Presidential elections and referendum in Moldova
On October 20, Moldova held a presidential election and a referendum on joining the EU. The country's incumbent President Maia Sandu said that the elections were subject to "unprecedented" outside interference, hinting at Russia.
After 98% of the ballots were processed, Maia Sandu is leading in the first round with 41.86% of the votes. Her opponent, pro-Russian candidate Alexandru Stoianoglo, received 26.32%.
Given the results in the country, a second round of presidential elections will be held, since no one received more than half of the votes. The second round will be held on November 3.
As for the vote on Moldova's accession to the European Union, according to the latest data, the number of supporters of European integration slightly exceeded 50%, while opponents - 49%.
Politics
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At an opposition rally in Freedom Square in Tbilisi yesterday, Azerbaijani activist Samira Bayramova urged ethnic Azerbaijanis in Georgia to vote for the opposition in the upcoming parliamentary elections, which advocates for Euro-integration. The majority of her speech was in Georgian, but she concluded in Azerbaijani, saying: "Dear Azerbaijanis! On October 26, let us all choose Europe for the future of our country, especially for its diversity and equality," she stated in Azerbaijani.
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Tehran Abdullayev, an activist from the Surakhani District branch of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PNFA), has been placed in a detention facility for administrative offenders, his lawyer, Nemat Kerimli, reported after meeting with him on October 21. According to the lawyer, Abdullayev stated that he was detained for his political activities.
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Ilham Aliyev has signed an order for the removal of Sultan Gasyumov from his position as the Consul General of Azerbaijan in St. Petersburg. The text of the document has been published on the president's official website.
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Seven Israeli citizens of Azerbaijani descent are suspected of espionage in favor of Iran, as reported by Israeli counterintelligence SHABAK on October 21. The criminal activities of the agents lasted for about two years, during which they completed 600 assignments for payment. The suspects photographed military bases, including those targeted during the attack on October 1.
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