Moldova secures $7.9M grant for Dniester River restoration
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8 September 2025 20:10
Moldova is set to receive a $7.9 million grant from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to expand sustainable landscape management practices in the Dniester River basin.
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