The outcome is likely to create a big headache for Brussels and wider European interests in its near neighbourhood.

Moldova's referendum on EU aspirations saw 50% voting 'yes', moving towards joining the EU despite Russian pressure.

Half of Moldovans voted "yes" in Sunday's referendum on the country's EU aspirations, early results showed, putting the small ...

"Criminal groups working with foreign forces have attacked our country with tens of millions of euros, lies and propaganda <…> to keep our country trapped in uncertainty and instability," Maia Sandu s ...

Sunday's vote sees Moldovans facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia.

Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed an "unprecedented assault on our country’s freedom and democracy" after partial election results on Sunday showed a majority of Moldovans choosing "no" in ...

In early October, Moldovan law enforcement said it had uncovered a massive vote-buying scheme orchestrated by Ilan Shor, an ...

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, accused criminal groups of attempting to derail a referendum on EU membership, ...

Western president looks set to win the first round of a presidential race. But Maia Sandu accused “criminal groups” of ...

Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu blamed an "unprecedented assault on our country's freedom and democracy" after partial ...

If no candidate wins a majority, a second round of voting will take place on Nov. 3. Incumbent President Maia Sandu will ...

The run-up was overshadowed by Moldovan allegations of election meddling by fugitive tycoon Ilan Shor who lives in Russia.