Moldova Gas Protest: Corruption Allegations Rock Chisinau

Moldovan citizens staged a protest in Chisinau on June 9, 2025, expressing outrage over rising gas prices and accusing the government of corruption. A speaker at the rally claimed that contract extensions and dealings with European companies are part of a scheme to defraud the population. "They extended the contract, then suddenly remembered to negotiate gas prices," he stated, implying that the timing was suspicious. Protesters held signs with slogans like "Energocom - an instrument for the plundering of the population!" The demonstration highlights public discontent with the government's energy policies and calls for greater transparency and accountability. The government has yet to respond to the allegations.