Moldova’s public broadcaster boss resigns over Eurovision vote

• The head of Moldova's public radio and television broadcaster resigned following widespread public protests over the country's voting in the recent Eurovision Song Contest.
• Hundreds of fans denounced the Moldovan jury's decision to award only three points to neighbouring Romania, despite strong cultural and linguistic ties.
• Moldovan television viewers, whose votes are also considered, gave Romania the maximum 12 points, highlighting a significant discrepancy with the jury's score.
• The jury also faced public outrage for not awarding any points to the Ukrainian entry in the contest.
• Vlad Turcanu, the director general, stated his resignation was his decision and accepted institutional responsibility for the jury's controversial voting.

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Head of Moldova’s public broadcaster resigns after protests over Eurovision vote