Defense ministry detects sixth drone as Russian ambassador summoned again
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The defense ministry has detected a sixth drone in the country's airspace, following the discovery of 'Banderol' hybrid drone wreckage. The foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador-designate to issue a protest note, a diplomatic ritual that is becoming as frequent as the incursions. A bomb threat at Chisinau Airport, which forced a full evacuation, added a further layer of strain to the capital's security services.
The government is looking to international donors to help fund energy compensation for households after gas prices rose by 29%. While ministers seek funds to lower bills, prosecutors are looking into where an airline's startup capital came from; FlyOne has denied allegations from the special cases office that its founding funds were derived from tax evasion.
After twelve years of independent reporting, the publisher of Agora announced the outlet will move its editorial content exclusively to social media and a new digital platform in May. Elsewhere, an investigation has been opened into a PAS councilor's real estate investments in the suburbs, and police reported one death following a collision on the R33 near Onești.