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Moldova is grappling with a series of new airspace violations, including multiple drone flights and explosions reported across the country. Crucially, debris from a 'Gerbera' type drone, identified as being used by the Russian Federation, was discovered in the Florești district, marking the first instance of such a drone found on Moldovan territory. President Maia Sandu has strongly condemned these incidents, emphasizing that Russia's ongoing war poses a threat to all of Europe, while Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu called for public calm and vigilance. In other domestic news, farmers in the Bessarabia region, with the backing of the 'Farmers' Force' organization, are planning a warning protest, signaling potential agricultural sector unrest. Meanwhile, the media landscape is shifting as Agora announced its transition to a social media-only content distribution model, effective May 14, 2026. Politically, the Socialist party has declared its support for a Gagauz candidate in the upcoming election for the governor of the autonomous region. This development comes amid broader discussions regarding Gagauzia's political standing and its relationship with Romania, including the welfare of ethnic Romanians within the region.

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Moldova has experienced multiple new drone flights and explosions, with debris from a 'Gerbera' type drone, used by the Russian Federation, discovered in the Florești district. This marks the first time such a drone has been found in the country. President Maia Sandu condemned these incidents, stating that Russia's war endangers all of Europe, while Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu urged the public to remain calm and vigilant.

Ziarul de Gardă: Drone Detected in Florești District Identified as 'Gerbera' Type, Crashed and…

Experts have preliminarily identified a drone found in Moldova's Florești district as a 'Gerbera' type, used by the Russian Federation. It is the first time such a drone has been found in the country; it crashed into a tree and exploded.

TV8: Live Text: Ukraine War Day 1674 - Alert in Moldova, Explosion in Florești…

A live text update on the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting an alert in Moldova due to an explosion in Florești and a drone sighting in Romania, with a quote from Zelensky.

TV8: Moldova First: Police Discovery at Drone Crashed in Florești

Police have made a significant discovery related to a drone that crashed in Florești, Moldova, marking a premiere for the country in handling such incidents.

TV8: 'Russia's War Endangers All of Europe': Maia Sandu Condemns New Drone…

President Maia Sandu has condemned new drone incidents on Moldovan territory, stating that Russia's war poses a threat to all of Europe.

NewsMaker: Explosions Reported in Moldova; Drone Debris Found in Floresti District

Multiple explosions were reported in Moldova, with police discovering debris from a flying apparatus in the Floresti district, raising security concerns.

NewsMaker: Drones Flew Over Moldova Twice This Morning; Explosions Reported

Multiple drone flights were observed over Moldova in the morning, accompanied by reports of explosions from citizens.

TV8: Chilling Sound: Drones Filmed Flying in Șoldănești and Soroca

Residents reported hearing a 'chilling sound' as drones were filmed flying over Șoldănești and Soroca, indicating potential airspace incursions.

TV8: Drone Allegedly Exploded in Camenca. Igor Grosu: 'Let Us Be Calm and Vigilant'

Reports indicate a drone explosion in Camenca, with Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu urging the public to remain calm and vigilant.

TV8: Map of All Drones and Missiles Found in Moldova After Russia's Attacks in…

An infographic provides a comprehensive map detailing all drones and missiles discovered in Moldova following Russian attacks in Ukraine.

TV8: Drones Will Continue to Come: Warning from a Moldovan Soldier Fighting in…

A Moldovan soldier currently fighting in Ukraine issues a stark warning that drones are likely to continue appearing.

Farmers in Moldova's Bessarabia region, supported by the 'Farmers' Force' organization, are preparing for a warning protest, signaling potential unrest within the agricultural sector.

NewsMaker: Farmers to Hold Warning Protest in Bessarabia Region, Supported by 'Farmers'…

Farmers in the Bessarabia region of Moldova are planning a warning protest, with support from the 'Farmers' Force' organization, indicating potential agricultural sector unrest.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced its strategic decision to transition to a social media-only content distribution model, effective May 14, 2026, publishing exclusively on social platforms and Laziar.

Agora: Agora Transitions to Social Media-Only Presence on May 14

Agora announces its strategic move to a social media-only content distribution model starting May 14, 2026, after 12 years of independent journalism, publishing content exclusively on social platforms and Laziar.

Moldova's Socialist party has declared its support for a Gagauz candidate in the upcoming election for the governor of the autonomous region, a development that comes amidst ongoing discussions about Gagauzia's political situation and its relationship with Romania, including the well-being of ethnic Romanians in the region.

NewsMaker: Socialists to Support Gagauz Candidate in Bashkan Election; Potential…

Moldova's Socialist party has announced its support for a Gagauz candidate in the upcoming election for the governor of the autonomous region, with reactions from a potential candidate also noted.

Ziarul de Gardă: Editorial: The Romanian Who Wants Gagauzia. What About Romanians in Gagauzia?

This editorial discusses the political situation concerning Gagauzia and its relationship with Romania, raising questions about the status and well-being of ethnic Romanians within the region.

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