Irina Vlah
Pro-Russians Battle it out in Elections in Moldova’s Gagauzia
Moldova's autonomous region of Gagauzia goes to elections on Sunday for a new governor, or Bashkan, with eight candidates in the race, most of them with pro-Russian views.
The elections in Gagauzia represent a first test before local elections throughout the country due in autumn, and for presidential elections that will take place next year.
Only Connect: Moldova’s Gagauzia Region Pins its Hopes on IT
The autonomous region's governor, Irina Vlah, tells BIRN that the way for Gagauzia to reverse its damaging exodus is to 'produce technology - not just consume it'.