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Monday, September 07, 2026
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A major political development has emerged in the autonomous region of Gagauzia with Alexandr Stoianoglo, a Member of the Moldovan Parliament and former Prosecutor General, announcing his intention to run for the position of Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia. Stoianoglo stated he would suspend his parliamentary duties during the campaign, a move that adds a high-profile figure to the region's upcoming election.
In other domestic news, after 12 years of independent journalism, Agora has shifted its operations to become exclusively social-media-based, publishing content on its social media accounts and a new platform. Additionally, recent incidents include a tragic pedestrian fatality in Falesti after a car collision and an arrest in Moldova on suspicion of domestic violence.
Internationally, local news sites are following developments in the Ukraine war and Russia's plans to open 15 polling stations in the breakaway region of Transnistria for its State Duma elections, a move that has drawn protest from Chisinau.
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Alexandr Stoianoglo, a Member of the Moldovan Parliament and former Prosecutor General, has officially declared his intention to run as an independent candidate for the position of Bashkan (Governor) of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. He plans to suspend his parliamentary duties during the campaign period but will not resign his mandate.
NewsMaker:
Stoyanoaglo intends to run for Governor of Gagauzia
Dmitry Stoyanoaglo has announced his intention to run for the position of Governor of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, a significant political development for the region.
Ziarul de Gardă:
Stoianoglo to Run for Gagauzia Bashkan, Will Suspend Deputy Duties
Member of Parliament Alexandr Stoianoglo announced he will run as an independent candidate for the position of Bashkan of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, stating he will suspend his parliamentary duties during the campaign but not resign his mandate.
TV8:
Alexandr Stoianoglo Wants to Run for Gagauzia Governor: 'I am Ready to Assume…
Alexandr Stoianoglo has expressed his intention to run for the position of Bashkan (Governor) of Gagauzia, stating his readiness to take on the responsibility.
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After 12 years of operation, the independent journalism platform Agora has announced a strategic shift to become exclusively social-media-only, moving its content publication to its social media accounts and the new Laziar platform to enhance audience reach and engagement.
Agora:
Agora Shifts Exclusively to Social Media After 12 Years
After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announces a strategic move to become social-media-only, publishing content on its social media accounts and the new Laziar platform to enhance audience reach and engagement.
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A man has been arrested in Moldova on suspicion of domestic violence. Reports indicate that he allegedly stated he was not afraid of law enforcement or restraining orders.
NewsMaker:
Man arrested in Moldova for domestic violence: 'I fear neither police nor…
A man has been arrested in Moldova on suspicion of domestic violence, reportedly stating he is not afraid of law enforcement or restraining orders.
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Despite protests from Chisinau, Russia intends to establish 15 polling stations in the breakaway region of Transnistria for its State Duma elections.
NewsMaker:
Russia to open 15 polling stations in Transnistria for Duma elections despite…
Russia plans to establish 15 polling stations in Transnistria for the State Duma elections, a move that has met with protest from the Moldovan capital, Chisinau.
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