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Moldova TV Chief Resigns After Eurovision Jury Scandal

5/19/2026

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Vlad Turcanu, director general of Moldova's public broadcaster, resigned on May 18, 2026 after the Eurovision jury controversy.
The national jury awarded Romania three points and gave Ukraine none, sparking widespread online outrage.
Turcanu said the vote was his responsibility and that he will submit his resignation to the TRM council.
TRM announced on May 17 that the jury’s decisions were independent and did not reflect the company’s editorial stance.

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Vlad Turcanu, director general of Moldova's public broadcaster, resigned on May 18, 2026 after the Eurovision jury controversy.
The national jury awarded Romania three points and gave Ukraine none, sparking widespread online outrage.
Turcanu said the vote was his responsibility and that he will submit his resignation to the TRM council.
TRM announced on May 17 that the jury’s decisions were independent and did not reflect the company’s editorial stance.