Moldova TV Director Resigns Amid Eurovision Jury Scandal Over Ukraine Vote

The general director of Moldova's public television resigned following a public outcry and scandal over the country's Eurovision jury awarding zero points to Ukraine. The controversy sparked widespread reactions regarding the voting process.

19 May, 16:18 — 19 May, 16:28

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The Eurovision Song Contest, often seen as a cultural event, has become a focal point for political tensions and national sentiment in Eastern Europe. The controversy in Moldova highlights how voting outcomes in such contests can be interpreted through a geopolitical lens, leading to significant domestic repercussions for public broadcasters.

Key entitiesVlad Țurcanu Teleradio-Moldova Eurovision Song Contest Ukraine Romania

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1d ago

Has Rage-Bait Killed Eurovision?

For 70 years, the massively popular music contest came to heal dissent and unite in common purpose. Now it’s become a victim of the very forces it was designed to fight.

By Erik Hayden

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ndtvMostly Factual1d ago

Man Films Video Inside Chief Minister Vijay's Chamber, Sparks Row

During the meeting, one of the representatives recorded a video that panned to include the chief minister in the frame.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: dh-les-sports · 19 May, 13:32|Full coverage: 16 · 8h|Window: 8h

dh-les-sports19 May, 13:32First to report

Polémique en Moldavie: le directeur de la chaîne publique démissionne après des pressions liées au vote de... l'Eurovision

il-sole-24-ore19 May, 13:54

Proteste sui voti alla Romania: in Moldavia l’Eurovision è un caso politico

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vijesti-me19 May, 14:58

Prašina zbog Evrovizije: Ostavka šefa televizije u Moldaviji,...

delfi-lt19 May, 15:32

Neišvengiama „Eurovizijos“ mirtis

lsm-lv19 May, 15:39

Šogad neiekļāvāmies Eirovīzijas vidējā temperatūrā. Iespaidi un komentāri pēc 70. dziesmu konkursa

index-hr19 May, 15:41

Belgijska TV razmatra povlačenje s Eurosonga: "Male su šanse da ćemo sudjelovati"

dnevnik-bg19 May, 16:00

Активно мероприятие "Бабаранга", или какво каза Филип Киркоров за "Евровизия"

klix-ba19 May, 16:18

Direktor moldavske televizije podnio ostavku zbog žirija na Eurosongu, Ukrajini nisu dali nijedan bod

ndtv19 May, 16:18

Man Films Video Inside Chief Minister Vijay's Chamber, Sparks Row

digi2419 May, 16:22

Explicațiile unui jurat Eurovision din R. Moldova pentru votul acordat Alexandrei. Pavel Orlov, criticat pentru că nu vorbește română

hollywood-reporter19 May, 16:28

Has Rage-Bait Killed Eurovision?

1h later

yle-uutiset19 May, 17:28

Torniossa jatketaan Linda-juoman tekoa viisujen tuloksesta huolimatta - ”Suosio tuskin laantuu”, uskoo panimomestari

newsmaker-md19 May, 17:44

(DOC) Министерство культуры одобрило гранты на культурные проекты. Кто получит господдержку в этом году?

iefimerida19 May, 18:31

Eurovision 2026: Αντιδράσεις στη Μολδαβία -Παραιτήθηκε ο γενικός διευθυντής της δημόσιας τηλεόρασης για τη ψηφοφορία

nzz19 May, 18:42

Zu wenig Punkte für die Verbündeten: Der Eurovision Song Contest löst in der Moldau einen Skandal aus

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jutarnji-list19 May, 21:42Latest update

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Moldova TV Director Resigns Amid Eurovision Jury Scandal Over Ukraine Vote

Why this matters

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Has Rage-Bait Killed Eurovision?

Man Films Video Inside Chief Minister Vijay's Chamber, Sparks Row

Coverage Timeline

Polémique en Moldavie: le directeur de la chaîne publique démissionne après des pressions liées au vote de... l'Eurovision

Proteste sui voti alla Romania: in Moldavia l’Eurovision è un caso politico

Prašina zbog Evrovizije: Ostavka šefa televizije u Moldaviji,...

Neišvengiama „Eurovizijos“ mirtis

Šogad neiekļāvāmies Eirovīzijas vidējā temperatūrā. Iespaidi un komentāri pēc 70. dziesmu konkursa

Belgijska TV razmatra povlačenje s Eurosonga: "Male su šanse da ćemo sudjelovati"

Активно мероприятие "Бабаранга", или какво каза Филип Киркоров за "Евровизия"

Direktor moldavske televizije podnio ostavku zbog žirija na Eurosongu, Ukrajini nisu dali nijedan bod

Man Films Video Inside Chief Minister Vijay's Chamber, Sparks Row

Explicațiile unui jurat Eurovision din R. Moldova pentru votul acordat Alexandrei. Pavel Orlov, criticat pentru că nu vorbește română

Has Rage-Bait Killed Eurovision?

Torniossa jatketaan Linda-juoman tekoa viisujen tuloksesta huolimatta - ”Suosio tuskin laantuu”, uskoo panimomestari

(DOC) Министерство культуры одобрило гранты на культурные проекты. Кто получит господдержку в этом году?

Eurovision 2026: Αντιδράσεις στη Μολδαβία -Παραιτήθηκε ο γενικός διευθυντής της δημόσιας τηλεόρασης για τη ψηφοφορία

Zu wenig Punkte für die Verbündeten: Der Eurovision Song Contest löst in der Moldau einen Skandal aus

Javnost na nogama zbog nula bodova Ukrajini, šef televizije dao ostavku

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