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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Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister JeyhunBayramov expressed condolences to his Turkish counterpart, HakanFidan, on Monday following a tragic fire at a hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya mountain ski resort in Bolu province.
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Today, the Sabail District Court considered a motion to transfer young researcher Bakhruz Samedov, who is accused of "high treason," to house arrest.
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On January 22, lawyer Zibeyda Sadigova visited journalist Farid Ismayilov at the Baku Detention Center No. 1, who was arrested on January 17 in connection with the Toplum TV case. Ismayilov had been brought in for questioning back in March 2024 and placed under police supervision.
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On February 3, the trial of public activist Nijat Ibrahim will begin in the Baku Serious Crimes Court. This decision was made on Wednesday at a preparatory hearing by Judge Aygun Gurbanova. According to lawyer Zibeida Sadigova, Ibrahim was taken to court in handcuffs. There were guards sitting next to him throughout the whole process.
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