Grimăncăuți residents resist state-enforced administrative merger

Residents of Grimăncăuți, a village in northern Moldova's Briceni district, have voted in a local assembly to reject inclusion in the government’s administrative consolidation plan. Local leaders insist on keeping their independent municipal council, disputing recent official census figures that trigger a mandatory merger.

Drinking water for thousands of households in Moldova, sourced from Romania

Residents of the Republic of Moldova will benefit from drinking water supplied by Iași. The city of Fălești, along with several villages in the Fălești and Ungheni districts, will be connected to the Iași water network through a new pipeline that will cross beneath the Prut River at Sculeni. This project, initiated by the operator ApaVital, offers a solution for regions in the Republic of Moldova that are struggling with chronic drought and significant drinking water quality issues.

Delacău village holds a referendum on a new sand quarry

On November 1, the residents of Delacău village in the Anenii Noi district will go to the polls for a local referendum. They will decide whether or not to support the exploitation of mineral resources located less than a kilometer from the village. This issue has been a topic of debate for several years, following a company's request for approval to open a new sand quarry. Local residents and authorities have contested the initiative, citing potential risks to the ecosystem, groundwater, and the village's overall safety.

Moldova moves to ban politically affiliated heads at Gagauz GRT

Candidates applying for the directorship of Gagauzia’s public broadcaster, GRT, must have no recent political affiliation under proposed amendments to Moldova's Media Audiovisual Services Code.

Moldova draft law shifts governance of Gagauzia broadcaster GRT

The Moldovan Parliament has introduced a bill to change how the supervisory board of Gagauzia’s regional public broadcaster, GRT, is selected. Under the proposal, the national Audiovisual Council would organize the selection contest instead of the regional assembly.

Soroca: "Petru Rareș" Lyceum undergoes extensive renovation; investment: 165 million lei

More than 1,000 students at the "Petru Rareș" Theoretical Lyceum in Soroca will enjoy modern study conditions thanks to a capital renovation project valued at approximately 165 million lei, funded by the World Bank. The procurement process for the first two blocks has already begun, and the school's administration anticipates that construction will commence by the end of this year.

Uzun asks APG to postpone the mayoral elections until the Supreme Court rules on Evghenia Guțul's case

Ilia Uzun, the interim Bashkan of Gagauzia, has requested that the deputies of the People's Assembly in Comrat remove the topic of organizing elections for the Bashkan position from the agenda of the upcoming meeting on August 17. Although the legislation states that declaring the position vacant does not require a court decision, Uzun is asking for the elections to be postponed until the Supreme Court of Justice makes a ruling in the Evghenia Guțul case.

Nearly 20 million lei invested to revitalize Central Park in Straseni

Revitalization efforts for the "Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt" central park in the municipality of Strașeni are currently in full progress. The project encompasses the rehabilitation of pedestrian pathways, the modernization and expansion of the playground, the redevelopment of green spaces, and the enhancement of public infrastructure. The total investment for this project amounts to 19.8 million lei.

Negureni village invests in development: Kindergarten, roads and House of Culture renovated

The Negureni locality in the Telenești district is one of the communities that has benefitted from investments in recent years, contributing to the village's development. One of the key priorities has been education, alongside several projects aimed at modernizing local infrastructure. Roads and the Culture House have been renovated, and to enhance resident safety, the video surveillance system is also being expanded.

Ștefan Vodă modernizes: Which projects are completed and which are still underway?

The town of Stefan Vodă is benefiting from three local development projects implemented through the National Programs "European Village" and "Europe is Close." These projects aim to modernize public infrastructure, enhance conditions for children and the community, and revitalize the historic center of Kizil. The investments focus on improving the energy efficiency of Kindergarten No. 3, renovating the House of Culture, and continuing the rehabilitation of the city's historic center.

Over 9 million lei invested in Chioselia through national programs

The commune of Chioselia, located in the Cantemir district, is set to benefit from four local development projects funded by national programs such as "European Village", "European Village Express", and "Europe is Near" between 2022 and 2026. These investments will modernize the water supply infrastructure, rehabilitate roads, create a playground, and develop a recreational area. The total funding from the state budget is over 9.4 million lei.

Cahul now has a modern public lighting system

Cahul municipality has, for the first time, implemented a modern public lighting system that now covers the entire area. This follows the completion and official inauguration of the largest street lighting project, which was financed by the Government of the Republic of Moldova through the National Fund for Regional and Local Development (FNDRL).