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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Moldovan airspace experienced a new drone incursion today, originating from Ukraine during a Russian attack on the Odesa region. This incident raises renewed security concerns following a similar alert earlier in the week.
In a significant development for the country's European aspirations, the head of the European Commission announced that Moldova will receive a roadmap for joining the European Union. This comes as a major step forward in Moldova's integration efforts. Concurrently, an investigation exposed the Moldovan airline FlyOne's growth into a billion-euro entity, citing political connections and global expansion.
Meanwhile, three police officers in Chisinau face trial for embezzlement and abuse of service, while a report scrutinizes the high salaries of legal and accounting staff at Energocom and their potential impact on gas tariffs. Looking ahead, the expansion of Chisinau Airport is slated to begin in October.
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An investigation reveals how Moldovan airline FlyOne has grown into a billion-euro international empire, with its origins linked to public officials' families and current shareholders connected to an influential family tied to Armenia's ruling party.
Ziarul de Gardă:
FlyOne Becomes Billion-Euro Empire Through Political Ties and Global Expansion
The Moldovan airline FlyOne has transformed from a local business founded by public officials' families into an international empire valued at nearly a billion euros, with Moldovan shareholders aligning with an influential family connected to Armenia's ruling party.
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The head of the European Commission has announced that Moldova will receive a roadmap detailing the steps for its accession to the European Union. This development underscores progress in Moldova's European integration efforts, with discussions on expanding cooperation also held with Hungary.
NewsMaker:
EU Commission Head: Moldova to Receive Accession Roadmap
The head of the European Commission announced that Moldova will receive a roadmap for joining the EU, detailing what this entails.
NewsMaker:
Moldova-Hungary Cooperation: New Flights and EU Integration
Moldovan official Igor Grosu discussed expanding cooperation with Hungary, including new Wizz Air routes and progress on European integration.
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Three police officers in Chisinau are set to face trial for allegedly appropriating money from a detainee and are involved in a bribery case linked to drug traffickers. Separately, three Botanica police officers, previously arrested for corruption, have now been indicted for abuse of service.
NewsMaker:
Three Police Officers Face Trial for Embezzlement
In Chisinau, three police officers will go to trial for allegedly appropriating money from a detainee and are involved in a bribery case related to drug traffickers.
TV8:
Three Botanica Police Officers, Previously Arrested for Corruption, Indicted…
Three police officers from Botanica, who were previously arrested on corruption charges, are now indicted for abuse of service.
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Questions have been raised regarding the high annual earnings of legal and accounting staff at Energocom, reportedly around one million lei, and how these salaries may impact gas tariffs.
TV8:
Energocom Lawyers and Accountant Paid About One Million Lei Per Year: How Much…
The legal and accounting staff at Energocom reportedly earn around one million lei annually, with questions raised about how much of these salaries impacts gas tariffs.
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An analysis suggests little intrigue is expected in the upcoming Transnistria elections, with a dominant entity likely to maintain control. Separately, an editorial discusses the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity's (PAS) delayed announcement of its candidate for the Gagauzia elections.
NewsMaker:
Transnistria Elections: Little Intrigue Expected
An analysis suggests that the upcoming elections in Transnistria are unlikely to be competitive, with all roads seemingly leading to the 'Sheriff' entity's dominance.
Ziarul de Gardă:
Editorial: Gagauzia Elections - Why PAS Delays Announcing Candidate
An editorial discusses the reasons behind the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity's (PAS) delay in announcing its candidate for the upcoming Gagauzia elections.
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After 12 years, Agora's publisher, Interact Media SRL, is strategically shifting its editorial content to be published exclusively on social media platforms and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar, effective May 14.
Agora:
Agora Becomes Social Media Exclusive from May 14
After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora's publisher, Interact Media SRL, announces a strategic move to publish editorial content exclusively on social media platforms and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar, starting May 14.
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