News about Municipalities

A depressed region has another dangerous characteristic. Over time, it ceases to be merely an economic problem and becomes a model of governance.

Starting June 25, residents of the capital will be able to use the swimming pool at the State University of Moldova, which has reopened after two years of extensive renovations. The sports complex at the Institute of Physical Education and Sports, located in the very center of Chisinau, behind the government building, will be open not only to students and professional athletes but also to the general public.

The Chisinau City Hall announces that the 2026 Graduation Ball will take place in the capital on Friday. The event is dedicated to young people who are completing an important milestone in their lives: the completion of their secondary education.

The Chisinau City Hall reports that 8,490 children have already been enrolled in first grade at the capital’s public schools for the 2026–2027 school year.

UPDATED. The ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has set itself the goal of winning all elections over the next four years “to ensure political stability and accelerate Moldova’s accession to the European Union.” The party’s commitments for the 2026–2030 electoral cycle were announced by party chairman Igor Grosu during the party’s fourth congress, held on Sunday, June 14.

“China Days” were held in Chisinau. The cultural event was organized by the Chisinau City Hall in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. The event brought together officials, diplomats, and city residents, serving as a vibrant celebration of traditions, cuisine, technology, and the friendly ties between Moldova and China.

This year is shaping up to be a challenging one for the construction and real estate markets. Data for the first quarter of 2026 confirms this negative trend: investment in residential real estate is declining, despite continued high demand for housing.

The government has launched a campaign to promote local public administration reform. Its goal is to inform citizens about the need for the process of transforming the structure of local government that the authorities have initiated.

On Friday, the 2026 edition of the “Jobs for Everyone” program was launched in the capital. This was announced by the Chisinau Department of Education, Youth, and Sports.

The Chisinau City Hall has launched a new project: repair work on Măsturul Manole Street in the upper part of the Ciochana district.

Cities and towns in Moldova must take nature conservation into account when planning their development, as green spaces, forests, water bodies, and other natural features serve as tools for adapting to climate change.

Liliana Iaconi, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Administration and Regional Development, proposes abolishing the mandatory minimum property tax rate for individuals, so that local public authorities can adjust tax rates based on the economic realities of their communities.

The government has approved the feasibility study for a public-private partnership (PPP) project to build housing for National Army personnel in the Bălți garrison. The project was developed by the company “LARA,” with a total investment estimated at 16.07 million euros.

According to government data, 790 municipalities have already announced their participation in the voluntary consolidation process.

The government will allocate 10 million lei to implement local development projects under the “Diaspora Acasă Reușește (DAR 1+3)” program in 2026. Funding from the state budget will be provided to 33 initiatives aimed at modernizing infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the quality of life in the country’s communities.

Three centralized irrigation systems in northern Moldova will be rehabilitated and integrated to provide access to water for farmers in Teccan, Corjeuți, and Beliavintsi. A construction contract with a budget of approximately $11.8 million was signed today in Chisinau as part of the Agricultural Governance, Growth, and Resilience Investments (AGGRI) project, funded by the World Bank.

Renato Usatîi, the leader of the Our Party faction in the Moldovan Parliament, criticized a bill in Parliament to amend the Railway Transport Code, which provides for the separation of a number of activities currently carried out by the state-owned enterprise “Moldovan Railways.”

One and a half thousand employees of the state-owned enterprise “Calea Ferată a Moldovei” (CFM) were laid off last year. Nicolae Mîndra, State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, explained that this decision was necessary to optimize the company’s operations in line with current freight and passenger traffic volumes, as well as to reduce inefficient assets.

Parliament today passed, on its second reading, a bill designating the consolidation of the General Prosecutor’s Office building, located at 73 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Boulevard, as a public utility of national importance.

Local and central public authorities in the Republic of Moldova will be able to participate in European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs)—legal entities designed to facilitate the implementation of cross-border projects and the attraction of external funding.