Dorin Chirtoacă

Moldavian politician and lawyer

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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