Moldova has reported new airspace violations by multiple unidentified aircraft, adding to recent security concerns. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned a previous drone explosion near Colonița, linking it to the Russia-Ukraine war and highlighting that the drone was undetected by radar. Fragments believed to be from a drone were found near Colonița, causing fear and prompting area isolation.

Ziarul de Gardă: Unknown Aircraft Violate Moldovan Airspace

Multiple unidentified aircraft were detected flying over Moldova's airspace in the eastern region on the morning of September 19, 2026, according to the Border Police. Joint verification with Ukraine is underway.

TV8: Fear in Colonița After Drone Explosion: Beds Shook, Windows Shattered

An explosion of a drone in Colonița caused fear, with reports of shaking beds and broken windows in a nearby house.

TV8: Drone Fragments Found Near Colonița: Area Isolated

Fragments believed to be from a drone have been discovered near Colonița, prompting the isolation of the area.

NewsMaker: Drones in Stefan Voda District: Border Guards Report Airspace Violation

Moldovan border guards have reported a violation of Moldovan airspace by drones in the Stefan Voda district.

NewsMaker: Moldova's MFA Condemns Drone Incident in Colonita: A Consequence of Russia's…

The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned a drone incident in Colonita, linking it as a consequence of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Ziarul de Gardă: Colonița Explosion: Unauthorized Airspace Entry Unacceptable, Says Foreign…

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that any unauthorized entry into the country's airspace is unacceptable, following an incident related to the Colonița explosion.

TV8: Colonița Drone Undetected by Radars: How It Passed Unseen

The drone that appeared in Colonița was reportedly invisible to radar systems, raising questions about its undetected passage.

Special Envoy for Development and Resilience Dorin Recean, former Prime Minister, has strongly denied accusations from Member of Parliament Ion Chicu regarding an alleged scheme involving MAIB shares intended for Recean's wife, labeling the claims a "brazen lie."

NewsMaker: "Brazen Lie": Recean Rejects Cîcu's Accusations of Alleged Scheme with MAIB…

Prime Minister Recean has dismissed accusations from Cîcu regarding an alleged scheme involving MAIB shares intended for his wife, calling the claims a "brazen lie."

Investigations into state enterprise finances reveal that Igor Cibotaru, the financial director at the Costești Hydroelectric Plant, reportedly has a criminal record and earns a salary higher than the plant's director. This is part of a broader exposé on how state directors, including those with past SIS affiliations, accumulate significant wealth through various bonuses and premiums that can triple their base salaries.

TV8: Financial Director with Criminal Record at Costești Hydroelectric Plant Earns…

A financial director at the Costești Hydroelectric Plant, who has a criminal record, reportedly earns a higher salary than the plant's director.

TV8: Director at Costești Hydroelectric Plant Also SIS Officer on 'Special…

Igor Cibotaru, identified as both a director at Costești Hydroelectric Plant and an SIS officer on a 'special mission', has received various bonuses and premiums.

TV8: The 'Hidden' Million of State Directors: Bonuses and Premiums Tripling Salaries

An exposé on how state directors accumulate significant wealth, with bonuses and premiums reportedly tripling their base salaries.

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA is transitioning its content exclusively to social media platforms and Laziar, a new multi-publisher platform, to better reach its audience.

Agora: AGORA Transitions Exclusively to Social Media Platforms

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA is shifting its content exclusively to social media platforms and Laziar, a new multi-publisher platform, to better reach its audience.