News about Municipalities
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.
Two new tourist routes were opened in the south of Moldova, in the Cahul district: “Panorama Beleului” and “Dealul Cămilei”. They are located in the area of the Lower Prut Biosphere Reserve (Prutul de Jos) and aim to develop ecotourism in the region.
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.
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.
Moldexpo IEC announced an auction for the lease of several plots of the former “Aventura Park” zone on the territory of the center in order to attract investments in sports and entertainment infrastructure.
In Gagauzia, a scandal has erupted around the awarding of one of the best athletes not only in the autonomy, but also in the whole Moldova – freestyle wrestler Alexandru Gaidarla.
In the academic year 2025-2026, in the Republic of Moldova, about 3,300 students in 45 vocational schools in partnership with about 230 companies are studying in the framework of dual education programs.
UPDATED. On Sunday, April 26, a code orange is in effect throughout Moldova due to the intensification of winds, which has already caused serious consequences in various regions. State-owned Moldelectrica reports numerous failures in transportation power grids, especially in the central and northern regions of the country. Operational teams are working in a reinforced mode to localize the failures and restore the electricity supply.
So far, 376 decisions on the merger of mayoralties have been taken at the local level, said Alexei Buzu, secretary-general of the government, in connection with the parliamentary approval of a law that simplifies the process of voluntary merger.
The capital’s administration is looking for a consulting company to provide support and technical supervision for a project to improve the energy efficiency of preschools. At this stage, the project covers 18 kindergartens, and the program will expand to 52 institutions in the future.
Against the background of the forthcoming reform of local self-government in Moldova, a public discussion on this topic is unfolding. According to some experts, population size is a controversial criterion for the forthcoming local government reform.
Today, the “Open Urban Development Program” was officially launched in the city of Vadul lui Voda. The program includes the construction of a modern water intake station on the Dniester River.
