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Parliament extends grain import licensing to year-end

Farmers have initiated protests as the Parliament moved to extend the licensing of grain and oilseed imports until the end of the year. This decision, confirmed by Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea, aims to regulate the agricultural market.

In other news, Moldova is preparing to sign a military agreement with neighboring Romania, following a similar defense pact established with Ukraine. This move is seen by officials as being in the country's national interest. Meanwhile, the ongoing investigation into a recent cyberattack that accessed data of 750,000 citizens has seen Prime Minister Vasile Tofan state there are indications of a broader campaign involving foreign state actors. Additionally, authorities have made arrests in a major real estate fraud case and a 19-year-old was sentenced for large-scale fraud.

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Parliament Extends Grain Import Licensing Amid Farmer Protests

Farmers in Moldova are protesting the extension of import licensing for grains and oilseeds, a measure that Parliament has now approved to remain in effect until the end of the year. Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea confirmed the extension.

Fraud Investigations Lead to Arrests and Conviction

Authorities have detained six individuals in an ongoing investigation into real estate fraud, with damages exceeding 25 million Moldovan lei. Separately, a 19-year-old woman has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for her involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme that caused over one million lei in damages.

Agora Transitions to Social Media-Only Model

After 12 years, Moldovan independent journalism outlet Agora announced on May 14, 2026, its transition to an exclusive presence on social media platforms and the new multi-publisher platform, Laziar.

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