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August 17, 2026

Moldova: New investigations, major trial resumes — FrontPages.eu, August 17, 2026

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New investigative reports are highlighting internal conflicts within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, questioning whether they represent a fight against corruption or internal rivalries. Separately, another investigation details the tobacco industry's efforts to influence government decisions and open the market for a prohibited product. In judicial news, court hearings have resumed in the prominent 'Kuliok' case, potentially signaling an upcoming conclusion to the investigation involving Igor Dodon. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense has refuted claims that Romanian F-16 fighter jets would conduct flyovers in Chisinau for Independence Day. Other domestic developments include a triathlon event in Chisinau where two participants were rescued from drowning. The Agora media outlet has also formally announced its transition to exclusively publishing content on social media platforms after 12 years of independent journalism.

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An investigative report is delving into the internal conflicts within Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, raising questions about whether these are anti-corruption efforts or struggles between internal factions.

NewsMaker: Corruption or Clan Struggles? What's Happening at Moldova's MFA?

An investigative report explores internal conflicts within Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, questioning whether it's a fight against corruption or internal clan rivalries. The story is presented as an #NM_explains video.

An investigative report reveals how the tobacco industry, specifically Philip Morris International, is reportedly attempting to influence government decisions to open the market for a prohibited product in Moldova.

Ziarul de Gardă: Tobacco Industry's Influence on Moldova's Government

An investigative report details how the tobacco industry, specifically Philip Morris International, is attempting to open the market for a prohibited product in the Republic of Moldova, highlighting its influence on government decisions.

Court sessions in the high-profile 'Kuliok' case, involving former President Igor Dodon, have restarted, with discussions on the potential conclusion date for the judicial investigation.

TV8: Court hearings in 'Kuliok' case resume; potential end date for Igor Dodon's…

The court sessions in the 'Kuliok' case have restarted, with updates on when the judicial investigation into Igor Dodon's case might conclude.

A drone that violated Moldovan airspace was shot down by a Spanish F-18 fighter jet after entering Romanian territory. Separately, Moldova's Ministry of Defense has dismissed reports claiming Romanian F-16s would fly over Chisinau for Independence Day as fake news.

TV8: Drone violates Moldovan airspace, shot down by Spanish F-18 after entering…

A drone was detected flying over Moldovan airspace and was subsequently shot down by a Spanish F-18 fighter jet after it crossed into Romanian territory.

NewsMaker: Romanian F-16s Over Chisinau for Independence Day? Ministry of Defense Denies…

Moldova's Ministry of Defense has labeled as fake news reports claiming Romanian F-16 fighter jets will fly over Chisinau on Independence Day.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora, published by Interact Media SRL, has officially transitioned to exclusively publishing content on social media platforms and a new multi-publisher platform called Laziar.

Agora: Agora Transitions to Social Media-Only Presence After 12 Years

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora, published by Interact Media SRL, will exclusively publish its content on social media platforms and a new multi-publisher platform called Laziar starting May 14, 2026.

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