Russian funds scandal: Moldova Party barred from election

A Chișinău appeals court has rejected a challenge by the "Moldova Mare" party against the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) decision to bar it from the election.

Fraud claims during Moldova election: Maia Sandu urges citizens to vote

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has cited a number of irregularities recorded during the parliamentary elections, including instances of the organized transportation of voters to polling stations abroad and voting using the "carousel" scheme. In a new message released on Election Day, the Moldovan leader reiterated her call for citizens to vote, wherever they are.

Moldova 0-7 Ukraine: U19 Futsal European Championship results

The Republic of Moldova were beaten 7-0 by Ukraine in their opening match of the UEFA European Under-19 Futsal Championship. The tournament is taking place in Chișinău, running from 28 September to 5 October.

Key role of electoral thresholds in Moldova's pro-Russian vs pro-European vote

Moldova's parliamentary elections set the electoral threshold at 5% for political parties, 7% for electoral blocs, and 2% for independent candidates.

New harvest: Why Moldova is growing drought-resistant sorghum

Sorghum harvest has begun in northern and central the Republic of Moldova, a crop that is still relatively new to the country.

Moldova polls: Coercion and security breaches flagged by monitor group

Within two hours of polling stations opening, Promo-LEX observers reported 73 incidents, 40 confirmed, during the electoral process.

Ukraine EU membership: Hungary veto threatens talks until 2026

European Union sources told DW that EU officials are waiting for a change of government in Hungary, after no decision was reached in Brussels on how to overcome Budapest's veto on Ukraine's accession to the EU.

Moldova election: Sandu warns of Russian vote-buying and destabilisation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu cast her vote in the parliamentary elections and appealed for a high turnout from citizens.

Ancient Chinese skull suggests humans evolved 500,000 years earlier

A one-million-year-old human skull found in China suggests our species, Homo sapiens, may have evolved up to half a million years earlier than previously thought, a new study suggests.

CEC: Moldova voting 'without incident' as polls open

Moldova's national election began on Sunday morning and is proceeding without incident, authorities say.

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025 | Voter turnout over 52%: Over 1.6 million voters went to the polls

Moldovans head to the polls on Sunday, September 28, to elect a new parliament. The election threshold for validation requires a minimum turnout of one-third of registered voters. As of 1 September 2025, the State Register of Voters included 3,299,396 eligible voters.

Moldovan cultural heritage: Buzilă wins Europa Nostra prize

The European Heritage Days brought a dual celebration to Moldova's cultural scene, honouring a leading figure in heritage preservation.