Altercations happened during the presentation by the mayor of Chisinau of a progress report. Groups of persons who came to Europe Square in the central park of Chisinau to criticize the work of Dorin Chirtoaca and the mayor’s supporters pushed each other, IPN reports.

The protesters were supporters of the Party of Socialists and members of the Association “My Dear City”. They expressed their dissatisfaction with the construction of attic-like apartments and the destruction of monuments in Chisinau. They also criticized the roads, saying they are in a bad state.  

The mayor was unable to present his report until the end as he was surrounded by the crowd. The journalists could not put him questions either.

The event was attended by the Liberal Party head Mihai Ghimpu, who gave a speech in support of the mayor.

Dorin Chirtoaca has held the post of mayor of Chisinau for six years.