Moldovan Central Electoral Commission approves timetable for new local elections, referendum due on 17 May 2026
The electoral period for the new local elections and the local referendum on the dismissal of a mayor, which will take place on 17 May, will start on 16 February 2026. The Central Electoral Commission (CEC), at today’s meeting, approved the Timetable for organizing and conducting the ballot.
The document sets out the actions necessary for organizing the new local elections and the referendum, the implementation deadlines and the responsible institutions, according to the competences of the actors involved in the electoral process. The timetable is to be sent to electoral bodies, public authorities and other relevant entities for their information and implementation.
According to the decision, the election campaign will start on 17 April 2026.
New local elections will be held in the village of Costesti and the commune of Rusestii Noi, central Ialoveni district, the village of Mascauti in central Criuleni district, the commune of Saratenii Vechi, central Telenesti district, the town of Taraclia, southern Taraclia district, the municipality of Orhei, the village of Topala, southern Cimislia district, the village of Copceac, Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, the village of Plop, northern Donduseni district, and the commune of Frumusica, northern Floresti district.
At the same time, a local referendum on the dismissal of the mayor will take place in the village of Hasnasenii Mari, northern Drochia district.
Facebook
Instagram
X/Twitter
Telegram
Moldovan president says biggest obstacle to resolving Transnistrian conflict illegal presence of Russian troops on left bank of Dniester
Moldovan president in Vilnius says year 2030 realistic target for Moldova to join European Union
PHOTO // Lithuanian President: Accession of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to EU by 2030 - strategic objective of country
Moldovan Foreign Minister to visit Brussels for meetings with EU and NATO leaders
Over 300 draft laws for harmonization with EU legislation to be examined by Parliament this year
Moldovan women’s voices at United Nations; Deputy parliament speaker says no woman should have to suffer in silence anymore
Romanian language in schools in Transnistrian region
Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to China presented copies of letters of credence at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing
Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration: Fair and lasting peace in Ukraine could create certain conditions for withdrawal of Russian military forces from Transnistrian region
PHOTO // Moldovan foreign affairs minister has talks with Azerbaijani parliament speaker; boosting dialogue between two legislatures on agenda
Moldovan parliament appoints two international experts to prosecutors' evaluation commission
PHOTO // Republic of Moldova and Azerbaijan sign Interministerial Consultation Plan
Deputy Prime Minister meets with President of Azerbaijan
Head of State: We cannot stop justice reform just because we don’t have 61 votes
VIDEO // Environment minister says there is no danger to water supply in Moldovan capital, authorities constantly monitor situation on Dniester
PM says Russia’s war against Ukraine has more and more consequences affecting Moldova directly
Interventions on Dniester: new anti-pollution dam to be installed in north Moldova settlement
Moldova to declare environmental alert on Dniester River basin for 15-day period
MOLDPRES REPORT // Banks of Prut River united by forests: Moldova, Romania plant together for future generations
VIDEO // Moldovan authorities expand measures on Dniester River: three absorbent dams installed at Arionesti and Cosauti settlements
Moldovan Crisis Management Center announces measures to manage pollution of Dniester River: citizens advised not to use river water until quality is confirmed
National Bank of Moldova 
Moldovan government establishes environmental alert status for Dniester River basin; PM says authorities take this decision to prevent any risk to population’s health
Moldovan PM attends event on commemoration of heroes fallen in Cosnita during Transnistria War
Moldovan deputy PM has meetings with senior European Union officials in Brussels
Speaker attends reception dedicated to Japan’s National Day
Moldovan government's secretary general country needs stronger mayoralties for communities' development
VIDEO // Pollution crisis on Dniester: Cosauti water intake station protected with absorbent barriers
Romania’s environment minister participates in afforestation campaign in central Moldova
Media for Environment, guide for journalists covering environmental topics, launched at EcoContact public association of Moldova
Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry condemns overflight of Moldova’s airspace by Shahed drone
Moldovan Environment Ministry announces temporary water supply shutdown in more districts from northern region
PHOTO, VIDEO // Launch of the Spring 2026 reforestation campaign in Sculeni: Moldovan, Romanian authorities plant “Green Bridge” over Prut River
VIDEO // Fake documents bearing Moldovan, Romanian, Italian emblems: illegal scheme dismantled by Moldova's Border Police
VIDEO // Three more dams to be installed on Dniester River; Moldovan environment minister says decision-makers take all necessary measures to have safe drinking water
Moldovan parliament speaker says citizens need to know that problem of Dniester River's pollution appears after Russia bombed Hydroelectric Power Plant in Ukraine
Environment minister says water quality improves in north Moldova settlements
VIDEO // Moldovan PM announces installation of additional filters on Dniester River: “Citizens' safety stays our priority''
Moldovans who worked legally in Canada, Moldova to be able to receive pensions from both states
Moldovan deputy PM has meetings with senior European Union officials in Brussels
PHOTO // More students of Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Moldova attend course on academic ethics and integrity
Moldovan PM asks authorities, budgetary institutions to implement strict control of expenditures
DOC // Fishing temporarily banned on Naslavcea–Dubasari sector of Dniester River
Receive the latest news directly to your email
Receive the latest news directly to your email