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Airspace Breached Again Amid Rabies Outbreak and Landfill Blaze

Moldova's airspace was violated once more today by a Shahed drone, drawing a sharp rebuke from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which condemned Russian aggression. This marks another incident in a series of airspace violations, raising continued security concerns.

Domestically, a rabies outbreak in the Yalen district has resulted in the hospitalization of four individuals, including a child, after contact with infected animals. In other local news, a large fire erupted at the city landfill in Orhei, while a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car in Călărași.

Judicial developments saw a Turkish citizen sentenced to five years in prison for organizing the illegal transit of an Iraqi family and a Turkish man using forged passports. Additionally, a man from the capital received over 12 years for domestic violence. Meanwhile, historian Sergiu Musteață, Dean of the History and Geography Faculty at 'Ion Creangă' State Pedagogical University and Secretary-General of the National Commission for UNESCO, discussed 'falsifications' promoted on Telegram regarding Moldova's independence.

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Airspace Violation and MFA Denouncement

Another Shahed drone illegally entered Moldovan airspace following Russian attacks on Ukraine, prompting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to denounce Russian aggression as a serious threat. The Ministry of Defense tracked the drone's path.

Judicial Sentences Handed Down

A Turkish citizen received a five-year prison sentence for organizing the illegal transit of an Iraqi family and a Turkish man through Moldova using forged passports. Separately, a man from the capital was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for domestic violence after allegedly stabbing his wife.

Agora Media Shifts to Social Media-Only

After 12 years, Agora media outlet has transitioned to a social media-only publishing model, with content exclusively available on social media platforms and Laziar, a new multi-publisher platform, since May 14, 2026.

Historian Discusses Independence Falsifications

Historian Sergiu Musteață, Dean of the History and Geography Faculty at 'Ion Creangă' State Pedagogical University and Secretary-General of the National Commission for UNESCO, addressed 'falsifications' promoted on Telegram concerning Moldova's independence, particularly in anticipation of August 27th.

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