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Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced that Moldova's legislation will be amended to allow for the domestic production of drones, a move that follows recent incidents involving drones. This initiative highlights a push towards strengthening national defense capabilities. In other key developments, judges across the country are initiating a "Japanese strike" today, October 12, citing dissatisfaction with their current salaries. Meanwhile, an official provided clarification on the government's proposed administrative reform, explaining why Transnistria was not included on the new administrative map. The media landscape also saw a significant shift as AGORA announced its transition to a social media-only model after 12 years of independent journalism. Additionally, former President Dodon and the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova are currently in Moscow at the invitation of the Russian State Duma.

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Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced that the country's legislation will be modified to permit the domestic production of drones, indicating a strategic move to enhance national defense capabilities.

IPN: Igor Grosu: Legislation will be amended to allow drone production

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced that the country's legislation will be modified to permit the domestic production of drones.

Judges in Moldova are commencing a "Japanese strike" on October 12, expressing dissatisfaction with their current salaries.

IPN: Judges to Begin "Japanese Strike" on October 12 Over Salary Concerns

Judges will initiate a "Japanese strike" starting October 12, citing dissatisfaction with their salaries.

An official has explained the decision to omit Transnistria from Moldova's new administrative map following a recent administrative reform.

NewsMaker: Why Transnistria was not included on the new map of Moldova after the…

An official explains why Transnistria was omitted from a new administrative map of Moldova following an administrative reform.

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA announced its strategic shift to exclusively publishing editorial content on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar, as of May 14, 2026.

Agora: AGORA Becomes Social Media-Only After 12 Years of Independent Journalism

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA announced on May 14, 2026, that it will exclusively publish its editorial content on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar, marking a strategic shift in its distribution model.

A minor has died in Chisinau after reportedly jumping from a significant height, with police indicating a suicide note was left behind.

TV8: Tragedy in Chisinau: Minor Dies After Allegedly Jumping From Height

A minor has died in Chisinau after allegedly jumping from a significant height.

Ziarul de Gardă: Minor Jumps from 8th Floor of Apartment Building; Police Cite Suicide Note

A minor reportedly jumped from the 8th floor of an apartment building in the capital, with police indicating that a suicide note was left behind.

Moldova may miss out on an investment opportunity of up to 500 million euros due to a specific condition set by an Asian investor.

TV8: Video: Moldova Could Miss Out on Investment Up to 500 Million Euros; What…

Moldova may miss an investment opportunity worth up to 500 million euros due to a specific condition set by an Asian investor.

Former President Igor Dodon and the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) are currently in Moscow, having been invited by the Russian State Duma.

NewsMaker: Dodon and PSRM in Moscow at the invitation of the State Duma of the Russian…

Former Moldovan President Dodon and the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova are in Moscow at the invitation of the Russian State Duma.

A new code concerning the organization and functioning of the Parliament is currently under consideration by the Venice Commission.

IPN: New Code on Parliament Organization on Venice Commission Agenda

A new code concerning the organization and functioning of the Parliament is under consideration by the Venice Commission.

Oleksandr Mishenko stated that coordinated action between Moldova and Ukraine is mutually beneficial for their approximation to the European Union.

IPN: Moldova and Ukraine Must Coordinate EU Accession Efforts

Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Mishenko stated that coordinated action between Moldova and Ukraine is mutually beneficial for their approximation to the European Union.

One man has died and a woman suffered carbon dioxide intoxication during the process of fermenting wine.

Ziarul de Gardă: One Man Dead, Woman Suffers Carbon Dioxide Intoxication During Wine Fermentation

A man died and a woman suffered carbon dioxide intoxication during the process of fermenting wine, with details and recommendations from rescuers provided.

Vladimir Plahotniuc has appeared again at the Court of Appeal via videoconference in a case involving coffee and documents.

TV8: Video: Coffee and Documents; Vladimir Plahotniuc Appears Again Via…

Vladimir Plahotniuc has appeared once again at the Court of Appeal via videoconference, in a case involving coffee and documents.

A woman in Floresti has reportedly been murdered by a neighbor following a conflict, with alcohol suspected to be a contributing factor.

TV8: Drunken Crime in Floresti: Woman Allegedly Murdered by Neighbor After Conflict

A woman in Floresti has reportedly been murdered by a neighbor following a conflict, with alcohol suspected to be a factor.

A delegation from Moldova was involved in a car accident in Romania, resulting in one fatality and injuries, including to the wife of the minister of culture.

NewsMaker: Moldovan delegation involved in accident in Romania; one dead, minister's wife…

A delegation from Moldova was involved in a car accident in Romania resulting in one fatality, with the minister of culture's wife among the injured.

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