Railway System Under Scrutiny Amidst New Corruption Allegations
Get European news in your inbox daily
A short daily digest of the whole continent — or just the countries you care about.
Check your email. We've sent a confirmation link — click it to complete your subscription.
A new in-depth investigation is examining the history of Moldova's railway system and the prospects for its recovery. This comes as fresh allegations of mismanagement and significant bonuses, labeled as 'hidden millions,' have surfaced at the state-owned Costești Hydroelectric Power Plant, involving a director who is also a Security and Intelligence Service officer.
On the political front, former President Igor Dodon has publicly urged Russia to stop sending drones into Moldova and to immediately end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the National Bank of Moldova's Governor, Anca Dragu, has provided an economic forecast, predicting that inflation will continue to rise before returning to the target range by the third quarter of 2027.
In other developments, the online news platform Agora has announced May 14 as the definitive date for its full transition to publishing editorial content exclusively on social media. On a positive note, Alexandru Buhaniuc has achieved the title of World Youth Kickboxing Champion.