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The National Bank increased its base rate by two percentage points to curb rising prices, just as the government prepares staff reductions and labor code changes to stave off bankruptcy. While the Tofan administration manages its fiscal crisis, over 305,000 households have applied for energy subsidies to survive the winter. Two investigations into placement centers in Bălți and Cocieri have detailed inhumane conditions and allegations that staff offered protection to residents in exchange for sexual favors. These reports follow separate findings on the sexual abuse of a young woman with disabilities, adding to a series of scandals involving the treatment of the country's most vulnerable. The head of the Falesht police and a passenger died in a car crash. In Gordinești, authorities identified a downed drone as a non-explosive 'Gerbera' model. Elsewhere, the National Bank suspended the payment provider BPAY for six months, while the Agency for Public Property admitted only 20 of the country's 76 state enterprises are currently profitable.

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The National Bank of Moldova has increased its monetary policy rate from 9% to 11% annually to combat inflation. This decision comes amidst broader economic discussions, including the registration of over 305,000 energy subsidy applications, scrutiny over government privatization plans after a failed attempt with Hotel Zarea, and the suspension of BPAY's license for six months by the National Bank. Additionally, a report indicates only 20 out of 76 active state-owned enterprises are currently…

IPN: National Bank Raises Base Rate to 11%

The National Bank of Moldova has increased its monetary policy rate from 9% to 11% annually to counter inflationary pressures.

IPN: Over 305,000 Energy Subsidy Applications Registered

More than 305,000 applications for energy subsidies have been registered on the government platform.

TV8: Moldova Threatened by Bankruptcy? Tofan Government Prepares Staff Reductions…

The Moldovan government, led by Tofan, is reportedly preparing for staff reductions and changes to the labor code, raising concerns about potential bankruptcy.

TV8: Government Privatization Plans Under Scrutiny After Hotel Zarea Failure.

Minister Tofan intends to make changes to privatization processes following a failed attempt with Hotel Zarea, admitting a mistake was made.

TV8: Millions in VAT from parcels: Moldova collects significant revenue from new tax.

Moldova has collected millions in VAT revenue from parcels in the initial days following the introduction of the new tax.

IPN: BNM Suspends BPAY License for Six Months

The National Bank of Moldova has suspended the license of BPAY for a period of six months.

IPN: Only 20 of 76 State Enterprises Profitable

The head of the Agency for Public Property stated that only 20 out of 76 active state-owned enterprises are currently profitable.

Multiple investigative reports have uncovered disturbing conditions and allegations of abuse within Moldovan social care institutions. One report highlights the sexual abuse of a young woman with disabilities, while others reveal inhumane conditions and suspicious injuries at the Bălți placement center, and concerns about potential sexual advances in exchange for protection at the Cocieri placement center. These investigations underscore the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals and shed…

TV8: Investigative Report: Young woman with disabilities sexually abused; seeking…

An investigative report highlights the sexual abuse of a young woman with disabilities and questions who will bring her justice.

TV8: Investigation: Inhumane conditions and suspicious injuries at Bălți Placement…

An investigation reveals inhumane conditions and suspicious injuries at the placement center in Bălți.

TV8: Investigative Report: Sexual advances in exchange for protection? What happens…

An investigation into the Cocieri placement center raises concerns about potential sexual advances being made in exchange for protection.

TV8: What keeps women captive in violent relationships: Story of a victim who…

The story of a victim details what keeps women trapped in violent relationships, including a case where the victim killed her husband.

The head of the Falesht police department and his passenger were killed in a car accident. In other security-related news, a drone discovered in Gordinești was identified as a 'Gerbera' type and confirmed to have no explosives onboard, providing clarity on previous airspace incursions. Discussions also continue regarding the potential dangers of Kremlin-connected companies, with a report arguing that Yandex should leave Moldova due to its ties to Moscow and lingering questions about data theft…

NewsMaker: Head of Falesht police and his passenger killed in car accident.

The head of the Falesht police department and his passenger have died as a result of a traffic accident.

IPN: Drone Found in Gordinești Identified, No Explosives Onboard

A drone discovered in Gordinești has been identified as a 'Gerbera' type and was found to have no explosives on board.

TV8: Yandex must leave Moldova: Danger of Kremlin-connected company.

A report argues that the company Yandex should be removed from Moldova due to its connections with the Kremlin and potential dangers.

TV8: Data theft and Russian influence in Moldova: Unanswered questions after…

Following a cyberattack, questions remain unanswered regarding data theft and Russian influence within Moldova.

Moldova is receiving praise in Brussels for its actions while facing criticism domestically, with some suggesting the country could achieve more by further distancing itself from Russia. An analysis of a technical-military agreement with Ukraine aims to distinguish factual information from scare tactics for Moldovan citizens.

TV8: Praise in Brussels, criticism at home: Moldova can achieve more without Russia.

A report discusses praise received in Brussels for Moldova's actions while facing criticism domestically, suggesting Moldova could achieve more by distancing itself from Russia.

TV8: Technical-Military Agreement with Ukraine: Truth vs. Scare Tactics for…

An analysis of the technical-military agreement with Ukraine, distinguishing between factual information and content intended to alarm Moldovan citizens.

A section of 31 August 1989 Street in Chisinau has been temporarily closed to traffic for filming activities. Separately, a group of volunteers in Chisinau gathered on a foggy November morning to care for abandoned dogs, navigating muddy conditions to reach the animals.

IPN: Street in Capital Closed Temporarily for Filming

Traffic on a section of 31 August 1989 Street in the capital has been temporarily suspended due to filming activities.

Ziarul de Gardă: Dog Life: Chisinau Residents Volunteer to Care for Abandoned Animals

A group of volunteers in Chisinau gather on a foggy November morning to care for abandoned dogs, facing muddy conditions and a kilometer-long path to reach the animals.

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