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Moldovan authorities have initiated a criminal investigation against two Ukrainian border guards who illegally crossed into Moldova by motorboat. The incident occurred near Holosnita as the guards pursued a Ukrainian citizen, leading to concerns about border integrity and international protocols.

Separately, a Moldovan minister confirmed that a drone recently violating national airspace was Russian, part of a pattern of four detected illegal drone entries, with one drone having completed two circuits over the country. Meanwhile, the ongoing scrutiny of Yandex Go has seen the company respond to official demands for ownership and beneficiary disclosure, with a 20-day deadline now in effect.

Further domestic news includes an investigation into alleged sexual advances at a care home in Cocieri. Questions have also arisen regarding the funding source for congratulatory messages displayed in Chișinău's trolleybuses by Mayor Ion Ceban. In political developments, a candidate for Bashkan of Gagauzia pledged to restore ties with Russia and conduct a regional audit, following implications that the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has conceded defeat in the region.

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Ukrainian Border Guards Under Investigation for Illegal Crossing

Two Ukrainian border guards are facing a criminal investigation after illegally crossing the state border into Moldova by motorboat. The incident took place near the village of Holosnita as they pursued a Ukrainian citizen.

Russian Drone Confirmed in Moldovan Airspace Violation Amid Multiple Incursions

A Moldovan minister has confirmed that a drone which illegally entered Moldovan airspace and flew over the country twice was Russian. This is part of a broader pattern, with authorities detecting a total of four drones illegally entering Moldovan airspace.

Yandex Go Responds to Ownership Demands, Faces 20-Day Deadline

Yandex Go has provided a response to Moldovan authorities' request for information regarding its ownership and beneficiaries. The company has been given a 20-day deadline to disclose these details as part of an ongoing evaluation in Moldova.

Investigation Launched into Sexual Advances at Cocieri Care Home

Authorities are investigating allegations of sexual advances occurring at a care home located in Cocieri. Further details are expected to be revealed as the investigation proceeds.

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Gagauzia Leadership Race Sees PAS Concession and Pro-Russian Pledges

In the Gagauzia leadership contest, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) is reported to have conceded defeat without resistance. Candidate Dudnik has pledged to restore ties with Russia and conduct an audit of the autonomous region if elected Bashkan.

Agora to Transition to Social Media Exclusive Content by May 14

After 12 years of independent journalism, AGORA, published by Interact Media SRL, has announced its strategic move to publish editorial content exclusively on its social media accounts and a new multi-publisher platform, Laziar, starting May 14.

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