IFAD backs €260,000 reservoir revamp in southern Moldova

Farmers in southern Moldova will soon secure expanded irrigation for greenhouses and open crops as rehabilitation of a long-abandoned reservoir nears completion in Cahul district, local authorities reported.

Disused rooms become modern chess hub in Rezina with EU aid

A high school in northeastern Moldova transformed two disused classrooms into a modern chess training hub backed by European Union financing, expanding extracurricular learning opportunities for approximately 100 students in Rezina.

In Căprești, 50 residents enjoy a renovated care center

Public solidarity made it possible to renovate the activity center for residents of the care home in Căprești village, Florești district. After a fire destroyed one of the center's buildings, the community rallied; following a public appeal and a report by Moldova 1, over 600,000 lei was raised. Fifty residents—elderly individuals with serious health issues—can once again enjoy a renovated space adapted to their needs.

Over 200 digitized photographs from Cosăuți are on display in the village center

Over 200 old photographs from the village of Cosăuți, Soroca District, were scanned and digitized as part of the "Blue Frame – Photographic Heritage and Community Memory" project. An exhibition featuring the collected images was unveiled in the village center.

Stagnant Gagauzia fund leaves rural grants stalled

Gagauzia’s grant co-financing fund remains stagnant despite rising funding requests from local town halls, threatening to block development projects across the southern autonomous region, warned local deputy Alexandr Tarnavschi.

Gagauzia People's Assembly session postponed due to lack of quorum

Deputies of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia (PAG) failed to secure the necessary quorum for the September 23 session, despite several attempts to convene throughout the day. The session, originally scheduled for 11:00 AM, was postponed to 3:00 PM, but the required number of deputies was still not met even after it resumed. Ultimately, Chairman Valentin Gaidarji proposed rescheduling the session for Friday, September 25.

Cimișlia will get a bypass road in about two and a half years

The town of Cimișlia will be relieved of heavy and transit traffic from the M3 route. A contract was signed for the construction of a new road section spanning over 7 kilometers on the outskirts of the town; the new road is set to divert some of the heavy traffic that currently passes through the locality.

New €45M water network to link Chisinau, Straseni and Calarasi

Moldova’s infrastructure ministry launched a strategic €45 million (approx. 900 million MDL) regional water project on Tuesday to connect the capital, Chisinau, with the central districts of Straseni and Calarasi.

Millions invested in Selemet village with Government-backed projects

Four local development projects were carried out in the village of Selemet, located in the Cimișlia District. These projects were part of the national programs "European Village," "European Village Express," and "Europe is Close". The state budget funded them through the National Fund for Regional and Local Development (FNDRL).

Moldova rebukes Moscow envoy over expedited passport distribution

Moldovan authorities condemned Moscow's expedited passport distribution in the breakaway eastern districts as an irresponsible provocation that further undermines Russia’s credibility as a mediator in the settlement process, officials said Wednesday.

Hâncești: Road and traffic safety for three villages

A long-awaited road improvement has finally been completed for the residents of three villages in the Hâncești district. The road connecting Cioara, Pogănești, and Marchet was fully rehabilitated, benefiting nearly 3,500 people with improved traffic conditions. Additionally, a new sidewalk was constructed in Cioara, allowing locals, including children, to reach the school and other community institutions more safely.

Eight development projects are underway in Ialoveni through national government programs

The town of Ialoveni benefits from eight development projects funded by national programs, including "European Village," "European Village Express," "Europe is Close," and "Public Nursery Services". These projects involve investments in road infrastructure, sewage systems, early childhood education, sports facilities, and urban planning. According to the National Office for Regional and Local Development (ONDRL), the goal of these initiatives is to modernize infrastructure and enhance living conditions for the town's residents.