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The model for the valuation of commercial and industrial real estate for tax purposes has been published and is in effect.
The authorities intend to accelerate the development of regional waste management infrastructure by recognizing the relevant works as objects of public necessity of national importance and introducing legislative measures to ensure their prompt implementation.
According to the European Environment Agency, Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the most tree-lined city. There, parks occupy 2021 out of 2637 square kilometers of the city, which is 73%.
The local government reform launched by the authorities is not well thought out and due to haste may become a problem in the process of Moldova’s accession to the EU, said Balti Mayor Alexandru Petcov.
More than 80% of Moldova’s housing stock is located in rural settlements. This is evidenced by the final data of the population and housing census presented by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The town of Cricova, part of the Chisinau municipality, is facing an acute shortage of burial places, forcing the local authorities to look for a solution to expand the existing cemeteries. In this context, a group of deputies proposes to transfer a land plot of 0.8754 hectares from the state property to the Cricova City Hall.
Six out of ten crimes in the Republic of Moldova are committed in urban areas, according to data on crime dynamics for 2025. According to statistics, 64% of all registered offenses occur in urban environments, which confirms the concentration of criminal activity in large population centers.
The sappers of the National Army of Moldova actively carried out demining works in April 2026, destroying a large number of explosive objects. These were mainly artillery shells, mortar shells and grenades from the Great Patriotic War.
General Mayor Ion Ceban said, summarizing the results of the past week, “the city is preparing for the Victory Day on May 9 at the Memorial Complex “Eternity” and for the Day of Europe at the Great National Assembly Square.
The figure of 3,000 inhabitants per administrative center, proposed as a minimum threshold within the framework of the local self-government reform, has no scientific justification. This opinion was expressed by expert Viorel Rusu during the public discussion “Administrative-territorial reform in Moldova. Concept”.
According to the 2024 Census of Population and Housing Stock in Moldova, there are more than 1.12 million residential structures in the country, most of which are concentrated in rural areas. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disseminated final data on the characteristics of the housing stock, including dates of construction, construction materials used and regional differences.
Local self-government reform continues to be the top topic in Moldova. In general, mayors realize its necessity, but point out serious risks and lack of guarantees for communities, believing that it should be carried out gradually and through real consultations.
From May 1, 2026, the next stage of the large-scale national project of real estate valuation and revaluation will start. Within 90 days, until July 31, 2026, all commercial and industrial real estate in Moldova, which also includes land plots with agricultural buildings, will be revalued.
This solution gives property owners in rural areas who have not yet had time to check updated cadastral data the necessary time to access it.
In the first three months of 2026, 586 building permits were issued in Moldova, 3.5% less than in the same period last year, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.
The cities of Gagauzia and Chisinau have the highest level of street lighting. ATU Gagauzia still holds the first place in the Republic with 96.3% illumination of city streets. The municipality of Ceadir-Lunga and the city of Vulcanesti achieved 100% lighting coverage.
Over 30 million euros from non-refundable European funds within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) will be directed to the construction of a new border crossing point Ungheni (Moldova)-Ungheni (Iasi county, Romania).
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development reminded that the deadline for submission of documents under the National Pilot Program for modernization of elevators in residential buildings expires on April 30, 2026.
The process of merging the mayoralties does not affect the status of Chisinau. This clarification was made by Alexei Buzu, Secretary General of the Government. The statement was made in response to the assumptions of the mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban, about possible changes in the boundaries of the municipality, voiced yesterday during a meeting of municipal services.
In summer, cities are much hotter than rural areas. Scientists attribute this to the effect of “heat islands” that appear in areas of dense urban development. Because of them, cities heat up faster and cool down slower. In general, the heat island effect increases global climate change.
