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South Korea votes for new president after martial law turmoil
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» SEOUL - South Koreans began voting Tuesday for a new president, capping six months of political upheaval following ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's disastrous declaration of martial law.
Pro-Trump nationalist wins Poland’s presidential election
Published on 02/06/2025
» A nationalist candidate backed by Donald Trump secured victory in Poland’s presidential election, defeating the centrist mayor of Warsaw in a contest that could stymie the government’s efforts to shift the nation back into the European Union mainstream.
Early voting starts for South Korean election
AFP, Published on 29/05/2025
» SEOUL - Early voting in South Korea’s presidential elections began on Thursday, with both main candidates casting ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated suspension of civilian rule last year.
Maduro party eyes big win as Venezuela opposition boycotts vote
AFP, Published on 26/05/2025
» CARACAS - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's party was eyeing a landslide victory in legislative and regional elections Sunday, after a wave of arrests of opposition members who called for a massive boycott of the vote.
Romanian court rejects far-right candidate's election appeal
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» BUCHAREST — Romania's constitutional court on Thursday validated the results of the presidential run-off vote at the weekend, won by pro-European Nicusor Dan, after rejecting an appeal by his defeated far-right rival.
EU relief as centrist wins Romania vote but tensions remain
AFP, Published on 19/05/2025
» BUCHAREST - Romania's newly elected president Nicusor Dan on Monday faced an uphill task to bring together a deeply divided country after a tense rerun vote, with Brussels and other European allies welcoming the victory of the centrist.
EC probes vote-buying in Kalasin
Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) is investigating claims of vote buying in Kalasin as the nationwide municipal elections kicked off on Sunday.
70% turnout predicted for municipal polls on Sunday
Published on 10/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 70% voter turnout for nationwide elections on Sunday for municipal mayors and council members, with major centres such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya under close watch as competition is expected to be fierce.
EC offers poll reward to whistleblowers
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) is offering cash rewards of up to one million baht for information about fraud related to upcoming elections for municipality mayors and council members.
Wake-up call for voters
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2025
» As nationwide elections for municipality mayors and council members are approaching, concerns are mounting amid the relatively low level of public enthusiasm for the polls that fall on May 11.