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A major cyberattack on state services has compromised the personal data of 750,000 people, prompting the resignation of the director of the e-Governance Agency. President Maia Sandu has convened the National Security Council to address the breach, while parliamentary speaker Igor Grosu admitted that the technical challenges currently exceed the state's capacity to respond. The breach is an awkward development for a country that recently ranked in the global top ten for cybersecurity. Early reports suggest the intrusion was not the result of a sophisticated foreign operation, but a "banal error" that left the door open to hackers. Separately, the anti-corruption prosecutor’s office is looking inward as official Ala Căuș faces an audit into her private wealth. The government is attempting to keep the focus on long-term development, unveiling 19 investment projects ranging from road building to school modernization. These form the backbone of a growth plan tied to future EU accession—a prospect ministers describe as transformative for the economy and the generation of new opportunities for citizens.

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President Maia Sandu convened a Security Council meeting to address the extensive cyberattack on state services, which saw the data of approximately 750,000 individuals accessed. Parliament also held hearings on the incident, with Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament, acknowledging that the challenges are "somewhat beyond their current capacity." Despite Moldova ranking in the global top 10 for cybersecurity, a "banal error" reportedly facilitated the breach. Nicoleta Colomeț, former…

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President Sandu is convening a security council meeting due to a major cyberattack, while Ozerov has made promises regarding gas supplies to Transnistria and a potential hotel construction.

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Nicoleta Colomeț, the director of AGE, has resigned following a cyberattack that affected public services.

IPN: Data of 750,000 People Accessed in Recent Cyberattacks

Hackers accessed the data of approximately 750,000 individuals during recent cyberattacks.

TV8: Parliamentary Hearings After Major Cyberattack in Moldova; Grosu: "Problems…

Parliament is holding hearings following a large-scale cyberattack in Moldova, with official Grosu stating that the challenges are somewhat beyond their current capacity.

TV8: Moldova in Global Top 10 for Cybersecurity; "Banal Error" Allowed Hackers to…

Moldova ranks among the top 10 countries globally for cybersecurity, despite a simple error that reportedly enabled hackers to carry out their attack.

NewsMaker: Sandu Convenes Security Council Over Large-Scale Cyberattack on Moldova

President Maia Sandu has called for a Security Council meeting in response to a widespread cyberattack affecting Moldova.

IPN: Maia Sandu Convenes National Security Council Over Cyberattacks

President Maia Sandu has called a meeting of the National Security Council to assess recent cyberattacks.

Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Ala Căuș underwent an audit by the Prosecutors' Evaluation Commission due to suspected unjustified wealth. Separately, an investigation revealed that a company, previously known for printing falsified materials and contracted for millions by the Chisinau City Hall, is now printing the newspaper for the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS).

Ziarul de Gardă: Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Ala Căuș Audited Over Suspected Unjustified Wealth

Ala Căuș, an Anti-Corruption Prosecutor, was audited by the Prosecutors' Evaluation Commission to investigate potential unjustified wealth. The hearing, which began in October 2026, aimed to clarify aspects identified by the commission.

Ziarul de Gardă: Investigation: PAS Party's Newspaper Printed by Company Contracted by Chisinau…

An investigation reveals that a company contracted for millions by the Chisinau City Hall, which previously printed falsified materials, is now printing the PAS party's newspaper.

Moldova is actively pursuing European integration, with discussions highlighting how EU accession can transform the national economy and create new opportunities. The government, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, presented 19 investment projects under the EU Growth Plan, focusing on areas like road and school modernization to drive development.

IPN: EU Accession Can Transform Economy, Create Opportunities for Moldovans

An interview with Marilena Raouna discusses how joining the European Union could transform Moldova's economy and generate new opportunities for its citizens.

NewsMaker: LIVE: Tofan and Ministers Present Investment Projects for Economic Growth Plan

Minister Tofan, alongside other ministers, is presenting investment projects as part of Moldova's Economic Growth Plan.

Ziarul de Gardă: Government Presents 19 Investment Projects from EU Growth Plan

The Moldovan government has unveiled 19 investment projects from the EU Growth Plan, including roads and school modernization, aiming to boost development within the country.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced a strategic decision to publish content exclusively on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar.

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After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced its strategic move to publish content exclusively on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar.

The licensing period for importing grains into Moldova has been extended for an additional two months.

IPN: Grain Import Licensing Extended for Two More Months

The licensing for importing grains has been extended by an additional two months.

Moldova and Ukraine are working to expedite the signing of a memorandum between their respective energy companies, Moldelectrica and Ukrenergo, to enhance electrical interconnections and bolster energy security.

IPN: Chisinau and Kyiv Aim to Accelerate Memorandum Signing

Moldova and Ukraine intend to speed up the signing of a memorandum between Moldelectrica and Ukrenergo to strengthen electrical interconnections and energy security.

Urgent measures are being implemented in Durlești to address a hazardous pit near an apartment building, following a TV8 report. Separately, cadastral property values across Moldova have been found to be up to three times higher than expected, with a deadline approaching for owners to report discrepancies.

TV8: Urgent Measures in Durlești After TV8 Report on Pit Near Apartment Building

Following a TV8 report, urgent measures are being implemented in Durlești concerning a hazardous pit located near a residential building.

TV8: Cadastral Values Up to Three Times Higher in Moldova; Last Days for Owners to…

Cadastral property values in Moldova have been found to be up to three times higher than expected, with a deadline approaching for owners to report any discrepancies.

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