The first sitting of Parliament lasted over 20 minutes • Opposition will not vote for the Parliament’s leading bodies • Opposition leaders say there is no consensus inside PCRM regarding speaker office • Constitutional Court Chairman invites lawmakers to find a compromise • EU Special Representative for Moldova believes in a compromise between authorities and opposition • PCRM appoints negotiator with opposition parties • PLDM states: PCRM proved their incapacity for dialogue with political opponents • PCRM is confident of finding a vote for electing a president • Moldovan trade unions call for a civilized political dialogue • Liberal International calls for early elections in Moldova • CNTM concerned about violation of human rights in Moldova[…]
Each parliamentary sitting at the Palace of Republic will cost about 7,000–8,000 lei • Greceanii Government tenders resignation • Civil society comes up with a Road Map for national conciliation • Moldovan journalists staged a protest to mark World Press Freedom Day • European Parliament’s delegation signals serious strain and instability in Moldova • Dorin Chirtoaca remains in the Chisinau Mayor’s Office • MAE wants to be Christian democratic[…]
Parliament’s first sitting will take place at Republican Palace • The PCRM leader opposing a coalition government • PACE adopted a resolution on Moldova and urges the Moldovan authorities to punish the guilty of human rights violations • PCRM leader is sure that no early elections will be held, but he is ready for them • Vladimir Voronin says about “coloured revolutions scenario” in Chisinau • A second post-election investigation commission may be created • Council of Europe commissioner: policemen who ill-treated inmates shall be punished • Public broadcasters covered the electoral campaign with violation of law[…]
EP Delegation has found grave violations of human rights • European parliamentarian: Moldova-1 reform is an emergency • NGO Council criticizes the Ministry of Justice and the Tax Inspectorate • International NGOs demanding to stop intimidation of Moldovan NGOs • Dorin Chirtoaca will table his mandate of lawmaker to keep the office of Chisinau Mayor • PCRM wants a constructive dialogue with opposition • Protests in Paris against the human rights violations in Moldova[…]
Parliamentarians get their mandates • Most active NGOs represented in “Coalition 2009” targeted by fiscal services • PASOS directors concerned about situation in Moldova • EU adopts statement to express concern about situation in Moldova • EU representative in Chisinau: the destiny of Moldova is in hands of political elite • PCRM is open for dialogue • Vladimir Voronin: political crisis is over • Conservators call upon opposition to challenge early elections • Two persons still missing after April 7 riots • PACE will debate on Moldova • Council of Europe seeks correct recasting of postelection events in Moldova • Opposition representatives could participate in the state Commission for investigating the post-election events • Opposition insists on an international investigation commission • Opposition has informed Solana “about all crimes of the totalitarian regime” in Moldova • EU delegation meets representatives of Moldovan media and media NGOs • PLDM, PL and AMN undergo a financial control[…]
New Parliament to convene in first sitting on May 5 • CoE Committee of Ministers chairman calls on Moldovan parties to engage in dialogue • European Union to pass a resolution on Moldova • OSCE seeks negotiations between Moldovan authorities and opposition • AMN: the election validation procedure violated principles of free and fair elections • CEC expresses gratitude • ECHR asks the Moldovan Government to give explanations about the mistreatment of one detained protester • State commission for the elucidation of the April 7–8 events promises to be fair[…]
Elected parliamentarians will be handed in credentials on April 25 • Opposition was too slow, Constitutional Court Chairman says • Opposition hopes for early parliamentary elections • PLDM describes the CC decision which validates the elections as illegal • EU must prove capacity to help stabilising the situation in Moldova • EU condemns violence and excessive force used by law enforcement bodies • EU likely to deploy experts to Moldova to investigate violation of human rights • Javier Solana to visit Chisinau • PGO got 54 complaints on ill-treatment of inmates • “Coalition 2009” demands Ministry of Justice to apologise publicly • Vote recount costs about 3.7 million lei • Moldova’s representative in Strasbourg leaves sitting of EP Commission for Foreign Policy[…]
Constitutional Court has validated the April 5 elections • Opposition asks Constitutional Court to invalidate the elections and hold a repeat voting • EU insists on the necessity of a national consensus in Moldova • Opposition presents election rigging proofs to Czech prime-minister • 20 future parliamentarians have started the procedure for renunciation of Romanian citizenship • PL leader claims revealing 20 thousands electoral breaches in 10 rayons • Supreme Court leaves in force prohibition to make copies of voter rolls • Attorneys condemn authorities’ attitude towards inmates • 20 criminal cases filed against participants in massive disturbances • Vladimir Voronin: we will hold out all organisers of these disturbances • Viorel Cibotaru not willing to be member of the state commission made by President Voronin • PLDM accuses authorities of manipulation by establishing state commission to investigate the April 7–8 developments • Opposition declares that the vote recount was useless • PCRM leader: we will protect electors’ will like Lenin defended the1917 revolution results • Chisinau City Hall reports first totals of victims of protests • Authorities recognizes the existence of one victim connected with April 7 riots[…]
Vote recount did not change the distribution of parliamentary seats • OSCE releases interim report on parliamentary elections • CEC denies any shortcomings related to issuance of voter rolls • PL Deputy Chairman considers that PCRM could not win more than 40% • State commission to investigate the April 7 developments • About 100 participants in massive disturbances released • Chisinau City Hall claims three persons are still missing after protests • “Coalition 2009” denies its involvement in the April 7 riots • Moldovan opposition will be heard by the European Parliament • “Coalition 2009” reports breaches committed on Election Day • “Coalition 2009” signals violations and irregularities in voter rolls • European Left makes common cause with PCRM • European liberals seek repeat elections in Moldova[…]
Results of the vote recount will be reported on Tuesday, April 21 • Council of Europe will back the civic conciliation dialogue in Moldova • Majority of protesters released • Chisinau City Hall says “terror goes on” • Anti-Torture “Act Moldova” Alliance created • US Department of State concerned about developments in Moldova • US ambassador meets journalists and civil society representatives • Council of Europe will help redressing human rights situation • PL: government is trying to hide own crimes under the cover of national consensus • Helsinki-Moldova Committee seeks resignation of Interior Minister[…]
Results of the vote recount to be reported on Friday, April 17 • CEC says access to electoral lists is free • Vote recount confirms the previous results • Vladimir Voronin orders end of arrests and release of inmates • Prosecutor’s Office opens proceedings to revoke repressive measures • Counsil of Europe welcomes the intiative to amnesty people arrested after protests • Chisinau City Hall claims that over one thousand people are detained • PLDM criticises Voronin’s statement on youth amnesty • UNICEF concerned about ill-treatment of children held in Moldova • Prosecutor-General’s Office investigates police-committed torture • MAE pickets Interior Ministry building • Expulsion of NDI-Chisinau director outlawed • European Parliament is preparing a resolution on Moldova[…]
The ballots are recounted • PL, PLDM and AMN provides evidence on “election fraud” • US citizen expelled from Moldova • International media organisations concerned about situation of the press in Moldova • MID rejects accusations that dead people were included in voter rolls • Incumbent premier of Czech Republic, chair of the EU, will visit Moldova • CoE envoy comes to Chisinau to collect facts • UN representative says Moldovan inmates are beaten • President Voronin chairs sitting on April 7 protests • Leaders of parties represented in the newly-elected Parliament must work on national peace[…]
PL, PLDM and AMN not willing to participate in vote recount • Opposition has no right to make copies of electoral lists • CEC releases list of newly-elected parliamentarians, inclusively of those who hold dual citizenship • OSCE calls upon Moldovan authorities to ensure free access for foreign media • EU is ready to deploy mission to Chisinau to watch the post-electoral situation • Mass media in elections — journalism “close to democracy and to attachment” • MAE leader seeks US and EU intervention to release the held young people • United Nations about “extreme violence” in Moldova • International media organisations raise concern with situation in Moldova[…]
22 persons must choose between parliamentary seat and second citizenship • PCRM signals intimidations by the opposition against electors • First violations of the voting process • Municipal councillor advises Moldovan authorities to mediate the conflict • At least 19 children held by police after April 7 protests • PSD seeks the involvement of Russian and Romanian presidents to relieve the situation in Moldova • One day to recount ballots — April 15 • PDM will not participate in the vote recount • CEC notifies: the voting is secret • Chisinau mayor seeks active involvement of international community • Gagauz People’s Assembly concerned with actions against Moldova’s statehood • Committee for free elections in Moldova established in Bucharest • Website about April 5 electoral frauds — www.votat.eu[…]
CEC submitted to the Constitutional Court the final report on election conduct • Constitutional Court gives green light to vote recount • Prosecutor’s Office refutes allegations on causes of Valeriu Boboc’s death • Protest rally of opposition parties PL, PLDM and AMN • Resolution on governance’s repressive actions adopted by the protest rally[…]
Three CEC members have reservations over election results • President Vladimir Voronin chairs sitting of Supreme Security Council • Joint declaration of PL, PLDM and AMN on repressive actions of the governance • Statement by Civic Control — Elections 2009 Coalition • Eight electoral contestants applied for access to electoral lists • President Voronin, Havier Solana agree on a fact-collection mission • U.S. ambassador’s comments concerning April 7, 2009 events • General Police Department releases list of organisers of disturbances • Board of Rectors disapproves and condemns the storming at Presidency and Parliament headquarters • Vladimir Socor analyses April 7, 2009 assaults • Statement by PASOS — Moldovan elections were rigged[…]
Carrying flowers to protests • ECHR Grand Chamber accepts application on dual citizenship case • European observer regrets that the OSCE report is “too warm” • Opposition signals restricted access to voter rolls • Vladimir Voronin calls for recount of ballots in April 5 vote • U.S Ambassador welcomes PCRM initiatives on recounting of ballot papers • Independent expert group signals premises for setting up a dictatorial regime in Moldova • Media NGOs concerned by “worsening situation of the press” • Coalition-2009 seeks access to electoral lists[…]
PCRM will not be able to elect the new Moldovan president alone • PL, PLDM and AMN have four days to verify the voter rolls used in elections • Protests in Great National Assembly Square go on • Coalition-2009 calls upon media to fairly cover the developments in country • EU calls for resumption of normal Moldovan-Romanian relations • Protesters demand the publication of voter rolls in Monitorul Oficial • Medvedev about Chisinau’s conduct over protesters • PCRM does not step backward with regard to protests • PL asks EU and CoE to deploy a violence monitoring mission • PC does not recognise the election results • MAE seeks repeated elections • Civil Society Congress accuses authorities of provoking violent actions • Anti-communist protests in London, Dublin, Paris, Bucharest • United Russia about “lilac revolution” in Moldova • Ukrainian political party accuses Romania of meddling in Moldova’s interior affairs • Former presidential adviser Sergiu Mocanu accused of usurpation of state power • PLDM leaders under criminal charges for instigating to massive unrest[…]
Peaceful protests in the Great National Assembly Square • Nearly 100 policemen injured • Night fires and takeover of control by police • Interior Ministry explains why it did not use special means • Approximately 200 people held • Protesters urge the Interior Ministry to release all arrested people • Prevention of bloodsheds is the main success, says Vladimir Voronin • Experts evaluate damages • Romanian ambassador declared persona non-grata, while Romanian citizens will be required visas • Moldova introduces visas for Romanians starting April 9 • Romanian Foreign Ministry is indignant • Russian Foreign Ministry is “deeply concerned” • Chisinau asks the West to help settle situation related to massive disorders • U.N. Secretary-General is concerned over violence in Moldova • European commissioner demands halt to violent demonstrations • Council of Europe calls upon parties to refrain from violence • U.S. Embassy calls for refraining from violent actions • European observer surprised by election results • NGO council calls upon protestors to stop violence • Gagauz Bashkan calls for calm • AMN demands immediate release of all arrested people • PLDM seeks investigation of vandalism • UCM supports riots • PPCD accuses Russia of arranging storms in Chisinau downtown • PDM accuses PCRM of present situation • UCM seeks new elections • PSD does not recognise the election results • CEC provides the opposition with access to reports on ballot counting[…]
Riots and vandalism actions on the President and Parliament headquartes • “Coalition-2009”: elections were unfair but partly free • PL does not recognise the results of elections • PL provides evidence on election fraud • PPCD members to sign an oath • Vladimir Voronin: elections were free and fair • Initiative group “I Am Anti-Communist” seeks the recounting of ballot papers • European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy greets Moldovans for active participation in elections • Moldovan elections give positive emotions to Europeans • OSCE recorded a number of faults during elections • MAE does not recognise the results of elections • PLDM does not recognise the election results • AMN does not recognise the election results[…]
U.S. Senate approves resolution on Moldovan elections • PSD says 250,000 electors will vote it • MAE will not cooperate with PCRM, PPCD and UCM • PLDM releases “Communism File” • PCRM wants elections to be hold in compliance with international standards • PDM deputy chairman of tells election tricking techniques • N4, EU TV gravely violate election coverage regulations • Moldovan citizens from Transnistria discriminated in terms of electoral right • CEC makes totals of electoral activities • CCA turns down AMN applications vs. 3 TV stations • CEC introduces information system to collect and provide data on elections • PL calls upon electors to vote the “long-expected change” • EU signals problems related to electoral process in Moldova • UMPR withdraws in favour of AMN • OSCE urges Tiraspol to guarantee electoral right of citizens from Corjova village • Gagauz Bashkan credits three parties with chances in autonomy • Ukrainian Party of Regions supports UCM[…]
Behaviour which undermines competitiveness of electoral process • Gender dimension is less present in electoral programmes • PSD hopes to win 17–20 percent of the ballots • 3,134 national and international observers will monitor the elections • PLDM gives up round o’clock protests in front of Government • Maintaining present majority is the No.1 goal for PCRM • Armed policemen escort ballot papers to polling stations • Balti-based AMN branch signals “potshots” against itself • PD accuses PLDM of cooperating with PCRM in Ialoveni rayon • PLDM says it holds evidence that 200,000 ballot papers were illegally printed • PCRM invites electors to make a bold choice • Interior Ministry says it identified the individuals who vandalised the PLDM headquarters • Destroyers of electoral billboards sanctioned • UMPR: corruption exists, but is not of first importance[…]
Tiraspol CEC decides for Moldovan citizens from Transnistria • CCA turns down PCRM application • “Moldova Unita” expects ballots of elderly • PCRM accused of using administrative resources • AMN says violations endanger validation of elections • MAE refutes reports that it withdraws from electoral competition • AMN pickets CEC headquarters • PCRM spent most on elections • Trends in media coverage of elections persist • PLDM leader met with the head of the European Commission Delegation to Moldova • Voter’s guidebook released • Youth organisation of PL calls upon young people to vote • Former local leader of PLDM arrested • “Viitorul” is litigating • PLDM, PL reconfirm readiness to make a post-electoral coalition • Chisinau police fighting with PLDM tents • About 2,500 national and international observers to monitor elections[…]
MAE says “No to Corruption! Yes to EU!” • PLDM condemns assaults on a Balti journalist during a PCRM-held electoral meeting • Premier says Moldova faces information assaults • “Boxers” from Balti landed a blow to AMN members • Orhei police accused of coordinating anti-opposition provocations • CSJ outlaws Vasile Tarlev’s chairmanship in UCM • PLDM headquarters vandalised • Independent candidate calls out the chief of state • Combatants invited to support “Moldova Unita” • CEC asks international community to secure elections in Corjova village • Independent candidate Valentina Cusnir withdraws in favour of PLDM • Greens withdraw in favour of PLDM • Chisinau residents able to learn online where to vote • Printing of ballot papers is over • PC leader: anti-corruption fight is present only in electoral campaign[…]
Electors are welcome to apply for temporary identity cards F-9 • TV stations Moldova-1, NIT, N4 and EU TV keep making political partisanship • Petru Lucinschi invites electors to vote for a change of generation • PLDM accuses PPCD of diversions • Balti-based branch of PDM calls for solidarity • AMN seeks commission to investigate “dictatorial regime” • Community of Moldovans from Romania wishes good luck to PCRM • UCM is concerned with possible election fraud • AMN says PCRM would print 150,000 ballot papers, while CEC refutes this information • CEC accredits 157 more international observers • PLDM appeals to law courts in connection with “violation of freedom of circulation” • MAE accuses PCRM of compromising electoral concerts • For a Clean Parliament — 47 candidates have integrity-related problems • Expired identity cards will be accepted at April 5 elections • Exit poll will cover approximately 10 percent of polling stations • PDM criticises recent Barometer of Public Opinion conducted by Institute for Public Policy • MAE organises anti-corruption march on key avenue of capital • PDSMU leader: incumbent governing failed and will fail anti-corruption fight • Vladimir Voronin clamoured down by soccer fans[…]
Reactions to effects of PCRM “internationalism” • PCRM leader participates in festivity on connection to gas pipeline • PCRM organises “Leftwing March” in capital • MAE march against corruption and abuses by communist police regime[…]
One third of Moldovans would like column “Against All” in ballot papers • 63,000 ballot papers will be printed for voting outside Moldova • Only 0.5 percent of citizens do not warm “ELECTIONS 05.04.09” stamp • Holders of expired identity cards will be able to vote • CEC accredits national and international observers • PDM shares opinions about European integration of Moldova • PDM is confident — “You Deserve Real Facts!” • PDLM marks 91st anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with the Kingdom of Romania • PL marks 91st anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania • Vladimir Voronin accuses opposition parties of populism • PCRM withdraws from electoral debates • PCRM fans assault independent councillor from Balti • Business associations advise political parties • MAE makes Economic Council • MAE: corruption is No.1 cause of poverty in Moldova[…]
CBS-AXA, IMAS-INC to conduct the exit poll on April 5 • Several press directors call upon PLDM, PL and AMN to make a coalition • Cautious checking of voter rolls • Mass media keeps making political partisanship • Christian democratic mayors are grateful to PPCD and PCRM lawmakers • AMN leader addresses Moldovan nationals from other countries • Printing of ballot papers is underway • “Pentru Neam si Tara” Party withdraws in favour of AMN • CEC deletes a candidate from ballot papers • Opposition parties under “Civic control” again • Vasile Tarlev awarded “Alexei Kosighin” prize • Former PNL deputy chairman calls for a coalition of PLDM, PL and AMN • CEC concerned with assaults on media institutions • PCRM doctrine focuses on building a social state • 1,977 polling stations established for April 5 parliamentary elections • Former premier Vasile Tarlev: corruption has become one of most serious problems in Moldova • TRM asks competent bodies to protect its employees • AMN suspends protests in front of “Teleradio-Moldova”[…]
OSCE will not monitor April 5 parliamentary elections outside Moldova • AMN, PL and PLDM have plans to make a post-electoral coalition • MAE conditionally supports idea to build a democratic coalition • Test Your Vote at www.testvot.eu • Catholics from Moldova invited to take part in elections • AMN pickets “Teleradio-Moldova” Company • PSD replies to PDM concerning Transnistrian settlement • Fabricated survey • PLDM erases a candidate from its list • Policemen safeguard only electoral billboards of PCRM, say PDM representatives • People record and documentation offices will have a special work programme on Election Day • AMN leader says he does not have rivals to office of chief of state • CReDO advises electoral contestants to focus on anti-corruption policies • Independent candidate seeks new format of debates aired by some TV stations • PDM leader: political corruption is No.1 problem in Moldova[…]
Future Parliament will be made of at least three parties • UCM leader: Barometer of Public Opinion was ordered by certain political forces • MAE: Barometer of Public Opinion — No.1 misinformation in electoral campaign • AMN leader: Barometer of Public Opinion “is a clown show” • Exit poll to be organised on Election Day • Gagauz authorities concerned with voter rolls • Moldovan citizens from Transnistria are discriminated in terms of electoral right • PDM criticises PSD initiative on concession of Transnistria • PDM changes campaign strategy • CEC approves circulation of ballot papers for 13 electoral constituencies • CCA sanctions TV stations for violation of electoral legislation • AMN to picket “Teleradio-Moldova” Company • Gravity of corruption should not be underrated[…]
UCM releases social programme • Electoral campaign based on “blackmail, terror and corruption” • PL accuses Russian Federation of “brutally meddling” in Moldova’s interior affairs • CEC opens www.voteaza.md • Posta Moldovei managers dismissed for participation in electoral campaign • Several electoral bureaus in capital cannot start working • Civil society condemns aggression against Omega journalists • Journalists assaulted during meeting “Do Not Be Afraid of Voting!” • Journalists from TV channels loyal to communist governing • PLDM signals new violations • Nearly 106,000 ballot papers for Balti • PDM concerned with demographic situation in Moldova • Constitutional Court likely to consider constitutionality of PCRM • AMN recommends “2+4” format for Transnistrian settlement negotiations • AMN: “top level corruption” shall be our No.1 concern[…]
PCRM leader participates in opening of aqueduct • PLDM organises meeting • PLDM appeal upon voters • PLDM Resolution — Do Not Be Afraid of Voting! • Serafim Urechean reiterates national idea • PSD loses its chairwoman in full electoral campaign[…]
Ministry of Reintegration comments on statements by Russian representative to CUC • Moldpres says PCRM disapproves opposition’s insinuations • Moldpres concerned that UCM “does not know situation of farmers” • Moldpres reports expected arrival of protestors from Romania • MFAEI convokes Romanian Ambassador Filip Teodorescu • Chief of state highly appreciates help of popular guards in maintaining public order • Voronin meets popular guards in private • AMN condemns speculations by pro-communist media • AMN leader meeting masses • AMN, PLDM supporters boo Voronin in Nisporeni • PCRM disseminates critical leaflets against PL, PLDM and AMN from a helicopter • Conference of PLDM students • IPP invites at presentation of findings of the Barometer of Public Opinion — March 2009[…]
Transnistrian customs bodies sequester ballot boxes for Corjova village • Tiraspolul describes opening of Corjova polling station as “provocation” • CEC approves the ballot paper form and contents • Electors without permanent registration will be able to vote in area of last residence • European People’s Party supports PPCD in elections • Young PDM members symbolically open new Olympic stadium • MAE equals PCRM and PLDM • PSD proposes concession of Transnistria to Russian Federation for 30 years • PSD proposes the institution of Public Chamber of Republic of Moldova • PCRM has 30,000 member • Supreme Court of Justice awards victory to API • PL leader: corruption has become a generalised phenomenon • PLDM signals intensified assaults and provocations by PCRM • PLDM prevents eventual provocations during March 22 protests • Parliament “prohibited” to retirees • Electoral humanitarian aid • “Cleaning” lists of candidates[…]
MAE representatives surround Parliament building • Who turned off the light? • PSD: situation is grave, but there are no reasons for panic • Unionist Movement supports the Liberal Party • Electoral campaign generally meets legal limits, says Coalition-2009 • Media outlets do not provide unbiased election coverage • The Women’s Political Club “50/50” criticises new-born parties • “Civic Control” on opposition parties • 1,399 candidates run for 101 mandates • PL headquarters assaulted again • PPCD list of candidates includes most of female candidates — 34 • PLDM: statement signed by Vladimir Voronin in Moscow has an electoral nature • Former premier of Belgium to monitor elections in Moldova • Russian political researcher says Russia not staking on UCM at Moldovan elections • PLDM invites opposition parties to refrain from reciprocal assaults • Former premier Dumitru Braghis says Moldova is the state of corrupt functionaries • U.S. senator asks Moldovan authorities to ensure fair elections • Transporters from Balti have an “exclusive contract” with PCRM[…]
AMN leader accused of intellectual theft • AMN accuses PCRM staff of “diversions” • Opposition sceptical over results of President Vladimir Voronin’s visit to Moscow • MAE prepares “white resignation” • MAE: PL estranged itself from ideals of democratic rightwing • Only three TV channels respect the electoral legislation • PDM invites opposition parties to check voter rolls • Electoral meetings in Romania • PL not willing to participate in EU TV debates any longer • MAI invites electoral contestants to refrain from politicising police activity • PCRM spent largest amount on elections — 3.8 million lei • CEC forewarns PCRM[…]
CEC accredits 28 more international observers • Young UCM members support “friendship” belt around Moldova • PCRM commits most breaches of electoral legislation • Transnistria not expecting anything from parliamentary elections • Two parties tabled wrong financial reports • OSCE/PA delegation is optimistic that elections will be free and fair • PDM invites political forces to join efforts • PLDM raises concern with Vladimir Voronin’s participation in “2+1”consultations • “VoTare” campaign opened • Nearly 2.55 million electors included in voters’ rolls • CEC secretary urges Comunistul newspaper to publish “unbiased and right reports” • Vladimir Voronin: either continuing positive changes or the country will collapse • PL assaults PLDM[…]
AMN, PLDM not willing to participate in EuTV-organised electoral debates • 80 CIS observers to monitor parliamentary elections in Moldova • “Ravnopravie” reconfirms support to UCM • UCM leader claims that his party is the target of misinforming campaign • “Do Not Be Afraid of Voting” in Great National Assembly Square • PDM wants a democratic post-electoral coalition • PDM alarmed with governmental pressures against business • CEC trains heads of electoral bureaus • Pre-electoral delegation of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly • Elections — an important test for maturity of political class and all society • AMN says adieu to communist governing • Liberal democrats make student clubs[…]
AMN accuses PCRM of paint assault on protest group • Court of Appeal turns down API application • “Ravnopravie” Movement has a new chairman • MAE opens anti-corruption marches • CEC forewarns PL, PLDM and PD • BNM defends leu • CEC accredits another 17 foreign and 19 national observers[…]
Moldovan diaspora seeks mobile or postal voting • Court of Appeal obliges Ministry of Justice to recognise Vasile Tarlev as UCM chairman • CCA demands daily reports on electoral advertising • Public broadcaster keeps advantaging the ruling party • Marian Lupu accuses the opposition of destabilising economic situation • Yellows sprinkled with green paint by supporters of reds • PLDM reports 3-million-leu election-related spending in media • MAE candidates declare their estates • PLDM invites opposition parties not to walk into the trap of ruling party • 239 polling stations will open in capital • Municipal councillor accuses some parties of election fraud attempt • PRO TV Chisinau — electoral debates • Electoral debates on Teleradio-Balti suspended[…]
PPCD introduces its electoral platform • Young people open “digital offensive” • Candidates holding dual citizenship under “Civic Control” • CEC draws attention on issuance of electoral lists • CEC explains special stamp “ELECTIONS 05.04.09” • PSD seeks election of judges by people • Criminal charges against director of the Nisporeni-based TV station Albasat • Conflicts inside “Ravnopravie” Movement and Congress of Russian Communities • PLDM invites AMN and PL to consolidate their forces against abuses committed by governing • PLDM leader discontent with operation of foreign election observance missions • Son of PLDM candidate says police assaulted him • PCRM leader: interest of electors is like in 2001 • PDM explains secret of interest for PCRM and eventual consequences[…]
Mihail Formuzal on visit to Coalition for Free and Fair Elections • Media makes political partisanship • PSD pleads for decisive state intervention in economy • Young PLDM members call: “Wake up Moldova!” • CEC not willing to register electoral symbol of independent Stefan Uratu • CEC will take attitude about the disparity between incomes and expenses declared by some candidates • TV 7 opens electoral debates • 5 out of 28 registered parties do not participate in elections at all • IPP director: risk of invalid elections is pretty low • Five parties sign an “anti-corruption pact” • PLDM supports “Anti-Corruption Pact”[…]
Ballot paper will include 21 electoral candidates • Oleg Bolotnicov accuses CEC of “unmotivated refusal” to register him in electoral race • Moldovan citizens from Transnistria will be able to vote at 10 special polling stations • CEC accredits international observers • CEC obliges AMN, PL to withdraw two electoral spots • AMN subscribes to MAE-released Anti-Corruption Pact • MAE says its anti-corruption fight troubles spotted politicians • AMN says authorities prepare election fraud • AMN against SIS • Labour Union “Patria-Rodina” willing to cooperate with AMN and PLDM in future Parliament • PL calls upon EU member states • PCRM accuses four electoral contestants of not declaring all funds spent on elections • Following AMN, PDM does not warm the regulation on electoral debates • PDM says governing loses control on situation of domestic economy • PPCD and PL in electoral duel on Moldova-1[…]
Police search again the Nisporeni-based station Albasat TV • Prime minister, who stands for elections, meets electors in private • “Pentru Neam si Tara” Party joins electoral campaign • MAE seeks seizure of illicit estate of dignitaries • MAE regrets lack of cooperation between liberal parties, doubts of UCM success • UCM asks Government to take emergent actions against economic and social collapse • PLDM is electioneering in Italy • AMN not warming quality of debates on public radio and television • PDM says breaches of electoral legislation compromise democratic transfer of governing • Dorin Chirtoaca meets Moldovans from Italy • Independent candidate Sergiu Banari joins electoral campaign • 628,000 Moldovans are in other countries — official accounts • 23 TV and 7 radio channels will organise electoral debates[…]
Mandate of the 16th Legislature is over on March 7 • Young liberal democrats say goodbye to acting parliament • Pre-electoral PACE delegation is content and disappointed • EURO TV Chisinau invites electoral contestants to attend debates • Order of participation in electoral debates on Moldova-1 and Radio Moldova established • Council of Europe optimistic that parliamentary elections in Moldova will be fair[…]
CEC accredits 36 OSCE observers • CEC sets supplementary tasks for a number of institutions • Mobile voting • CEC forewarns AMN, PL and PLDM • TV spot of PL prohibited • CEC registers four more electoral contestants • Parties using undeclared sources likely to be excluded from electoral race • Application deadline for registration with electoral race is over • President Vladimir Voronin assures that elections will be free and fair • AMN will contest refusal to open supplementary polling stations abroad in ECHR • Present elections are the beginning of a change of generations in politics • PPCD leader recommends constitutional reform • Policemen squared by journalists[…]
Ballot paper will include 23 electoral contestants • Chairwoman of the Gagauz People’s Assembly calls against party interests • PD concerned with condition of agriculture • Idea to sign anti-communist political agreement fails • PLDM calls upon OSCE to monitor elections at polling stations abroad as well • MAE invites parties to sign Anti-Corruption Pact • 19 TV and 6 radio channels will organise electoral debates • Guide to political parties on funding electoral campaign • PLDM signals lots of breaches and abuses by PCRM • Coalition-2009 calls for responsibility and normality • “Quite and civilised” electoral campaign under “Civic Control” • Minister of Justice is confident: forthcoming elections will be fairer than last polls • PSD opens website to discuss anti-crisis actions • Parliamentary elections must be a clear message on continuity of democratic reforms • Government accuses authorities of AMN-led rayons • Approximately 150 Calarasi residents left Vladimir Voronin • President Vladimir Voronin clamoured down by Vorniceni residents[…]
Three more candidates apply for participation in parliamentary race • CCA sanctions Moldova-1 and forewarns EURO TV • PPR revolted again against the conduct of Moldova-1 • PDM sued by Romanian football club • PSD recommends Government to contract 1-billion-dollar credit from U.S. bank • AMN asks Ministry of Justice to confirm the PCRM registration • MAE: corruption walks both on leftwing and rightwing of political scene • Only PCRM members and saints do not have criminal cases in Moldova • Socialists support PCRM “for maintaining stability and development direction of country” • Young people promote and support conscious participation in elections • PACE pre-electoral mission • Oleg Serebrian and Anatol Petrenco in “political duel” • Dirtiest electoral campaign • CEC against Obiectiv • PSD — No.1 spender in electoral campaign[…]
CEC forewarns 2 TV channels — N4 and EURO TV • Labour Union Patria-Rodina applies for registration as electoral candidate • Nisporeni-based station Albasat TV accused of double-entry bookkeeping • MAE: lists of AMN and PLDM candidates include persons involved in illegal actions • Moldova Unita feels itself discriminated “from all sides” • PSD blames PL for “unfavourable situation” of Chisinau City Hall • Civic education campaign “voTare” • Group of PPCD members from Criuleni migrates to MAE • Telenesti-based branch New Generation assaulted • Actor Vitalie Rusu wants to defend “the heart of Iurie Rosca” • Protest and counter protest by young people • UCM signs cooperation agreement with Moscow-based organisation of Yedinaya Rossia (United Russia) Party • AMN says parties come to elections “undisguised” • Nearly 4,000 persons declare new residence to vote on April 5 • Teleradio-Moldova contests APEL’s monitoring report[…]
CEC receives applications from two more candidates • 24 independents likely to stand for elections • CEC will accredit observers until March 30 • Public television advantages the ruling party • PPR concerned with “defaming and denigrating campaign” • PCRM resorts to stratagems in accordance with Electoral Code of Conduct • Congress of Civil Society gears electoral contestants on different carts • PL brings Transnistrian resolution initiative • Destroyed electoral billboards • PPCD assumes 10 commitments in front of electors • AMN brings back combatants’ problem to public attention • AMN mayor arrested in front of law court • Mobile telephony operators forewarned to respect electoral legislation • PSD disseminates March amulets[…]
International Federation of Journalists demands respect for standards of press freedom • “Wake up and vote!” in front of National Opera • PACE delegation visits Chisinau to collect facts about elections • Moldovan electorate is smarter than seems to be[…]
Large police team assaults people at Straseni Law Court • PCRM loses “duel” with information portal Unimedia • MAE ready to provide free legal assistance to Moldovan journalists • “Exit poll” to be organised during April 5 parliamentary elections • CEC registers two more electoral contestants • Instructions on organisation and conduct of parliamentary elections abroad • 59 polling stations will open in Balti • Patria Moldova ready to help our fellow countrymen to vote abroad • PCRM competes for “at least” a parliamentary majority[…]
Marian Lupu quitted by audience • European Commission provides 3 million Euros for Moldovan parliamentary elections • Independent candidate Serghei Banari calls for a “joint anti-communist front” • PPCD leader accused of “having betrayed the national liberation movement” • PSD asks Government to take actions against compromising the 2009 agricultural year • Ravnopravie supports UCM at parliamentary elections • Victor Stepaniuc likely to be investigated by prosecutor’s office • PCRM prefers football instead of electoral debates • AMN leader says football is a pretext to make up PCRM’s image • AMN proposes anti-crisis plan • Ambassador with “electoral missions” • PDM describes demand to open supplementary polling stations as “very strange” • More than 230 OSCE observers will monitor April 5 elections • OSCE interested in voting by Moldovans from other countries and Transnistrian region • Journalists Union demands dismissal of Interior Minister • CCA concerned with police storm on TV station Albasat TV[…]
OSCE Election Observation Mission starts working • Public broadcaster advantages PCRM • Police assault campaigners of opposition • Electoral visits of PCRM leaders must be covered from electoral fund of this party • Police storm offices of Nisporeni-based TV station Albasat TV • PPCD uses its legislative successes in electoral campaign • CEC registers first independent candidate • ECHR examines application on opening of supplementary polling stations abroad • Court of Appeal turns down application on supplementary polling stations • Vladimir Voronin not willing more polling stations • Parliamentary elections are decisive for EU-Moldova Association Agreement • PCRM wants victory at all costs • Justice Ministry canvasses in prisons[…]
CEC turns down application by prosecutor • CEC forewarns PCRM • PCRM concerned with massive erasure of people from electoral lists • Gagauzia Unita explains attachment to UCM • Electoral SMS under “Civic control” • “Let’s vote, let’s vote!” with domestic artists • “For a Clean Parliament” — 40 investigative journalists check candidates to parliamentary seats • Serafim Urechean feels himself trailed • “Electronic Moldova” — accessible to the public! • PCRM and Balti City Hall coordinate their efforts • ProGen 2009 Alliance seeks respect for gender equality at elections • MAE leader opens a blog • 41 persons with criminal records bid for parliamentary seats • Kommersant: Voronin is “the least evil” for Russia • CHDOM chairman will go to the polls independently[…]
API defends Obiectiv • PSD considers that PCRM made favourable campaigning conditions for itself • PPCD claims to have prepared projects under European funds • Alianta Verde (Green Alliance) Ecologic Party of Moldova wants to succeed to the Parliament • Political parties funded from outside run the risk to be excluded from electoral campaign • PLDM signals deterioration of political and electoral climate • PDM will publish booklet on voters’ wishes • MAE launches electoral platform • Team of Comrat mayor supports PSD • AMN calls upon law courts to help open supplementary polling stations abroad • More than 100 Moldovans from Ireland shouted “We want to vote” • Brain-laundered electoral campaign • Provocative statements by political opposition are to blame for depreciation of leu • Christian-Evangelistic Church in Moldova manifests civic pleas[…]
PLDM organises meeting on electoral right of nationals from other countries • PLDM addresses Moldovans from other countries • PLDM asks European institutions to make authorities open more polling stations • Gagauzia Unita fears that President Voronin’s policy leads to disunion • Pravda raises concern with electoral developments in Moldova[…]
PCRM satisfied (I) by Municipal Electoral Council No.1 • UNIMEDIA rejects PCRM’s accusations categorically • PCRM satisfied (II) by Municipal Electoral Council No.1 • PCRM satisfied (III) by Municipal Electoral Council No.1 • API categorically rejects accusations of breaching the electoral legislation[…]
PCRM contests PL symbol • PCRM contests UCM symbol • PCRM is short of arguments • AMN accuses PCRM of using administrative resources • AMN pickets CEC office • CEC modifies regulation on displaying of advertising • Billboard “bombing” is underway • MAE youths struggle with analysts • APEL releases broadcasting monitoring report • U.S. Embassy interested in monitoring electoral campaign[…]
AMN leader demanded to pay compensation • Group of NGOs self-declares civil society?! • Civic control — Elections 2009 “takes the bull by the horns” • PLDM gives “Green Light to Free Circulation!” • AMN signals unprecedented rise in breaches of electoral legislation • PSD focuses on social matters • “Moldova Unita” introduces its electoral offer, while local leaders quit the party • Conservative Party promises salaries of 10,000 lei! • Roma want to attend elections, but do not know voting procedure[…]
Could voting abroad destabilise the electoral process? • TV watchers must not be bored during electoral campaign • “Electoral” vodka-free beer — wasted money? • PL accused of kidnapping • PLDM accused of involving minors in politics • PDM has strong grasp on ladies • Government contests decision on dual citizenship in ECHR Grand Chamber[…]
CEC not willing to revise the election coverage regulation • CEC registers 11th electoral candidate • CEC opens Protocol Office for Observers • PCRM signals violations to CEC • PLDM accuses governors of harassment • UCM promises salaries of 700 Euros! • AMN indignant over communists’ fortune, calls on awareness of youths • PDM accuses communists of involving the Church and “dead people” in electoral campaign • MAE contests CEC decision in law court, opens “Political and electoral file”[…]
Bessarabian students seek more polling stations • CEC will not open polling stations abroad but in diplomatic missions • PSD launches its electoral offer • AMN persuades youths from Straseni rayon • Tarlev will cooperate with Moscow[…]
Love of PCRM • PDM accuses PCRM of making electoral advertising on public funds • “True love” of PDM • AMN will be “closer to people and their needs” • PL divulges PCRM’s methods[…]
Mass media gets involved in election coverage • Conservative Party applies for registration • PSD loses positions in Chisinau • Former premier Tarlev willing to be recognised UCM chairman • PLDM opens the campaign “Let’s send vote to home” • AMN announces “double victory” • PDM knows what citizens deserve • The Transnistrian settlement is becoming an electoral topic • Do you want a clean Parliament? • NGOs to motivate electorate[…]
OSCE to monitor elections • EU interested in Moldovan elections • CEC takes extra-measures against multiple voting • CEC equals obligations of public and private broadcasters • CEC opens electoral councils • CEC registers the 10th contestant • CEC demands the relief of accounts of Chisinau City Hall • PCRM candidates running governmental functions apply for relief • PLDM sets protests for February 22 • PPR to support UCM • Former premier Tarlev signs agreement with former USSR premier • Tarlev criticised by counter candidates • Smirnov says Transnistrians will not participate in elections[…]
The Party of Socialists supports PCRM • National Public Broadcaster TeleRadio-Moldova releases internal election coverage regulation • Moldovan communities abroad seek respect for their electoral right • 33 polling stations to open abroad • AMN introduces its electoral platform • Former premier Tarlev disappointed with democracy in Moldova • PSD faces losses[…]
CEC registers 9 contestants • CEC adopts advertising regulation • CEC adopts expense estimate • CEC registers 170 “anti-state” candidates • CEC consults parties on the security of electoral process • AMN seeks the exclusion of the PCRM from electoral race • PSD to open its electoral campaign soon • PLDM to apply to ECHR regarding voting abroad • PDM contests the election coverage regulation • PAM supports the PCRM • Supporters of Gagauz governor stand for UCM as well • PCRM contests PLDM actions[…]
The blockage of the City Hall accounts undermines the preparations for the elections in Chisinau • PLDM considers itself intimidated • PL invokes international institutions for the electoral process monitoring • Social or electoral bread?[…]
Two more parties handed in the registration documents • Scandal at PL • The maximum limit of the financial resources used by electoral competitors and the state loan amount • The electoral constituency for Transnistrian voters • Settling the number of trustees • Observers’ accreditation[…]
The lots for establishing insertion order on the ballot paper were drawn • Scandal at AMN • UCM identified its partners • “Ravnopravie”, disappointed by UCM • PLDM warned about possible governors’ provocations • The US Embassy called to free and fair elections[…]
Establishing the date and time of receiving the necessary documents for candidate registration • PCRM will not change its foreign politics priorities after the elections • PCRM has not yet established the president Voronin’s successor • The PPR leader states that he is being harassed because of political reasons • PCRM CC Plenary meeting[…]
PSD launches an anti-crisis program • PLDM proposes a Government structure reform and a new team • PDM anti populism protest • Pre-electoral intimidations[…]
The Parliament established the election date • The list of parties that may participate in the elections • PNL and MAE will participate in the elections with a common list[…]
