Ceban Accuses PAS of False Claims on Hospital Renovations; Budget Dispute Intensifies

Chisinau Mayor Accuses Ruling Party of False Claims on Hospital Renovations Chisinau, Moldova – A heated dispute has erupted between Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban and the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) over the renovation of three city hospitals. Mayor Ceban publicly accused PAS of falsely taking credit for the projects, claiming the renovations were solely funded by the municipality with support from the European Union. "Representatives of the ruling party are boasting about projects carried out by the municipality," Ceban stated during a press conference, holding up a PAS publication he claimed contained false information. PAS spokesperson Daniel Voda responded by accusing Ceban of prioritizing political posturing over the city's budget needs. Voda stated, "The mayor wants a scandal, the people want solutions. Moldova can [solve the problem], but the mayor can't." Voda highlighted alternative proposals for using the funds in question. The dispute highlights the ongoing political tensions in Chisinau and raises concerns about transparency and accountability in public spending. The situation remains unresolved, with the city's budget approval process hanging in the balance.