Authorities have launched new investigations into financial irregularities, including a PCCOCS probe into SRL 'Agrounire' for alleged fraud and intentional insolvency, searches at construction firms in Chisinau and Rezina for reportedly hiding over 7 million lei from tax authorities, and a former Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) MP facing criminal charges for allegedly accepting a bribe related to legislative changes in the metal market.

Ziarul de Gardă: Sunflower Trade to Criminal Case: Company Under PCCOCS Investigation for…

SRL 'Agrounire' is under investigation by the PCCOCS for alleged fraud and intentional insolvency after declaring bankruptcy due to financial difficulties. The criminal case reportedly stems from multiple complaints.

Ziarul de Gardă: VIDEO: Who Controls the Metal Market? Underground Rivalries, Ex-MP Implicated…

This video investigation delves into the metal market, highlighting internal conflicts among competitors. It also reports on a former Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) MP who is facing criminal charges for allegedly accepting a bribe to influence legislative changes.

TV8: Over 7 Million Lei Hidden from Tax Authority? Searches at Construction Firms…

Searches are being conducted at construction companies in Chisinau and Rezina, investigating claims that over 7 million lei were hidden from the tax authority.

Moldova is grappling with increasing economic pressures as a significant gas price hike, with a proposed tariff nearly 6 lei higher, is under consideration. Further compounding concerns, the National Bank of Moldova has adjusted its 2026 inflation forecast, anticipating higher-than-previously-estimated price increases.

TV8: When Gas Price Hike May Be Decided: Proposed Tariff Almost 6 Lei Higher

The article discusses when a decision on increasing gas prices might be made, with the proposed tariff being nearly 6 lei higher.

TV8: Price Hikes Higher Than Estimated: National Bank Modifies Inflation Forecast…

The National Bank of Moldova has adjusted its inflation forecast for 2026, indicating that price increases are expected to be higher than previously estimated.

NewsMaker: NM Espresso: Rising Prices, Farmer Issues, Gagauzia Media Access

A news digest discusses rising prices in Moldova, concerns from farmers being ignored, and Gagauzia's alleged exclusion from Moldova 1.

NewsMaker: Water Crisis in Gagauzia

A video report details the current water situation in Gagauzia, highlighting ongoing issues. #rilTok

NewsMaker: Shooting in Gagauzia Injures Two; Suspect May Be Poacher

Two people were injured in a shooting incident in Gagauzia, and the attacker is suspected of being a poacher.

Anastasia Taburchanu, identified as the cousin of President Maia Sandu and a former press secretary for the state enterprise MoldATSA, has officially returned over 1.1 million leis to the company, marking the resolution of a financial issue.

NewsMaker: MoldATSA Repays Over 1.1 Million Leis

Documented evidence shows that Taburchanu has returned more than 1.1 million leis to MoldATSA, indicating a financial resolution.

Preparations are underway in Balti for a military parade to commemorate Moldova's Independence Day. Separately, power lines in northern Moldova, specifically the Balti-Dnestrovsk line, have been successfully restored after being damaged by recent severe weather.

NewsMaker: Moldova Independence Day Parade in Balti

Balti will celebrate Moldova's Independence Day with a military parade, marking the national holiday.

NewsMaker: Power Line Restored in Northern Moldova After Storm

Power lines in northern Moldova, specifically the Balti-Dnestrovsk line, have been restored after being damaged by severe weather.

Agora, a prominent media outlet, has announced its strategic transition to an exclusive social media-only publishing model and a new multi-publisher platform called Laziar, effective May 14th.

Agora: AGORA Transitions to Social Media-Only Model

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA announced a strategic shift to exclusively publish its content on social media platforms and a new multi-publisher platform called Laziar, starting May 14th.