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Railway System Under Scrutiny Amidst New Corruption Allegations

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.

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Allegations of Mismanagement at State Hydroelectric Plant

Reports have uncovered alleged financial misconduct and high bonuses, referred to as 'hidden millions,' at the state-owned Costești Hydroelectric Power Plant. The financial director, who reportedly has a criminal record, is said to earn more than the plant's chief, and a director also serves as a SIS officer on a 'special mission,' raising questions about bonuses and premiums received.

Agora News Platform Transitions to Social Media Only

After 12 years of independent journalism, Interact Media SRL, the publisher of AGORA, has announced its strategic decision to transition to publishing editorial content exclusively on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform, Laziar, effective May 14.

Fatal Traffic Accidents Reported

Several tragic traffic accidents have been reported, including a fatal incident near Recea claiming the life of a 25-year-old driver, the death of a child injured in an accident near Făgureni, and another fatal crash in Rîșcani where a young man died after driving into oncoming traffic.

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