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Sunday, August 02, 2026
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Significant strides have been made in addressing financial crimes, as former Banca de Economii chairman Grigore Gacikevici and four other former board members were sentenced to prison in a major case linked to Moldova's billion-dollar bank fraud. Additionally, the Court of Appeal has declared Eurasia, an organization associated with fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, an extremist entity.
Meanwhile, the country's media landscape is experiencing a notable transformation, with Agora announcing a strategic shift to exclusively publish content on social media platforms after 12 years of independent journalism. Further domestic concerns include a cyberattack targeting the website of the Ministry of Education. Debates also continue around local government reform, as the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) requests a halt to forced amalgamation efforts.
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Former Banca de Economii chairman Grigore Gacikevici and four other former board members have been sentenced to prison in a significant case related to Moldova's billion-dollar bank fraud. Concurrently, the Court of Appeal declared Eurasia, an organization affiliated with fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor, as an extremist organization.
Ziarul de Gardă:
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The Court of Appeal declared the Russian organization Eurasia, controlled by Ilan Shor, an extremist organization following a request by Moldova's Intelligence and Security Service (SIS). Former Banca de Economii (BEM) chairman Grigore Gacikevici was sentenced to 13 years in prison in one of the largest criminal cases connected to Moldova's billion-dollar bank fraud. Four other former members of the bank's board also received prison sentences.
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After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora has announced a strategic shift to a social-media-only model, with content now exclusively on social platforms and the new Laziar platform. This comes as NewsMaker reflects on its own 12-year journey in the Moldovan independent press.
Agora:
Agora Transitions to Social Media Exclusivity
After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora has announced its strategic shift to a social-media-only model, effective May 14, 2026. Its content will now be exclusively published on social media platforms and the new Laziar platform.
NewsMaker:
12 Years of NewsMaker in Moldova: Reflections on Independent Press
An opinion piece reflecting on the 12-year journey of NewsMaker in Moldova and the concept of 'independent press'.
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The reform of local public administration is generating tension, with the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) requesting a halt to forced amalgamation, while the government signals its intention to proceed with the process.
TV8:
Local Government Reform Sparks Debate: CALM Requests Halt to Forced…
The reform of local public administration is creating tension, with CALM requesting a halt to forced amalgamation, while the government intends to proceed.
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Moldovan police claim that pressure is being exerted on an investigation involving a MAN councilor, Ion Onța, who is facing fraud allegations. However, Onța's lawyer states that no action has yet been taken in the case.
TV8:
Police Accuse Pressure on MAN Councilor Investigation; Lawyer Claims No Action…
Moldovan police allege that pressure is being exerted on an investigation involving a MAN councilor, with the lawyer for Onța stating that no action has been taken.
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