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The State Security Investment Review Council has initiated a thorough evaluation of Yandex Go's operations in Moldova, with the government having previously addressed inquiries regarding the company's verification status. This comes as the country also faces renewed security concerns, with multiple drones detected in its airspace, including one identified as Russian. In other developments, Moldova has officially opened EU accession negotiations for Clusters 2 and 3, a move described by European officials as unprecedented progress in the country's integration efforts. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan held discussions with his Maltese counterpart, emphasizing the importance of opening the final two negotiating chapters by the end of 2026. Domestically, the monthly limit for electricity consumption exempt from VAT has been raised to 150 kWh, aiming to ease household energy costs. Ukraine also plans to increase water discharge from the Nistru River, a decision explained by Chisinau, which could help address water shortage risks.

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Moldova's State Security Investment Review Council has launched a comprehensive evaluation of Yandex Go's activities in the country. The government had previously responded to inquiries regarding the company's verification status, with approximately 12.5 million lei in VAT paid to the state budget.

Ziarul de Gardă: Moldova to Evaluate Yandex Activity; Government Responded to Inquiries Last Year

The State Security Investment Review Council has initiated a thorough evaluation of Yandex Go's operations in Moldova, with the government having previously addressed inquiries about the company's verification status. Approximately 12.5 million lei in VAT was paid to the state budget from…

TV8: Yandex Go Under Government Scrutiny: In-depth evaluation to determine…

The government is investigating the company Yandex Go, which will undergo a thorough evaluation to determine what sanctions might be applied.

Moldovan airspace experienced multiple illegal drone entries, with one drone identified as Russian by a minister. Four drones originating from Ukraine were observed, with one making two passes over the country, prompting condemnation of security threats.

IPN: Russian Drone Entered Moldovan Airspace, Minister States

A drone that flew over Moldova's airspace was Russian, according to a minister, indicating a potential security concern.

IPN: Four Drones Illegally Entered Moldovan Airspace; One Crossed Twice

Four drones were detected entering Moldova's airspace illegally, with one of them making two passes over the country.

NewsMaker: Drones from Ukraine Fly Over Moldova; Official Condemns Security Threats

Four drones originating from Ukraine were observed flying over Moldova, prompting condemnation of violations that threaten citizen safety.

TV8: Airspace Alert in Moldova: Five overflights during attacks on Ukraine

An alert was issued in Moldova's airspace due to five aircraft overflights occurring during attacks on Ukraine.

Moldova has initiated EU accession negotiations for Clusters 2 and 3, related to the internal market and competitiveness. This step is considered unprecedented progress by Iwona Piorko, highlighting significant advancement in the country's integration efforts.

IPN: Moldova Opens EU Accession Negotiations for Clusters 2 and 3

Moldova has initiated EU accession negotiations for chapters related to the internal market and competitiveness, marking a significant step towards integration.

IPN: IWONA PIORKO: Opening Four Out of Six Clusters in Months is Unprecedented…

Iwona Piorko stated that opening four out of six accession negotiation clusters within a few months represents unprecedented progress for Moldova's EU integration.

IPN: Igor Grosu Discusses European Integration and Gagauzia Elections with Italian…

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu held discussions with his counterparts from Italy, France, and Turkey focusing on Moldova's European integration and recent elections in Gagauzia.

Ukraine plans to increase the water discharge from Novodnestrovsk by 20%, a decision discussed with Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. Chisinau has provided explanations for this increase, which could help alleviate water shortage risks.

TV8: 'A breath of fresh air': Chisinau explains Ukraine's decision to increase…

Chisinau has explained Ukraine's decision to increase the water flow of the Nistru River, with images from Ocnița.

IPN: Ukraine to Increase Water Discharge from Novodnestrovsk by 20%

Ukraine plans to increase the amount of water discharged from Novodnestrovsk by 20%, a decision discussed with Moldovan Prime Minister Tofan.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora and its publisher Interact Media SRL are transitioning to a social-media-only model, publishing content exclusively on social media accounts and the Laziar platform.

Agora: Agora Transitions to Social Media Only Starting May 14

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora and its publisher Interact Media SRL are moving to a social-media-only model, publishing content exclusively on social media accounts and the Laziar platform.

Vitalii Neagu has submitted documents to participate in the upcoming "presidential elections" in the Transnistrian region.

Ziarul de Gardă: Vitalii Neagu Files Documents for Transnistrian "Presidential Elections"

Vitalii Neagu has submitted his documents to participate in the so-called presidential elections held in the Transnistrian region.

Dorin Jyngu, the Minister of Energy, has presented an opinion piece discussing strategies for developing an energy system in Moldova that is resilient to crises by the year 2050.

NewsMaker: Moldova's Energy Future: Building a Crisis-Resistant System by 2050

An opinion piece by the Minister of Energy, Dorin Jyngu, discusses strategies for developing an energy system resilient to crises in Moldova by the year 2050.

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