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A significant corruption investigation has commenced at the Leușeni customs post, leading to searches and the detention of one individual. Two customs employees and three economic agents are under scrutiny for alleged passive corruption, active corruption, and influence peddling, reportedly involving turning a blind eye to non-compliant goods. In other key domestic developments, President Maia Sandu appointed Mihaela Fedoseev as the new head of her Cabinet. Meanwhile, the Central Election Commission of Gagauzia officially registered additional candidates for the upcoming Bashkan elections, with political discussions continuing to analyze various scenarios and the potential candidacies of figures like Alexandr Stoianoglo and Igor Dodon. Economically, the European Union has released 157 million euros as part of its Growth Plan for Moldova. Additionally, a new electricity line, named the 'Trump Liberty Line', is set to connect Moldova and Romania, and the price of diesel fuel has seen a decrease below 36 lei per liter.

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A corruption investigation at the Leușeni customs post has resulted in searches and the detention of one individual. Two customs employees and three economic agents are under scrutiny for passive corruption, active corruption, and influence peddling, allegedly turning a blind eye to non-compliant goods.

IPN: Searches at Leușeni Customs Post: Two Employees and Three Economic Agents…

Searches were conducted at the Leușeni customs post, leading to the investigation of two employees and three economic agents for corruption.

Ziarul de Gardă: Raids at Leușeni-Albița Border Control Point Amidst Corruption Investigation

Multiple inspectors from the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) border control point and economic agents are being searched as part of a criminal case involving passive corruption, active corruption, and influence peddling. One person has been detained.

TV8: Corruption Scheme at Leușeni Customs: ANSA Inspectors Investigated

A corruption scheme at the Leuseni customs has been uncovered, with ANSA inspectors being investigated for allegedly turning a blind eye to non-compliant goods.

The Central Election Commission of Gagauzia has officially registered two additional candidates for the upcoming elections, with October 6th being the final day for applications. Political discussions continue to analyze the landscape and potential candidates, including Alexandr Stoianoglo, and explore various scenarios involving Moscow, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), and Igor Dodon.

NewsMaker: Gagauzia Election: Moscow, PAS, and Dodon Scenarios Analyzed

A video discussion analyzes the political landscape and potential candidates, including Stoyanoaglo, for the upcoming elections in Gagauzia, exploring influences from Moscow, the PAS party, and Dodon.

NewsMaker: Two More Gagauzia Bashkan Candidates Officially Registered

The Central Election Commission of Gagauzia has officially registered two additional candidates for the upcoming elections, with October 6th being the final day for applications.

NewsMaker: Stoyanoaglo a Secret PAS Candidate for Gagauzia Bashkan?

An article questions whether former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo is a hidden candidate of the PAS party for the Gagauzia bashkan elections and explores his response.

NewsMaker: News Digest: Gagauzia Candidate, Transnistrian Issues

A news digest covers a 'compromise candidate' for the Gagauzia governorship, alleged 'repressive structures' in Transnistria, and a reduction in FlyOne airline flights.

NewsMaker: Video Report: Stoyanoaglo Denies Dodon, FlyOne Tickets

A video report examines whether Stoyanoaglo refused Dodon's proposal, discusses the annulment of 300,000 FlyOne tickets, and assesses the stability of Transnistria's economy.

President Maia Sandu has appointed Mihaela Fedoseev as the new head of her Cabinet.

NewsMaker: Moldova Appoints New Head of Presidential Cabinet

President Maia Sandu has appointed a new head for her cabinet, with details about the individual's background and role provided.

IPN: Mihaela Fedoseev Appointed Head of President Maia Sandu's Cabinet

Mihaela Fedoseev has been appointed as the head of President Maia Sandu's Cabinet.

Realitatea.md: Mihaela Fedoseev Appointed Head of President Maia Sandu's Cabinet

DOC Mihaela Fedoseev, numită șefă a Cabinetului Președintei Republicii Moldova, Maia Sandu. Actualitate | 08:43 · Toate știrile · Breaking News · DOC EXCLUSIV Judecătorii amenință să blocheze activitatea instanțelor! Motivul – majorările salariale mici · Breaking News · Accident grav în ... Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute. Current Time 0:00. /. Duration -:-. Loaded: 0%. Stream Type LIVE. Seek to live ...

The European Union has released 157 million euros as part of its Growth Plan for Moldova, providing significant financial support.

IPN: EU Unlocks 157 Million Euros from Growth Plan for Moldova

The European Union has released 157 million euros as part of its Growth Plan for Moldova.

A new electricity line, named the 'Trump Liberty Line', is planned to connect Moldova and Romania, aiming to enhance energy connectivity between the two countries.

TV8: New Power Line to Connect Moldova and Romania, Named 'Trump Liberty Line'

A new electricity line is set to connect Moldova and Romania, with the project to be named the 'Trump Liberty Line'.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced that its editorial content will be published exclusively on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform, Laziar, starting May 14.

Agora: Agora Becomes Social Media Only from May 14

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced that its editorial content will be published exclusively on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform, Laziar, starting May 14.

The Moldovan government plans to provide energy compensations for the upcoming heating season, expecting similar or higher numbers of beneficiaries compared to last year, relying on both the national budget and donor assistance.

IPN: Energy Compensations: Government Relies on Budget and Donor Support

The Moldovan government plans to provide energy compensations for the upcoming heating season, expecting similar or higher numbers of beneficiaries compared to last year, relying on both the national budget and donor assistance.

The Supreme Court of Justice (CSM) is holding a session to discuss the contest for the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) and review external evaluation reports for two female judges.

Ziarul de Gardă: Supreme Court of Justice Session: CSJ Contest and Judge Evaluations

The Supreme Court of Justice (CSM) is holding a session to discuss the contest for the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) and review external evaluation reports for two female judges.

The TV8.md website has been subjected to a cyberattack, with specialists confirming it was a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack.

TV8: TV8.md Website Under Cyberattack, Specialists Confirm DDoS Attack

The TV8.md website has been subjected to a cyberattack, with specialists confirming it was a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack.

The price of diesel fuel has fallen below 36 lei per liter, with the new price being 17 bani less.

IPN: Diesel Under 36 Lei Per Liter; Price Set 17 Bani Lower

The price of diesel fuel has fallen below 36 lei per liter, with the new price being 17 bani less.

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