Moldova announces WIFI4Moldova and data center study

The Presidency of the Republic of Moldova announced new connectivity-related initiatives at a high-level meeting in Chisinau focused on digital connectivity and the Middle Corridor.

• President Maia Sandu opened the Connectivity Platform meeting in Chisinau, organized with the European Commission, and the discussion covered regional projects and investments along the Middle Corridor linking Europe to Central Asia via the Black Sea, the South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea.
• Two Moldova-focused initiatives were announced: WIFI4Moldova, which will provide free internet access in 30 communities, and funding for a feasibility study for a data center in Moldova with support from Swedfund; Sandu also highlighted cybersecurity risks linked to AI-enabled attacks on critical infrastructure.