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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Moldova's government has declared a 60-day state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors, a move triggered by ongoing challenges and potential crises in these critical areas. President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Vasile Tofan are focusing on this issue, with Parliament set to convene for an emergency session to formalize the decision. This declaration comes as the government expresses surprise over rising gas prices, hinting at potential revisions to energy subsidies and a challenging winter ahead. Fuel prices could also see a significant increase, prompting consideration of export restrictions. Additionally, Minister Tofan has indicated that heating compensation might reach more consumers this year. In other domestic news, today marks the final day for candidates to submit documents for the new local elections scheduled for November 1. Separately, the news platform Agora has announced a strategic shift to exclusively publish content on social media, marking a significant change in its operational model.

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The Moldovan government has formally proposed and approved a 60-day state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors due to potential crises. This decision, backed by President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, will see Parliament convene for an emergency session. Concurrently, the government is grappling with rising gas prices, considering revisions to energy subsidies, and may face a significant increase in fuel prices, potentially leading to export restrictions. Minister…

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Today marks the final day for candidates to submit their necessary documents for the new local elections and referendum scheduled for November 1, 2026. The Central Electoral Commission is actively receiving applications in localities where elections are being held.

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Today is the last day for candidates to submit their documents for the new local elections and referendum scheduled for November 1, 2026. The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has announced that electoral councils in localities holding elections are receiving applications.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora, a prominent news outlet, has announced a strategic transition to publish its content exclusively on social media platforms and its new platform, Laziar. This shift prioritizes audience needs and platform-native content distribution.

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Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Chisinau will take diplomatic measures in response to Moscow's actions regarding the holding of elections in Transnistria, asserting its right to retaliate.

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Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Chisinau will retaliate against Moscow with diplomatic actions in response to the holding of elections in Transnistria.

In Briceni, a minor was fatally struck by a car, and the fleeing driver has since been apprehended by the police. Separately, a former director and three employees of a Placement Center in Bălți have been sent to court on charges of exploiting individuals with disabilities, following an investigation.

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A fatal accident occurred in Briceni where a minor was allegedly hit by a car. The driver, who fled the scene, has been apprehended by the police.

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Ziarul de Gardă: Court Hearing on Exploitation Case at Placement Center

The former director and three employees of the Placement Center in Bălți have been sent to court. They are accused of exploiting individuals with disabilities, with the case coming to light after a ZDG investigation and intervention by authorities.

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