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A tragic incident in Cantemir has seen a 17-year-old minor found deceased on Sunday morning, with police launching an investigation into the circumstances after he was reported missing from a local festival. This somber event is a major domestic focus today. Diplomatic tensions have escalated as Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the opening of Russian polling stations in Transnistria for Russian elections unacceptable without the consent of Moldovan authorities. Tiraspol's decision to proceed with these stations has been condemned by Chisinau as uncoordinated and illegal. Separately, a new investigation by RISE Moldova has revealed that approximately 10 million lei was spent on recent Independence Day celebrations without an open tender process, drawing public scrutiny. Further domestic developments include a potential dispute over television broadcasting rights between Chisinau and Gagauzia, raising questions about control and order. Meanwhile, a new documentary exploring 35 years of Russian influence in the country has been released. Amidst these events, a positive story emerged about a family returning from abroad to build a successful multi-million euro farm, showcasing economic resilience and investment.

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A 17-year-old minor from the Cantemir region was discovered deceased on Sunday morning, having been reported missing after attending a local festival. Police have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

Ziarul de Gardă: Minor Found Dead in Cantemir; Investigation Launched

A 17-year-old minor from the Cantemir region was found dead on Sunday morning, August 30th. He had been reported missing the previous day after attending a festival in a neighboring village and failing to return home. The police are investigating the circumstances.

TV8: Minor Found Dead in Cantemir After Attending Festival

A minor from Cantemir was found dead after attending a local festival and failing to return home. The incident is under investigation.

NewsMaker: Missing 17-year-old found dead in Cantemir district

A 17-year-old teenager who was reported missing has been found dead in the Cantemir district.

The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared the opening of Russian polling stations in Transnistria for upcoming elections as unacceptable without the official consent of Moldovan authorities. Tiraspol's decision to proceed with these stations has been condemned by Chisinau as uncoordinated and illegal.

NewsMaker: Moldova MFA: Russian polling stations in Transnistria unacceptable without…

The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that opening polling stations in Transnistria for Russian elections is unacceptable without the consent of the Moldovan authorities.

TV8: Tiraspol Opens Polling Stations for Russian Elections; Chisinau Condemns

Tiraspol has opened polling stations for Russian elections, a move that Chisinau states was not coordinated and is illegal.

An investigation by RISE Moldova has brought to light that approximately 10 million lei was spent on recent Independence Day celebrations without the conduct of an open tender process. This revelation has raised questions and calls for austerity regarding state expenditures.

NewsMaker: Independence Day spending of 10 million lei without tender: RISE Moldova…

An investigation by RISE Moldova reveals that approximately 10 million lei was spent on Independence Day celebrations without an open tender process.

TV8: Moldova's National Day Spending Under Scrutiny

An investigation by Rise Moldova questions the state's spending for the August 27th National Independence Day, amidst calls for austerity.

A potential dispute has emerged concerning television broadcasting rights between Chisinau and Gagauzia, with analysis questioning whether the situation is a takeover attempt or an effort to establish regulatory order.

NewsMaker: Gagauzia TV dispute: Chisinau or order?

This story, presented as a video analysis, explores a potential dispute over television broadcasting rights between Chisinau and Gagauzia, questioning whether it's a takeover or an attempt to establish order.

Ziarul de Gardă has released a documentary titled 'In Moscow's Favor' which delves into 35 years of Russian influence within the Republic of Moldova, offering a historical perspective on this ongoing geopolitical factor.

Ziarul de Gardă: Documentary: 35 Years of Russian Influence in Moldova

A documentary by ZdG explores the 35-year history of Russian influence in the Republic of Moldova, titled 'In Moscow's Favor'.

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