News about Municipalities

Starting January 1, 2027, the minimum rate for property tax and land tax may be 0.1%, and the maximum rate may be 1%. This amendment is included in the draft tax policy for 2027.

As part of the project “Rehabilitation of the Byk River and Flood Protection in the Municipality of Chisinau,” the Chisinau City Hall signed a contract worth approximately 30 million lei to purchase equipment for cleaning and maintaining the storm sewer system.

One million lei was allocated from the state budget to support 11 projects focused on active aging as part of the tenth round of the Small Grants Program.

The 10th “DescOperă” Classical Music Festival opens today at the “Old Orhei” Natural and Cultural Reserve. Audiences can look forward to four evenings of classical music under the open sky.

Poverty is a state of being. Depression is a mechanism—one that operates over a long period of time. It is no longer merely stagnation or a recession. Depression reflects the absence of any possibility for change. Poverty shows how much a region has today. Depression shows whether it is capable of shaping its own future. These are fundamentally different questions that require fundamentally different answers.

The Chisinau City Hall has announced the results of the preparatory work for the development of the Chisinau Master Plan.

The Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) has sent a letter to the government, the presidential administration, and parliament requesting that its proposal for reforming local public administration be considered within the framework of the existing joint commission.

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.