Dorin Chirtoacă
Moldavian politician and lawyer
Born
August 9th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Moldova
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Accomplished a significant tenure as Mayor of Chișinău, the capital city of Moldova. Served from 2007 to 2018, implementing various urban reforms and modernization initiatives. Played a central role in the political landscape of Moldova, positioning Chișinău as a focal point for democratic reforms and local governance.
Served multiple terms as Mayor of Chișinău
Led urban modernization projects
Advocated for democratic reforms in local government
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