Moldovan Public TV Chief Resigns Over Eurovision 'Neighbourhood Voting' Lapse

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The head of Moldova's public broadcaster, Vlad Țurcan, resigned after the country's jury gave low scores to neighboring Romania and Ukraine in the Eurovision song contest, sparking public outcry.

The Resignation of Vlad Țurcan

The director of Teleradio-Moldova, Vlad Țurcan, resigned on Monday after Moldova's jury gave only three points to Romania and nul points to Ukraine in the Eurovision song contest.

The Controversial Voting Results

The Moldovan jury's voting results sparked outrage among fans, with many taking to social media to protest. The public, however, gave the full 12 points to Romania and 10 points to Ukraine.

Moldova's jury awarded 12 points to Poland and 10 points to Israel.
The public vote, which also counts in the contest's final result, showed a different story.

The Impact on Moldova-Romania Relations

Moldova and Romania share deep linguistic and cultural ties, with much of present-day Moldova having been part of Romania in the early 20th century.

Moldova's president, Maia Sandu, had earlier said she would vote for unification with Romania if a referendum were held.

The Future of Eurovision Voting

The controversy has raised questions about the role of 'neighbourhood voting' in Eurovision and whether it should be reevaluated.

Victoria Cușnir, a member of Moldova's jury, regretted having accepted the invitation to be in the jury, citing a 'public lynching experience' over the vote.