Presidential elections in Moldova
Mitsotakis congratulates Moldovan president on re-election
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has congratulated Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, on her re-election, saying Greece stands with her country as it moves forward on its European Union path.
Sandu Claims 300,000 Votes Targeted for Purchase in Moldovan Election Manipulation
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has accused foreign interference of attempting to manipulate the country's presidential election and referendum on European integration, describing it as an "unprecedented" attack. In her statement, Sandu claimed that criminal groups, collaborating with foreign entities hostile to Moldova, attempted to buy 300,000 votes.
Moldovan Intelligence Chief Tenders Resignation After Ex-President’s Arrest
The director of the Moldovan Intelligence and Security Service, SIS, Alexandru Esaulenco, resigned on Monday amid the detaining scandal regarding the former pro-Russian president, Igor Dodon, for corruption and high treason to Russia.
Moldova Socialists Scramble to Stall Snap Election, Fearing Defeat
Moldovan deputies taking a vote in the parliament. Photo: EPA/Doru Dumitru
"Maia Sandu will organise these elections from her office, as 120 million lei [about 6 million euros] are needed for the elections, and parliament will not vote for that," Dodon said, referencing the pro-EU President seeking early polls.