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Public services director resigns after data of 750,000 citizens accessed

A major cyberattack on state services has compromised the personal data of 750,000 people, prompting the resignation of the director of the e-Governance Agency. President Maia Sandu has convened the National Security Council to address the breach, while parliamentary speaker Igor Grosu admitted that the technical challenges currently exceed the state's capacity to respond.

The breach is an awkward development for a country that recently ranked in the global top ten for cybersecurity. Early reports suggest the intrusion was not the result of a sophisticated foreign operation, but a "banal error" that left the door open to hackers. Separately, the anti-corruption prosecutor’s office is looking inward as official Ala Căuș faces an audit into her private wealth.

The government is attempting to keep the focus on long-term development, unveiling 19 investment projects ranging from road building to school modernization. These form the backbone of a growth plan tied to future EU accession—a prospect ministers describe as transformative for the economy and the generation of new opportunities for citizens.

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President Convenes Security Council Amid Cyberattack Fallout

President Maia Sandu convened a Security Council meeting to address the extensive cyberattack on state services, which saw the data of approximately 750,000 individuals accessed. Parliament also held hearings on the incident, with Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament, acknowledging that the challenges are "somewhat beyond their current capacity." Despite Moldova ranking in the global top 10 for cybersecurity, a "banal error" reportedly facilitated the breach. Nicoleta Colomeț, former…

Prosecutor Audited, Party Newspaper Under Scrutiny

Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Ala Căuș underwent an audit by the Prosecutors' Evaluation Commission due to suspected unjustified wealth. Separately, an investigation revealed that a company, previously known for printing falsified materials and contracted for millions by the Chisinau City Hall, is now printing the newspaper for the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS).

Moldova Advances European Economic Integration

Moldova is actively pursuing European integration, with discussions highlighting how EU accession can transform the national economy and create new opportunities. The government, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, presented 19 investment projects under the EU Growth Plan, focusing on areas like road and school modernization to drive development.

Agora Transitions to Social Media Only

After 12 years of independent journalism, Agora announced a strategic decision to publish content exclusively on its social media accounts and the new multi-publisher platform Laziar.

Chisinau and Kyiv Accelerate Energy Memorandum

Moldova and Ukraine are working to expedite the signing of a memorandum between their respective energy companies, Moldelectrica and Ukrenergo, to enhance electrical interconnections and bolster energy security.

Local Infrastructure and Property Issues

Urgent measures are being implemented in Durlești to address a hazardous pit near an apartment building, following a TV8 report. Separately, cadastral property values across Moldova have been found to be up to three times higher than expected, with a deadline approaching for owners to report discrepancies.

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