Chisinau condemns Russian passport handouts in separatist region

Moldovan authorities condemned Moscow's expedited passport distribution in the breakaway eastern districts as an irresponsible provocation that further undermines Russia’s credibility as a mediator in the settlement process, officials said Wednesday.

New road improves safety for three villages in Hâncești

A long-awaited road improvement has finally been completed for the residents of three villages in the Hâncești district. The road connecting Cioara, Pogănești, and Marchet was fully rehabilitated, benefiting nearly 3,500 people with improved traffic conditions. Additionally, a new sidewalk was constructed in Cioara, allowing locals, including children, to reach the school and other community institutions more safely.

Ialoveni is developing eight government-funded projects in roads, sewage, nurseries, and sports infrastructure

The town of Ialoveni benefits from eight development projects funded by national programs, including "European Village," "European Village Express," "Europe is Close," and "Public Nursery Services". These projects involve investments in road infrastructure, sewage systems, early childhood education, sports facilities, and urban planning. According to the National Office for Regional and Local Development (ONDRL), the goal of these initiatives is to modernize infrastructure and enhance living conditions for the town's residents.

Gagauzia rejects Moldova election reform as political crisis deepens

The leadership presidium of Gagauzia's People's Assembly unanimously adopted a declaration on August 26 contesting newly passed national electoral amendments, calling on Moldovan President Maia Sandu to veto the legislation.

Moldova sets Gagauzia regional vote for Nov. 15 under revised code

Moldova will hold elections for the People's Assembly of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia on November 15, 2026, exactly one year after the regional legislature's mandate expired. President Maia Sandu enacted sweeping amendments to the national Electoral Code on Wednesday, shortly after parliament passed the bill and the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved the official electoral calendar.

Gagauzia administrative reform stalls amid legal and budget risks

Moldova's local government reform requires tailored legal mechanisms for the Gagauz Autonomous Region to respect its special constitutional status, according to legal expert Igor Ianac during an IPN press agency debate.

Road repairs in Hâncești district improve travel for residents of three villages

The repair work on a 2.39-kilometer section of the regional road G99 has been completed. This improvement enhances travel conditions and road safety for residents of the villages of Cioara, Marchet, and Pogănești in the Hâncești district. The project also included the construction of a 400-meter sidewalk in Cioara, as well as additional measures to enhance road safety.

Moldovan village opposes mandatory merger after census population drop

Residents of Grimăncăuți, a village in northern Moldova's Briceni district, have voted in a local assembly to reject inclusion in the government’s administrative consolidation plan. Local leaders insist on keeping their independent municipal council, disputing recent official census figures that trigger a mandatory merger.

Romania supplies quality drinking water to thousands of Moldovan households

Residents of the Republic of Moldova will benefit from drinking water supplied by Iași. The city of Fălești, along with several villages in the Fălești and Ungheni districts, will be connected to the Iași water network through a new pipeline that will cross beneath the Prut River at Sculeni. This project, initiated by the operator ApaVital, offers a solution for regions in the Republic of Moldova that are struggling with chronic drought and significant drinking water quality issues.

Residents of Delacău will decide by referendum on a sand quarry near their homes

On November 1, the residents of Delacău village in the Anenii Noi district will go to the polls for a local referendum. They will decide whether or not to support the exploitation of mineral resources located less than a kilometer from the village. This issue has been a topic of debate for several years, following a company's request for approval to open a new sand quarry. Local residents and authorities have contested the initiative, citing potential risks to the ecosystem, groundwater, and the village's overall safety.

Moldova proposes non-partisan rules for Gagauz public broadcaster

Candidates applying for the directorship of Gagauzia’s public broadcaster, GRT, must have no recent political affiliation under proposed amendments to Moldova's Media Audiovisual Services Code.

Moldova media reform sparks central control clash with Gagauzia

The Moldovan Parliament has introduced a bill to change how the supervisory board of Gagauzia’s regional public broadcaster, GRT, is selected. Under the proposal, the national Audiovisual Council would organize the selection contest instead of the regional assembly.