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State Directors' Bonuses Under Scrutiny; Farmers Threaten New Protests

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Concerns over public funds have risen following an investigative report detailing how bonuses and premiums allegedly triple the salaries of directors in state institutions. This comes as three individuals face prosecution for fictitious sales of tractors and cars valued at 6 million lei.

Adding to domestic tensions, farmers are threatening new protests if proposed fiscal policy changes are not amended, awaiting a government response. Meanwhile, a freight train derailed with five wagons going off the tracks, and a 6-year-old girl injured in a recent Straseni car accident remains in very serious condition.

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State Directors' Hidden Bonuses and Fraudulent Sales Under Investigation

An investigative report has uncovered allegations that bonuses and premiums significantly inflate the salaries of directors in state institutions, potentially tripling their earnings. Separately, three individuals have been sent to court on charges related to the fictitious sale of tractors and cars, amounting to 6 million lei.

Farmers Threaten New Protests Over Fiscal Policy

Farmers in the country are threatening to initiate new protests unless specific provisions within the current fiscal policy are amended. They are currently awaiting a response from the government regarding their demands.

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Freight Train Derails; Child in Critical Condition After Straseni Accident

A freight train has derailed in the country, with five wagons going off the tracks. Separately, a 6-year-old girl involved in a recent car accident in Straseni has been hospitalized in very serious condition at the Mother and Child Institute.