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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Thousands of education and research staff have taken to the streets in the Great National Assembly Square (PMAN) and Chisinau, demanding salary increases and recognition for their crucial role in the country's future. The protests highlight concerns over stagnant wages amidst rising inflation, prompting a reaction from Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. In other key developments, the government, led by the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), held a session focused on preventing phone scams and electronic fraud, following a significant financial crime involving a fake clairvoyant. Additionally, new evidence has surfaced in the high-profile 'Kuliok' case, which involves former President Igor Dodon. The economic landscape continues to present challenges, with authorities considering a potential increase in electricity tariffs amidst a recently downgraded economic growth forecast. Meanwhile, Agora, a prominent independent media outlet, has completed its transition to an exclusively social media and platform-based publishing model.

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Education and research staff have staged large protests in Chisinau's Great National Assembly Square, demanding that the government address their concerns about stagnant salaries and rising inflation. They are calling for significant wage increases and for education and research to be recognized as fundamental pillars for the country's future. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has responded to the teachers' demands.

Ziarul de Gardă: Education Staff Protest in Main Square, Urging Government Action on Funding

Education and research staff protested in the Great National Assembly Square (PMAN), chanting for the government to address their concerns about stagnant salaries amidst rising inflation and to recognize education and research as crucial pillars of the country's future. They emphasized that…

TV8: Teachers protest in PMAN demanding decent salaries, Prime Minister reacts.

Teachers have taken to the streets in PMAN, demanding better wages and conditions, with the Prime Minister responding to their protest.

NewsMaker: LIVE: Teachers Protest in Chisinau Demanding Salary Increase

Teachers are holding a protest in the center of Chisinau, demanding a salary increase by September 1st.

The government has convened a session to focus on preventing phone-based scams and electronic fraud, following a report of a sophisticated scheme involving a fake Russian clairvoyant that defrauded a victim of over 3.5 million Moldovan Lei. This highlights the country's ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes.

Ziarul de Gardă: Scam Involving a Fake Russian Clairvoyant Leads to Victim Losing Over 3.5…

A sophisticated scam involving a self-proclaimed clairvoyant from Russia has defrauded a victim of over 3.5 million Moldovan Lei, highlighting a significant financial crime case.

Ziarul de Gardă: Government Meeting Focuses on Preventing Phone Scams and Electronic Frauds

A government session was convened to address and prevent phone-based scams and other forms of electronic fraud, indicating a focus on combating financial crimes within the country.

The high-profile 'Kuliok' case, involving former President Igor Dodon, has seen new evidence presented, including expert analysis of images allegedly depicting Igor Dodon and Vladimir Plahotniuc. Vladimir Plahotniuc is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence for bank fraud and other charges.

TV8: New evidence in 'Kuliok' case: Expert analysis of images with Igor Dodon and…

The 'Kuliok' case is updated with new evidence, including expert analysis of images allegedly showing Igor Dodon and Vladimir Plahotniuc.

Authorities are currently evaluating a potential increase in electricity tariffs, a development that follows a recent downgrade in Moldova's economic growth forecast. The discussions also include an analysis of the outlook for gas prices, indicating ongoing economic challenges.

TV8: Authorities may increase electricity tariffs; gas price outlook discussed.

Officials are considering an increase in electricity tariffs, and the potential impact on gas prices is being analyzed.

NewsMaker: Moldova's Economic Growth Forecast Downgraded: What Went Wrong?

Authorities have lowered Moldova's economic growth forecast, raising questions about the factors contributing to this revision.

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora, a prominent media outlet, has announced its strategic decision to transition to publishing content exclusively on social media and the Laziar platform. This move aims to prioritize audience engagement across relevant digital networks.

Agora: Agora Transitions to Social Media-Only Presence

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announces its strategic move to publish content exclusively on social media and the Laziar platform, prioritizing audience needs and engagement across relevant networks.

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