Austrian Parliament elects extreme right representative Rosenkranz

The Austrian Parliament has elected for the first time a representative of the extreme right to its leadership: Walter Rosenkranz, aged 62, who has been denounced by the Jewish community as a figure that "pays tribute to Nazi criminals," reports AFP.

Moldova and Romania sign memorandum for energy innovation

The energy ministers of Moldova and Romania signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop partnerships and promote innovation in the energy sector.

Presidential candidates to face off in live debate on Moldova 1

Teleradio Moldova has announced that it will host an electoral debate for the second round of voting on Monday, October 28, inviting candidates Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo to participate.

Upcoming electoral debates set for October 27 in Moldova

The two candidates participating in the second round of the presidential elections have agreed on the regulations for organising the electoral debates on Sunday, October 27.

Winter tire price hike hits Moldovan drivers

This year, Moldovan drivers are facing a significant increase in the cost of winter tires, with some having to pay 1,200 lei (62,01 euro) more for a set of four compared to last year.

Another arrest in Moldova's electoral corruption investigation

Another individual implicated in an illegal scheme to finance political parties and electoral corruption will be placed under house arrest, following a journalistic investigation conducted by “Ziarul de Gardă,” as reported by the General Inspectorate of Police.

Voter certificates invalid for second round on November 3

Certificates for the right to vote issued for the elections on October 20 are not valid for the second round of the presidential election scheduled for November 3.

Romania and Moldova enhance border control

Romania and the Republic of Moldova will establish joint control at the Galați-Giurgiulești border crossing.

Moldova investigates $39 million in electoral corruption

In the last two months, 39 million dollars have been transferred from Russia to the Republic of Moldova in an effort to corrupt voters, declared today the head of the General Inspectorate of Police (IGP), Viorel Cernăuțeanu, at a briefing.

Press review // Electoral debate vital for Moldova’s democratic future

The necessity of an electoral debate between Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo; the annulment of sanctions against Vladimir Plahotniuc by the EU Tribunal and the reaction of the Republic of Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and the Ministry of Justice’s explanations regarding the failure to declare Veaceslav Platon wanted—these are the main headlines summarised by the press.

Ballot papers for the second round of presidential elections are printed

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has started printing ballot papers for the second round of the November 3 presidential election, intended for polling stations abroad. Thus, 839,200 ballot papers will be printed, of which 768,850 - in Romanian, 69,850 - in Russian and 500 in Gagauz.

Over 31 thousand elderly people will benefit from a one-off allowance of 2,300 lei

Elderly people with a contribution period of over 40 years and minimum pension will receive a one-off allowance of 2300 lei. The Parliament's external political commission approved today the opinion on the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Labour, the World Food Program and the International Organization for Migration regarding the provision of assistance to vulnerable families in our country.