Privacy Policy / Cookie Policy The escalation of hostilities since February 2022 has engendered mass displacement of people internally and across international borders a total of 7.9 million refugees have fled from Ukraine to neighbouring countries of whom 667,913 arrived in the Republic of Moldova According to the Government of Moldova’s latest figures 102,016 refugees remained in the country as of 12 January 2023 Since the establishment of the refugee response in Moldova assessment efforts primarily focused on multi-sectoral needs and humanitarian situation monitoring While some of these assessments provided a comprehensive overview of refugees’ needs to support immediate response planning there is a significant information gap in understanding the recovery priorities and basic service provision gaps for refugees the needs and protection concerns of particularly vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities and Others (LGBTQ+) refugees remain underexplored findings from the REACH MSNA highlighted the high reliance of refugees on humanitarian assistance and the low level of school enrolment there is a lack of understanding of why these occur and what barriers refugees might face in accessing these services As the escalation of hostilities which started in February 2022 progressively turns into a protracted crisis the aforementioned information is necessary to understand the challenges of integration in Moldova and ensure holistic and durable solutions at the local level humanitarian actors working in Moldova also emphasised the dearth of information about household vulnerabilities and envisaged coping strategies in face of the cold season REACH responded to the identified information needs with two area-based assessments (ABAs) As there are considerable rural-urban disparities in basic service provision in Moldova the assessments focused on two areas with high refugee concentration Stefan Voda.9 Existing research predominantly focused on the refugee population residing in RACs while the knowledge about the general conditions supporting Ukrainian refugees living in host communities their access to basic services and livelihoods as well as the social cohesion between host communities and refugees remains limited the assessment focused on the refugee population living outside of RACs and the host population comprising both Moldovan households who host refugees as well as the wider host population The ABAs intend to provide a situation overview of refugees outside of RACs and host communities in the assessed areas to inform refugee response actors of their priority and unmet needs as well as enable them to tailor their current response to the local context including protection concerns of key refugee and host community at-risk groups; • Assess the impact of refugee arrival on the local economy and access to basic services for the host population as well as social cohesion between the refugee and host communities; • Investigate barriers to access to basic services and barriers to integration including employment for the refugee population; • Map and provide information on local and external actors engaged in the crisis response and basic service provision in the assessed areas This report presents the assessment findings organised into the following sections: the first chapter outlines the methodology of the research followed by the area profiles of Chisinau and Stefan Voda Each profile contains assessment findings pertaining to: Demographics of the assessed refugee and host population; Impact of refugee arrival on the local economy and service provision; Sector-specific needs and access to basic services and livelihoods; Frenchman Thomas Masson won the WBC Francophone featherweight title by technically knocking out the Belgian Stefan Voda in the fourth round Voda dominated the fight until the third round showing good waist movement and solid punching In the fourth round he was surprised by Masson an increasing number of people fleeing from Ukraine to the neighbouring countries has been observed 489,283 Ukrainian refugees and third country nationals (TCNs) were registered at border crossing points (BCPs) while entering from Ukraine into the Republic of Moldova. Additionally who have entered into the Republic of Moldova after 24 February, have since exited back to Ukraine This report presents a summary of displacement survey findings commissioned by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with UN Women Data were collected before crossing to Ukraine at three main border crossing points (BCPs) – Palanca and Tudora (Stefan Voda district in the South) and Otaci (Ocnita district in the North) between 16 April and 27 May Individual crossings into Ukraine are not necessarily returnees and conclusions on definitive trends cannot yet be drawn The sample is not representative of all persons crossing to Ukraine and results should only be considered as indicative English Copyright © UN Women Alan SherrySat 8 Feb 2025 at 20:01THE Moldovan man who died after an alleged assault outside a Dublin pub has been described as a quiet good-hearted person whose death has “left a whole community in tears” Alexandru Dumitrascu (37) who was originally from Moldova but was living in Dublin five days after an alleged assault outside the Clonsilla Inn in Dublin 15 on shortly after 11pm Sunday Alexandru is originally from Crocmaz village in Stefan Voda district in the south east of Moldova close to the border with Ukraine Friends and family him paid tribute to him a series of online posts this weekend His cousin Rodica Dimitrenco said: “Our cousin Maxim Mirela Gramma also described him as a “good-hearted boy” A man aged in his 20s was arrested in connection with the assault and appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on Tuesday Catalin Moraru (25) was remanded on bail pending DPP's direction on the charge after a court heard that gardai had no bail objections appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on Tuesday charged with seriously assaulting a man A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of the premises at the time of the incident to come forward They are also appealing to anyone with camera footage including motorists with dash-cam footage from Clonsilla Road between the junctions of Shelerin Road and Porterstown Road at the time to contact them investigating Gardaí are appealing to an off-duty medical professional that provided medical assistance at the scene to make himself known to Gardaí in Blanchardstown.” members of the Moldovan community asked that people of Moldova and people of good faith help to repatriate Alexandru’s remains to Moldova “A huge amount is needed (up to 15000 €) for his parents and I am asking everyone to help him to bury his child according to faith and to be able to say goodbye,” they said Member of Alexadru’s family travelled to Ireland this week and gardai said a family liaison officer has been assigned to support his family Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. 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The roads – each can begin from the capital, Chişinău – also serve as cultural and adventure corridors that map out festival, events, and key points of interests such as B&Bs this network provides clear itineraries while exposing an unsullied authenticity and unexpectedly gourmet mindset anchored by more than 5000 years of wine-making history and a significant level of wine production “The routes give people an idea how to connect the wineries in a more efficient way, so that they can get the most out of their travel experience,” says Gheorghe Arpentin, Director of Moldova’s National Office for Vine and Wine already have some 150 road signs in place taking travellers to 18 wineries established vineyards and emerging wine producers the promotion of wine routes can serve as motivation for wineries that are still debating the implementation of touristic services,” continues Mr Arpentin “Developing wine tourism in the rural regions serves as an engine of socio-economic growth as well as preserving local heritage and reviving traditions.” Read more: Moldovan mini-break: two days in Chişinău which honours the symbiotic relationship between specific locales and agricultural products which encompasses the entire country.) The Valul lui Traian PGI Wine Route extends from Chişinău to the south-west The region is known for its red varieties and passes through Moldova’s autonomous Gagauzia territory with Turkish ties and diverse gastronomy which stretches from the capital to the south-east runs along the Ukranian border near the Black Sea includes the largest number of wineries as well as some of the largest and most respected vineyards “With a wine route, tourists will be able to visit the country ‘better’ — especially solo travelers,” says Mihaela Sirbu, the tourism and marketing manager at Asconi Winery and wines and the wine route will help them get the most out of their trip I mean one can still have an authentic traditional experience Throughout the country there are various elements that will tell you a story about our history.” The new routes lay bare the meditative experience that is a drive through Moldova’s back roads and villages The only sounds are those of tractors and families working farms and turning over pitch-black dirt which gives rise to a sea of vineyards radiating in every direction This combination of rich earth (the temptation is to grab handfuls of it) has helped define this fertile stretch of soil for thousands of years To inform a more holistic and sustainable area-based response by humanitarian actors and local authorities about the needs and access to services of the refugee population and their hosts as well as to examine the relationship between the refugees and the hosts in Chisinau and Stefan Voda with high numbers of refugees in Moldova including protection concerns of key at-risk groups Identify barriers to access to basic services and barriers to integration including employment for the refugee population Assess the impact of refugee arrival on the local economy and access to basic services for the host community as well as social cohesion between the refugee and host communities Identify and provide information on local and external actors engaged in the crisis response and basic service provision in the assessed areas Areas with highest number of refugees were selected as there are considerable rural- urban disparities in basic service provision in Moldova This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page EUROPA PENTRU TINE!Află despre beneficiile și oportunitățile oferite Republicii Moldova de Uniunea Europeană Prime Minister Ion Chicu today participated in a ceremony on marking the 55th anniversary of the foundation of the south-eastern Stefan Voda district held at the community centre from the district centre The Prime Minister congratulated the district’s residents on this event noting that the people were the wealth of the place Ion Chicu stressed that the cabinet’s priority here was to create possibilities for which people leave the country abroad „Our parents and forefathers have left us a history we rely on the cooperation between the central public authorities and the local ones The past and the present unite all of us and we should make the future unite our children,” Prime Minister Chicu said the Prime Minister specified that the Government’s Action Plan for 2020-2023 included a string of measures meant to boost the country’s development “I am sure that we can direct the country on the way of development beginning with the modernization of its settlements; therefore it is a priority for us to massively invest in infrastructure all this in order to provide the people with well-being and confidence in Moldova’s future,” the prime minister said 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. 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 You don't have permissions to access this page April 22 (UPI) -- An ice fisherman in Russia captured footage of a crafty mink stealing one of his fish and running off to make a meal of the catch The fisherman can be heard laughing while chasing after the furry thief The large fish proves challenging for the small mink and it drops it multiple times while trying to run with it Chiișinău - The amalgamation of settlements will provide more possibilities for accessing development funds including the ones available in the process of pre-accession to the European Union The villages of Volintiri and Copceac from the south-eastern Stefan Voda district have initiated the process in order to join the efforts of administration Prime Minister Dorin Recean discussed with the mayors of these settlements today The PM expressed every political support of the government in the process of voluntary amalgamation noting that the benefits would be felt by all members of the community ‘’An information campaign is also necessary; we do not expect to make the amalgamations overnight We must unveil the advantages of this change and improve the quality of the public services,’’ the prime minister also said informed that the decision to initiate the voluntary amalgamation was to be approved just at the next meeting of the councils of the two settlements ‘’We are at the end of the way; we observed the procedures and the stages established and we carry out an information campaign in order to explain the benefits,’’ the mayors noted The participants in the dialogue emphasized that the turning to good account of more funds meant for developing the settlements would be possible in this way ten projects are under implementation in the Volintiri village which regard the energy optimization of public buildings enhancing the civic involvement in the local governance as well as the backing of local residents and Ukrainian refugees who want to start a business another over 30 projects have been carried out in the Volintiri village: the sewerage system was repaired at the kindergarten the collection of waste from the settlement was optimized the local market and the placement centre for children at risk were renovated another dozens of projects have been implemented in the Copceac village has public illumination and modern playgrounds the neighbouring administrative and territorial units can choose to unite in order to better manage the most important local affairs The government provides funds for the preparation of the process of voluntary amalgamation and the State Chancellery The ways of more active involvement of civil society in local development were discussed yesterday by Prime Minister Pavel Filip and the EU Ambassador to Moldova Peter Michalko with members of the local action group Lunca Nistrului established in Stefan Voda district The Premier said he is keen to learn first-hand the concerns of the people in the region and the problems they are facing as well as to hear proposals for improving the governance Filip said that the Government has a permanent communication with the civil society on the platform of the National Council for Participation with the business people within the Economic Council and the interaction with local authorities is ensured on the platform of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova and under a working group of experts two meetings with all mayors have already been organized Now we have a permanent discussion between the representatives of the Government and local authorities – a working group where solutions are identified to any problem,” he said Peter Michalko said that the existence of the local group is good practice at European level to ensure a clear vision in local development he noted that it is necessary to improve the legal framework for these groups and to set strategic directions at national level for their development and support The members of the Local Action Group made a presentation of the situation in the region noting that the local public authorities have a good experience writing projects to attract resources for development “The group is a successful partnership between APL We want to work out and implement several integrated local development projects complementing the European and governmental programmes to improve the quality of life of rural people,” mayor of Palanca village Larisa Voloh said the priorities in the group’s work will focus on local economic growth social infrastructure improvement and tourism development in the region The Local Action Group from Stefan Voda district was formed on 18 April 2018 with the support of the Foreign Ministry of Estonia 19 July - As much as 2.28 million lei from the government’s intervention fund will be allocated to the Bucovat town council for the liquidation of the consequences of the landslides from April 2023 A decision to this effect was adopted at a meeting of the Commission for Emergency Situations (CSE) Another 482.86 thousand lei will be distributed for the repair of the roofs of the buildings which belong to the Centre of Temporary Placement for People with Disabilities from the Badiceni commune They were destroyed in the wake of a natural emergency situation from 8 June 2024 the CSE members ruled to earmark 1.32 million lei for the repair of a road segment in the build-up area of the Crocmaz village The road of access to the village was deteriorated in the wake of the torrential rains with strong wind from 31 August 2023 accompanied by the presidential adviser for agriculture and state management visited the company "FarmProd" from the village of Olaneşti On 130 hectares of the company's superintensive garden apple The company owns a refrigeration warehouse with a capacity of 1500 tons as well as a modern line for sorting and packing fruits the garden is equipped with modern irrigation equipment despite the natural disasters that occurred this year local farmers managed to get a rich harvest. Thus this year the company collected apple harvest amounted to about 50 tons per hectare and the harvest of plums amounted to 20 tons per hectare Thanks to the use of modern agricultural equipment and machinery the fruits grown here meet the highest quality standards the company exports its products to the EU and CIS markets the head of state noted that according to his preliminary data has grown significantly over the last 2 months. Igor Dodon noted that additional information as well as a detailed analysis of the information will be presented to them in next week.  "I will continue our efforts in order to ensure the access of domestic products to the market of the Russian Federation," the president said It should be noted that according to the results of discussions between the head of state and Russian President Vladimir Putin nearly 200 Moldovan companies have the right to export their products to the Russian market