The Central Election Commission (CEC) proposes to open 234 polling stations abroad for Moldovan citizens to participate in the presidential election and constitutional referendum on October 20. The CEC made such a decision last weekend.

On Friday, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) launched an observation mission for the presidential election and constitutional referendum in Moldova to be held on October 20. The mission will be headed by Urszula Gacek and consists of a team of 11 experts based in Chisinau.

“Luxembourg will continue to support Moldova on the path of integration into the European Union,” Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy Luc Frieden stated on Friday in Chisinau at a press conference following a meeting with his Moldovan counterpart Dorin Recean.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu reiterated Moldova's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity at the IV Crimean Platform summit in Kiev. As INFOTAG reports, he wrote in facebook that in his speech at the summit "on behalf of the citizens of Moldova expressed gratitude for the huge sacrifices that Ukrainian soldiers have been making on the battlefield for more than two years, for the steadfastness that the Ukrainian people show every day, for the love for the motherland and the great desire to live in peace so that Ukraine remains free and independent."

The institution of the Russian diplomatic mission in Moldova will operate in strict compliance with the Vienna Convention. As the INFOTAG agency reports, this was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi on Jurnal-TV on Wednesday evening.

The chairman of “Our Party” and potential presidential candidate Renato Usatii said that “the authorities are preparing the theft of the state enterprise ‘Ungheni River Port’, which includes the Giurgiulesti Passenger and Cargo Port.” According to INFOTAG, he said this at a briefing on Wednesday, publishing details of the investigation on his website.

Sixty-five delegations from partner countries and international organizations will take part in the fifth meeting of the “Moldova Support Platform” to be held in Chisinau on September 17. As “INFOTAG” reports, this was announced by Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi at a press conference on Wednesday.

Oleg Ozerov was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Moldova by a decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 10.

Energy Minister Victor Parlicov has denied claims that he is going to create and lead a new party. Parlicov said this on Monday evening in the program “New Week with Anatolie Golea” on TV8 channel, INFOTAG news agency reported.

Moldovan presidential contender from the Impreuna bloc Octavian Ticu believes that Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi should resign after “unfriendly statements against Ukraine” by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto at a joint press conference in Chisinau.

President Maia Sandu called on representatives of national minorities to participate in the referendum on European integration and to support the country's EU integration course. As INFOTAG reports, she said this in her speech at the National Forum of Ethnic Minorities organized by the Center for Civic Initiatives.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Peter Szijjarto has declared unconditional support for Moldova's integration into the European Union, but not for Ukraine. As INFOTAG reports, he said this on Friday at a press conference during a working visit to Chisinau.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Peter Szijjarto believes that “it is necessary to take real actions to speed up the EU enlargement process.” As INFOTAG reports, he said this on Friday at a press conference during a working visit to Chisinau.

The Chairman of the Party of Socialists (PSRM), Igor Dodon, has expressed regret that the Chairman of the Party of Communists, PSRM's partner in the Bloc of Communists and Socialists in Parliament, Vladimir Voronin, criticized the presidential candidate Alexandru Stoianoglo, nominated by the PSRM.

“Joining the European Union was one of Poland's most sensible decisions, now Moldova faces the same choice. Now Moldova is facing the same choice,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, speaking to Moldovan MPs.

The former chairman of the “DA Platform” Andrei Nastase announced his intention to create a new party. As INFOTAG reports, he said this on Wednesday evening during a program on the RLive channel.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that during his country's presidency of the EU, which will start on 1 January 2025, the union's enlargement process will be greatly accelerated. He said this on Wednesday evening at a press conference following a meeting with his Moldovan counterpart Dorin Recean in Chisinau, INFOTAG reports.

The chairman of the MAN (Movement of National Alternative) party, Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban said that the formation will support the constitutional referendum on European integration. According to INFOTAG, he said on air on RliveTV on Tuesday night that the party will register with the CEC as an electoral competitor for the referendum and will campaign for constitutional amendments.

The potential favorites in the presidential race are Maia Sandu, Renato Usatii, Alexandru Stoianoglo. As ‘INFOTAG’ reports, this is evidenced by the data of a sociological survey conducted and presented on Tuesday by iData company.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrives on Wednesday for a two-day visit to Moldova. During the visit, he will hold meetings with President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean, INFOTAG reports. A meeting of government delegations will also take place.