifts back into Moscow’s orbit, with widespread reports of...

Moldova holds key election as Russia's shadow looms large

Sarah RainsfordSouthern and eastern Europe correspondent in Chisinau ShareSave Prime Minister of Moldova Dorin Recean attends the march on Friday ahead of Sunday's election. The crowd filing through central Chisinau waving EU flags on Friday...

Moldovan diaspora critical in elections as country battles Russian vote-buying, says former minister

The Moldovan diaspora will hold a critical role in Sunday’s high-stakes parliamentary elections as the country battles against an unprecedented Russian vote-buying operation to try to unseat the incumbent pro-European party, said the former deputy...

Letter from Moldova: Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission Superintendent on Mission trip to Ukraine

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — In his second mission trip to Ukraine, Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission Superintendent Pastor Tim Guerino has made a stop in Moldova, where a team he is working with...

Moldova denies entry to crew from Georgia’s pro-government Imedi TV

Moldova denies entry to Imedi TV A film crew from Georgian pro-government propaganda channel Imedi was refused entry to Moldova. According to the channel’s website, the team had planned to cover Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Statement from...

Oligarch Plahotniuc Extradited Back To Moldova Days Before Pivotal Elections

CHISINAU -- Moldovan oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc has been extradited to Chisinau to face long-running criminal charges, jolting the country just days before a tense general election already roiled by allegations of Russian interference....

Moldovan oligarch extradited to face charges over $1bn fraud

Trial of former political kingmaker Vladimir Plahotniuc comes at a sensitive time, as elections approach and authorities warn of Russian meddling. Published On 25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025 Moldova’s most notorious fugitive businessman, Vladimir...

Attention, Travelers! Two Moldovan-Ukrainian border-crossing points temporarily suspend work

The border crossings at Tudora-Starokazacie and Otaci-Moghilev-Podolsk have temporarily suspended their work, due to technical reasons on the Ukrainian side. Presently, measures are being taken to address the problems. The Border Police recommend...

Moldova’s former power broker Vladimir Plahotniuc extradited from Greece to Chișinău

47Vladimir Plahotniuc, the Moldovan businessman and former political figure long associated with the country’s most significant corruption cases, has been extradited from Greece to Moldova and placed in custody in Chișinău on Thursday, 25...

Air France-KLM Flying Blue October Promo Awards For Travel Through March 31, 2026

Air France-KLM Flying Blue has updated its latest promotional awards for October. These awards are valid for travel through March 31, 2026, and must be booked by the end of this month. The maximum discount is 25% off the required miles, although...