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Farmers have initiated protests as the Parliament moved to extend the licensing of grain and oilseed imports until the end of the year. This decision, confirmed by Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea, aims to regulate the agricultural market. In other news, Moldova is preparing to sign a military agreement with neighboring Romania, following a similar defense pact established with Ukraine. This move is seen by officials as being in the country's national interest. Meanwhile, the ongoing investigation into a recent cyberattack that accessed data of 750,000 citizens has seen Prime Minister Vasile Tofan state there are indications of a broader campaign involving foreign state actors. Additionally, authorities have made arrests in a major real estate fraud case and a 19-year-old was sentenced for large-scale fraud.

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Farmers in Moldova are protesting the extension of import licensing for grains and oilseeds, a measure that Parliament has now approved to remain in effect until the end of the year. Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea confirmed the extension.

IPN: Farmers Protest as Parliament Debates Import Licensing Extension

Farmers are protesting while the Moldovan Parliament is discussing the extension of import licensing.

IPN: Agriculture Minister: Import Licensing for Grains to Be Extended Until Year-End

The Minister of Agriculture announced that the licensing of grain and oilseed imports will be extended until the end of the year.

IPN: Parliament Approves Extension of Grain and Oilseed Import Licensing Until…

The Moldovan Parliament has decided to extend the licensing of grain and oilseed imports until the end of the year.

Moldova is preparing to sign a military agreement with Romania, following a similar defense cooperation accord previously made with Ukraine. Officials state that these agreements are in the country's national interest.

NewsMaker: Friendship with Complications: What Moldova Shares with Neighbors Romania and…

Moldova is preparing to sign a military agreement with Romania, following a similar deal with Ukraine, with officials stating these actions are in the country's interest.

NewsMaker: Moldova Prepares to Sign Military Agreement with Romania, Following Accord…

Moldova is getting ready to sign a military agreement with Romania, as it did with Ukraine, with a minister stating the move is in the country's best interest.

Authorities have detained six individuals in an ongoing investigation into real estate fraud, with damages exceeding 25 million Moldovan lei. Separately, a 19-year-old woman has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for her involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme that caused over one million lei in damages.

Ziarul de Gardă: 19-Year-Old Sentenced to Four Years for Large-Scale Fraud

A 19-year-old woman has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for participating in a 'criminal group' that committed large-scale fraud, causing damages exceeding one million lei.

IPN: Six Arrested in Real Estate Fraud Case with Over 25 Million Lei Damage

Six individuals have been detained in an ongoing investigation into real estate fraud, which has resulted in damages exceeding 25 million Moldovan lei.

Proposals for salary increases have been detailed, potentially raising the President's salary to 55,000 lei and affecting thousands of public sector employees.

TV8: Salary Increases for State Leaders and Public Servants Proposed

A report details proposed salary increases for state leadership, with the President's salary potentially reaching 55,000 lei, and also affecting thousands of public sector employees.

A new report challenges alarmist discussions surrounding immigration in Moldova, presenting figures that reportedly contradict prevailing narratives about an influx of immigrants.

TV8: Moldova Faces Immigration Wave? Figures Contradict Alarmist Messages

A report questions the alarmist discourse surrounding immigration in Moldova, presenting figures that allegedly contradict the prevailing narratives.

A video report covers President Sandu's decisions regarding citizenship, discusses Russia's influence on the Transnistrian region, and examines TikTok's role in elections within Gagauzia.

NewsMaker: VIDEO: Sandu Revokes Citizenship/ Russia Keeps Transnistria 'in Stress'/…

This video report discusses President Sandu's actions on citizenship, Russia's influence on Transnistria, and TikTok's involvement in Gagauzia's elections.

After 12 years, Moldovan independent journalism outlet Agora announced on May 14, 2026, its transition to an exclusive presence on social media platforms and the new multi-publisher platform, Laziar.

Agora: Agora transitions to social media-only model

After 12 years, Agora, a Moldovan independent journalism outlet, announced on May 14, 2026, that it will be exclusively present on social media platforms and Laziar, a new multi-publisher platform.

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