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Speaker moves to permit domestic drone production

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced that Moldova's legislation will be amended to allow for the domestic production of drones, a move that follows recent incidents involving drones. This initiative highlights a push towards strengthening national defense capabilities.

In other key developments, judges across the country are initiating a "Japanese strike" today, October 12, citing dissatisfaction with their current salaries. Meanwhile, an official provided clarification on the government's proposed administrative reform, explaining why Transnistria was not included on the new administrative map.

The media landscape also saw a significant shift as AGORA announced its transition to a social media-only model after 12 years of independent journalism. Additionally, former President Dodon and the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova are currently in Moscow at the invitation of the Russian State Duma.

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