Police Investigate Blast as Corruption Probes Continue
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A loud explosion reported near Chisinau has prompted police investigations, with teams mobilizing to search for its origin. This comes as the financial director of the Costești Hydroelectric Plant is under a criminal probe regarding salary discrepancies, adding to ongoing scrutiny of state enterprise finances.
In other domestic developments, independent news outlet Agora announced a strategic shift to publishing content exclusively on social media. Meanwhile, the head of the National Agency for Energy Regulation (NARÉ), Alexei Taran, provided an explanation on the potential for diesel fuel prices to significantly increase, and activist Alexandru Slusari warned of impending mass protests by farmers over their critical situation.
An NGO also expressed outrage over the naming of a new government structure, stating that a project with the same name has already existed for 18 years.