News about Infrastructure
On Ion Pelivan Street in the Buiucani sector of the capital, between Alba Iulia Street and Tudor Vladimirescu Street, approximately 80 parking spaces and a new sidewalk will be constructed. This was announced by the Chisinau City Hall.
Parts of Odessa and the Odessa region were left without power following today’s attack. DTEK, the power grid operator for the Odessa region, reported damage to power facilities and warned that restoring power would take time.
It is now only possible to travel by bus from Chisinau to Odessa via northern Moldova—more specifically, via the Otach-Mogilev-Podolsky border crossing. The reason for the route change is today’s shelling of the Odessa region and damage to the road bridge in the village of Mayaki-Udobnoye.
Moldova and Ukraine intend to increase the throughput capacity of border crossings and reduce wait times for freight vehicles. This was announced by Moldova’s Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Vladimir Bolya, following a visit to Ukraine.
Work is in full swing on the construction of new park-and-ride facilities at the entrances to the capital. Such facilities will also be built in other parts of the city, promises Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban.
On Saturday, an unidentified drone exploded over Bulgarian territory near the border with Romania.
A U.S. federal appeals court has ordered the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House.
The transfer of Mărculești Airport’s assets to the E. Doga Chisinau International Airport will be completed next week. Mărculești Airport plans to focus primarily on cargo transportation and charter flights during the summer.
In Moldova, there remains a significant disparity between urban and rural areas in terms of access to early childhood education. In urban kindergartens, there are an average of 89 children for every 100 available spots, whereas in rural areas, this figure is only 57 children.
On Thursday, August 6, in the afternoon, heavy rain and strong winds caused significant damage to the 330-kilovolt Bălți–Dniester high-voltage power line in Moldova. According to preliminary estimates, about 10 high-voltage towers were damaged or knocked down along a section approximately 15 kilometers from Moldova’s northern capital. Authorities estimate that it may take more than seven days to restore the power line.
The pedestrian zones in the historic center of Chisinau are taking on an increasingly distinct shape.
The city government has provided clarification regarding the government’s decisions on conserving electricity and water.
A prolonged heat wave and falling water levels in the Danube have once again exposed sunken German military vessels near the Serbian town of Prahovo. The wreckage, left over from World War II, continues to hinder navigation on one of Europe’s key inland waterways, creating problems for freight transport.
Five more artesian wells have been restored and put into operation by the capital’s municipal services. As a result, the network of alternative water sources in the capital has been expanded. Their number has now reached 31.
The government has approved an increase in the authorized capital of the state-owned enterprise “Calea Ferată din Moldova.” According to reports, “up to 421.115 million lei, equivalent to approximately 21.279 million euros, will be allocated for financial support,” which means that the exact amount of the railway’s capitalization has not yet been fully determined.
Former prisons in various countries are being converted into hotels, museums, and cultural centers. Instead of being demolished, these historic buildings are preserved and repurposed for new functions, allowing these former places of confinement to become part of the tourism and cultural infrastructure.
The Triumphal Arch is being prepared for restoration. To this end, the authorities intend to officially designate the monument as state property. The Ministry of Culture has drafted a corresponding resolution.
The City Hall of Cădîr-Lunga has launched its third municipal bond issue, totaling 8 million lei. This is a record of sorts for Moldova. Local authorities in other municipalities are not quite as decisive, although they are also closely studying this example.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NARE) has approved new rates for water supply and sewerage services provided by four companies, including Apă-Canal Chișinău.
The “Vacation Vouchers” program has officially launched in Moldova, allowing employers to provide their employees with discounted vouchers for vacations at tourist destinations throughout the country. The maximum value of a voucher in 2026 is 8,700 lei—up to 50% of the national average monthly wage.
