EUROPA PENTRU TINE!Află despre beneficiile și oportunitățile oferite Republicii Moldova de Uniunea Europeană Chișinău - Government's priorities on development of localities the projects implemented for the modernization of villages and cities as well as the goals due to be achieved to improve the living conditions of citizens were discussed on Thursday at a meeting between Prime Minister Dorin Recean and representatives of local public authorities and deconcentrated services of Drochia district He spoke about the regional development opportunities made available by the Government to transform the country and the authorities will make an effort to supplement the program's budget "I urge you to continue to change the lives of the people of Drochia but also to prepare for future projects from the European pre-accession funds Our task is to urbanize the localities of the Republic of Moldova and mobilize to build Europe at home" Discussions focused on the importance of prioritizing water and sanitation projects training specialists in the design of aqueducts and constructions as well as the rehabilitation of roads in the region the mayors referred to the inventory of water basins the problem of the liquidation of unauthorized landfills as well as the lack of pharmacies in the localities All materials featured on this site are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) Technical-technological administration: Information Technology and Cyber Security Service. President Maia Sandu visited one of the biggest modernization projects in the city of Drochia and met with mayors and representatives of local authorities from the district The head of state appreciated that the city will have a landscaped park is financed by the National Fund for Regional and Local Development and co-financed by the municipality.  During the meeting with mayors and representatives of local authorities the President emphasized the objective of modernization of each locality and underlined the results of the “European Village” program which has already reached 18 localities in the district 60 million lei have been invested in 24 projects - water and sewage networks renovation and equipping of schools and kindergartens street lighting and other infrastructure projects “With the involvement of the local administration and the financial support of European partners Moldova is modernizing and improving living conditions," said the head of state.  President Maia Sandu had discussions with the residents of Chetrosu village “I had a very nice meeting with people from the locality and neighboring villages a 14 km street lighting network was recently built in Chetrosu and the concert hall of the House of Culture was renovated renovation works have been carried out at the two kindergartens in the village with people who believe that European integration means more security and more opportunities for development Republic of Moldova – “Many survivors are financially dependent on their aggressors and they want to break the vicious cycle to separate from [them],” explained Mariana Zaporojan a case manager at a safe space in Drochia run by UNFPA’s partner Artemida For survivors of abuse and those at risk in the Republic of Moldova helping them break free from cycles of violence and build a new life for themselves shelter and medical care for themselves and their families “Financial assistance is often critical for survivors who are facing multiple challenges and protects them from further risk,” explained Ms “They often don’t have the courage to leave their abusers for fear that they will not be able to financially support themselves and their children and start an independent way of life [They are afraid they] risk losing their children.” Survivors include women and girls fleeing the conflict in Ukraine including sexual and physical violence and trafficking Elena is one of those women. She fled her hometown in Ukraine at the beginning of the war with her three children. The emergency situation and subsequent breakdown of support systems has had a devastating effect on her and close to 6 million fellow Ukrainian refugees “The scariest was when the children asked for food and I had nothing to offer them,” she recalled “The only person I considered close to me in Moldova was my neighbour I went to him with a request to lend me some money or food so I could feed my children Then I got the biggest shock I’d had since the war when he proposed to have sex – that's the only way he would give me money." Thankfully, Elena was able to find help through a UNFPA mobile safe space, one of eight that have been launched across the country to support women fleeing violence and conflict following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 The spaces provide sexual and reproductive health information support and psychosocial counselling for survivors provided with support from the European Commission is another part of the strategy to help survivors and those at risk of gender-based violence to get back on their feet hygiene products and medicine for her family and to move to a new home where she and her children could feel safe and secure Cash assistance is also offered to local women in need of support who lost her home in a fire due to a tragic incident caused by her late financial assistance was a crucial step towards rebuilding her life “This help was life-saving for me – I bought clothes for myself and my child food and building materials to repair an outdoor kitchen so that we can live there in the winter.” the support gave her the strength to keep moving forward “We are going to rent another house so that we no longer have to depend on my landlord we feel very safe with the children… I hope I can provide my child with a better life.” We use cookies and other identifiers to help improve your online experience. By using our website you agree to this, see our cookie policy Chișinău - Prime Minister Dorin Recean today paid a visit to the bridge at the entrance into the  Pelinia village The bridge ensures access to the settlements Pelinia had an overall value of over 23 million lei The works started in March 2024 and lasted 6 months and were finished three months before the term established This is the first capital repair of the bridge since 1970s The PM stressed the importance of the project noting that such investments contributed to the sustainable development of the road infrastructure from Moldova „Besides the fact that this project facilitates the access to the settlements from the region the region’s economic development is also ensured We want such projects to be something normal enjoy other achievements as well,’’ the prime minister also said Works worth about 24 million lei were carried out in the Drochia district for the repair and maintenance of national public roads from means of the Road Fund in 2023 Chișinău  - Prime Minister Dorin Recean today had a meeting with business people from the northern districts of Soroca The discussions with the entrepreneurs took place at the Soroca-based Business Incubator and regarded subjects on the measures undertaken by the authorities to help the entrepreneurs access to financing and the main obstacles faced in their work The prime minister stressed that the European integration process would come up with concrete benefits for the business environment and it is necessary to enhance the products’ competitiveness in order to turn to account the European market the PM suggested that the entrepreneurs benefit from the 373 governmental programme on investments’ stimulation Start for Youth: a sustainable business at home the Instrument of Digitalization of the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises as well as the programme on the promotion of economic agents at fairs and exhibitions A special place on the economic map of the Soroca district is occupied by rural businesses from the tourism industry The prime minister noted that the development of this type of business was favoured by the multitude of tourist objects from the region as well as the inclusion of the Soroca district in cross-border tourist routes the director of the NGO Vialex located in Transdniestria fellow practitioners all dedicated to combating violence against women are seated not in a meeting room before her but in offices and living rooms all across Moldova In the times of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing measures have not only changed the manner in which these activists meet, they have also complicated their task of assisting women who are victims of violent behaviour. A recent OSCE-led survey confirmed that domestic violence is an acute problem in many OSCE participating States the confinement of families to close quarters at home has caused the incidence of violence to rise The crisis has made it difficult to counsel women in person so we decided to produce online broadcasts with information about what to do if assistance is needed Olga PurakhinaDirector of the NGO Vialex located in Transdniestria “They turned out to be surprisingly successful: over 400 views in a single day as opposed to webinars we organized in the past which sometimes attracted only ten participants,” says Olga The OSCE Mission to Moldova has organized this online forum for four NGOs two from Transdniestria on the left bank of the Dniester/Nistru River and two from the right bank to allow professionals to exchange their best practices in coping and adjusting to the new conditions “These info broadcasts are short and can be watched anytime during 24 hours,” says Olga “They don’t require registration or a specific time commitment We gave them titles such as ‘Improving family relations’ that appeal to a broad audience important information about whom to contact if violence strikes can be spread as widely as possible Potential victims need not fear the reprisals they may experience if caught viewing a post specifically about countering violent behaviour.” who directs the NGO Artemida in Drochia on the right bank of the river takes the floor: “When women requiring protection do contact us we need to accommodate them safely without increasing the risk of infection for themselves or those who are helping them We have set up special quarantine accommodations where they spend the first 14 days Once it is sure that they are free of the virus we find appropriate placement for them and continue our assistance.” The OSCE Mission to Moldova has been co-operating with civil society partners for over a decade to improve the lives of survivors of gender-based violence The Mission works to facilitate the achievement of a lasting comprehensive political settlement of the conflict over Transdniestria and combating domestic violence on both banks of the river is one of the confidence-building measures under the settlement process “It is part of our core mandate to bring people together to build bridges between the two banks,” says Otilia Bologan-Vieru the Mission has trained hundreds of judges prosecutors and law enforcement officers on combating domestic violence including on how to refer the victims and aggressors to social service providers Since 2008 the country has a well-established national referral mechanism: each district has a multidisciplinary team consisting of social workers a law enforcement officer and a public prosecutor We have also assisted with the development of new legislation that forces aggressors to go through rehabilitation courses as part of their protection order,” Otilia explains One of the Mission’s key partners is the NGO Artemida which has pioneered the simultaneous counselling of victims and perpetrators of domestic violence The success rate has been remarkable – no recurrence in 95 per cent of the cases “This is the most efficient approach: you cannot work just with one side of the problem and not with the other,” says Ina Gradinaru The Drochia Centre works according to the so-called Duluth Model an innovative approach that takes the blame off victims places accountability on the offender and involves the community in ending domestic violence the Mission arranged a visit for NGOs from Transdniestria and other parts of the country including the autonomous region of Gagauzia to the Drochia Centre to witness its methods first-hand In addition to bringing practitioners from the different regions of Moldova together the Mission has created opportunities for them to acquaint themselves with innovations from farther afield It organized a study trip to Sweden last year which is at the forefront of innovations in empowering survivors of domestic violence Municipalities allocate funds to each individual case allowing survivors to access and manage their own resources This is very different from the top-down approach seen elsewhere which encourages dependency on the part of the victim the situation in Sweden cannot be compared one-to-one with that in the Republic of Moldova But the visit sparked lively and constructive discussions not only among the practitioners but also with the Moldovan authorities who also took part in the visit Ala VechiuSenior Programme Assistant at the OSCE Mission Visits abroad like this one have several benefits all rolled into one The very fact that practitioners from the left and right banks were there together forged new ties between them which have become important during the COVID-19 pandemic the NGOs from the left and the right banks are contacting each other providing and receiving advice on specific cases,” says Ruslan Abdyldaev The OSCE Mission to Moldova’s work to combat gender-based violence was nominated for the OSCE Gender Champion award this year It was cited as an example of political confidence-building at its best You don't have permissions to access this page The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Republic of Moldova in collaboration with the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation the Government of Japan and the Government of Switzerland has initiated a new phase of emergency agricultural assistance for vulnerable smallholder farmers and households struggling with the effects of the 2022 drought and the ongoing regional crisis 622 rural communities will receive essential agricultural resources such as vegetable seed kits are financed by two projects implemented by FAO: The joint initiative by FAO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) “Emergency support for agri-producers in the context of socio-economic and energy crisis” funded by ADA and the Swiss Government through the Republic of Moldova 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Partnerships Trust Fund.  The FAO project “Emergency support to sustain agricultural production and safeguard the food and nutrition security of highly vulnerable farming households impacted by the conflict in Ukraine and drought” Highlighting the dire need for cattle feed FAO Assistant Representative in the Republic of Moldova “this assistance is crucial for the vulnerable families that rely on their livestock for their basic food needs.” To this end nearly 2 500 individual beneficiaries owning from one to five cows will receive 400 kg of compound animal feed providing a lifeline until the new pasturing season begins The initiative will reach 12 000 pre-selected vulnerable beneficiaries in critical need of support Eight rayons will receive vegetable seed kits distribution: Soroca Five rayons will receive potato seeds: Orhei and Riscani; and four rayons will receive animal feed: Cimislia The vegetable seed kits will be distributed in February each kit supports vegetable production under plastic tunnels ranging from 50 to 1 000 m² and includes a selection of tomato and cucumber seeds nearly 8 000 households will receive each 50 kg of seed potato tubers “Austrian Development Cooperation is deeply committed to alleviating the difficulties faced by Moldovan farmers and rural households Our collaboration with the Republic of Moldova and international bodies like FAO and UNDP showcases our dedication to promote sustainable development and food security in our partner country," affirmed Gunther Zimmer Head of the Austrian Development Agency’s office in Chișinău The Swiss Cooperation Office in Republic of Moldova also expressed its commitment Head of Office, Guido Beltrani stated that "this project is fully in line with our long-standing commitment to support Republic of Moldova's development and resilience the Swiss Government contributes to food security in the region and helps mitigate the negative impacts of the current military conflict in Ukraine by supporting the most vulnerable farmers in rural areas Showing strong support for Republic of Moldova during tough times Japan’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Yoichiro Yamada highlighted that "this assistance embodies Japan's solidarity with Republic of Moldova during these difficult times and we are committed to supporting Republic of Moldova's journey towards recovery and sustainable development We are confident that through collaboration with FAO and other stakeholders we can achieve impactful outcomes for the Moldovan people."  Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry in Republic of Moldova “We are grateful for the support of our international partners in addressing the urgent needs of vulnerable families This program is a testament to our continued commitment to mitigating the effects of current challenges facing the agriculture sector In addition to agricultural inputs distribution FAO will train farmers in climate-smart agriculture technologies and practical income-generating activities with a target of inclusion of nearly 200 women agricultural producers This comprehensive approach not only addresses immediate agricultural needs but also fosters long-term sustainability and market access ------------------------------------------------------------ Since the start of the FAO’s Rapid Response Plan in 2023 substantial assistance has been provided to the agricultural community in the Republic of Moldova targeting families and farmers facing economic hardships and the adverse effects of climate change cattle fodder was distributed to 2 830 families from 120 localities across the districts of Căușeni Each family received between 350 and 375 kg of fodder which was vital in addressing existing feed shortages the program facilitated the distribution of 30 tonnes of maize seeds and 60 tonnes of fertilizers to more than 1 200 small farmers in the three districts of Călărași According to the estimates of the Government of the Republic of Moldova Russia’s war in Ukraine could cost the economy of the Republic of Moldova two to ten percent of the country's total GDP 70 percent of the Republic of Moldova’s small farms already suffer from a lack of resources organizations are trying new ways to eliminate domestic violence in Moldova where 63 per cent of women have been subjected to at least one form of sexual psychological or economic domestic violence To trial innovative approaches to eliminating violence against women UN Women has provided small grants to six Moldovan non-governmental organizations (NGOs) based in Chişinău Hânceşti and Căuşeni that have been actively piloting new approaches northern Moldova uses “positive champions” – women who escaped the vicious circle of domestic violence – to encourage survivors of violence to speak up and share their stories with other women who suffer violence in their home is convinced of the power of speaking up: “Our society still does not recognize domestic violence as a real problem “When I tell other women what I went through and how I finally stopped the violence They overcome their fear to talk to professionals,” says Ms found a job and helps others start a new life Ariadna was also involved in developing a new way to make it speed up justice for child survivors of violence in Drochia young people who’d suffered from violence were interrogated in Soroca in a process that took eight to nine months or more “We set up two rooms right here in our town one for the children to meet with a child psychologist and the other so lawyers and judges could follow what is happening The meeting is recorded on video and can be used as proof in court,” says Simion Sârbu new psychological counselling offices specializing in domestic violence will soon open in four villages around Drochia with priority given to locales where police have registered a high number of domestic violence cases Drochia is also engaging their local priest New couples now meet in the local church to discuss non-violent communication and learn from the priest that men and women should enjoy equal rights in the family an ancient town of 20,000 people in southeast Moldova the Psychologists Association Tighina works with young volunteers to break the cycle of domestic violence among young men and prevent damaging behaviours “Our volunteers work with boys who’ve been subjected to violence or have witnessed it in their family,” says Ms “They discuss the effects of domestic violence and how it has no place in the home they commit to becoming good fathers and husbands.” an association working to promote democracy and human rights in Moldova works closely with police in 40 different towns to heighten their attention to domestic violence Through in-depth interviews with police officers the association has identified role models – police officers who have gone the extra mile to solve domestic violence cases Their efforts to get aggressors to refrain from further violence include identifying potentially violent families before charges are brought and creating conditions so survivors feel free to speak up Promo-Lex’s unusual methods have been used in Hâncești “In our district we identified 191 domestic aggressors,” explained Ms head of the Community Interaction Section of the local Police Inspectorate: “The first thing we did was to remove the survivor from the domestic environment or isolate the aggressor from the family We also held a number of information and experience-sharing sessions with police colleagues to ensure all police shared the same understanding of domestic violence.” Working together with their peers from Ariadna three other front-line Moldova NGOs are learning from their experiences and trying new methods to eliminate violence against women with the support of UN Women: Initiativa Pozitiva a Chisinau-based organization that works on HIV/Aids; Casa Marioarei a shelter for survivors of domestic violence; and the National Anti-violence Centre Helmut Wolf in Ciuciuleni village Copyright © UN Women Prime Minister Dorin Recean's visit to Drochia began in the village of Pelinia where the Țurcanu family is developing a cheese production business Spouses Aliona and Alexandru opened the farm in 2014 based on the income accumulated during 17 years of working abroad The cheeses from Pelinia reach the shelves of stores in the northern part of the country and in Chisinau diversify production and provide new jobs for the local people the entrepreneurs want to turn their farm into a tourist attraction and the quality of the cheeses to serve as a business card to attract buyers and tourists to the area We will have to find solutions to provide predictability to business financing so that you can access resources and grow your business," said Recean The "Vismalv" family farm was included in the tourist route developed within the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) project on supporting the capacities to promote agri-food products Joining the efforts of central and local public authorities to speed up regional development the population's access to quality public services the modernization of infrastructure and the economic transformation of localities were the main issues discussed by Prime Minister Dorin Recean with local public authorities in Drochia The official said that the Government will gradually remove the existing blockages in the activity of local authorities so that the mayors have the necessary tools to solve the problems in the localities "Regardless of where we are and in what position we are it is important to do so as to bring quality public services closer to the citizen The government relies on local public authorities to be able to build a prosperous society" The meeting focused on the implementation of the public administration reform solutions on attracting investors to localities and active involvement in accessing funds for regional development the opportunities of the government program European Village were approached which comes with financing solutions for a wider range of local projects at the meeting with the representatives of the local public administration the problems faced by the residents of the district were examined including the need to reconstruct R7 route the lack of labor and the identification of solutions to stop the phenomenon of migration in urban areas of the country Recean discussed with the representatives of the decentralized services in Drochia about facilitating citizens' access to public services and creating favorable conditions for the employment of young specialists in local public institutions He urged the representatives of the central authorities in the territory to jointly identify the necessary solutions to solve the problems for the benefit of the people Recean paid an unexpected visit to the Drochia Police Inspectorate "I discussed with the head of the Police Inspectorate about the necessary measures for things to evolve There are several problems that need to be solved" May 30 - Council for promoting investment projects of national importance has ruled to refuse to grant prior approval for investments of importance for state security and to withdraw licences for television broadcasts and audiovisual services for three companies It is about Telesistem TV company (Primul in Moldova Archidoc Group Ltd (Orizont TV) and Telestar Media Ltd (Canal 2 They violated the Board's request to provide the full information file by submitting information and data of only one bank account while they hold 5 and 8 other accounts in different banks respectively Transactions confirming their affiliation with Plahotniuc-Shor group were identified The council approved the investments of Satelrom-TV company (TV Drochia and Drochia FM) while additional information was requested for Statis TV (Zona M) and Real Exim (Radio.md) The council also decided to send a final notification to 36 companies out of the 88 concerned that had not previously responded to the request to submit the information organized by the National Investment Agency after the secretariat of the commission was taken over by the Public Services Agency Chișinău - Prime Minister Dorin Recean today visited the Russo mansion from the Cotova commune The house was restored through the European Village programme The project emphasizes the cabinet’s commitment to revitalize the cultural heritage and to support the rural tourism in the region the leisure area adjacent to the mansion was arranged a workshop of craftsmanship and a centre for development and promotion of rural tourism were created „The restoration of this object not only preserves an important element of heritage but also contributes to the reconstruction of the local economy through the attraction of tourists providing opportunities for the local community,’’ the PM said The Russo mansion from Cotova is the first restored object out of the four ones from the Drochia district The overall investment was of 4.8 million lei Twenty three projects worth over 60 million lei have been earlier financed in the Drochia district through the European Village and Express European Village programmes Another 17 projects are to be implemented on the next period