The concept of Swedish buffet will expand to two high schools and three secondary schools in Chisinau. The municipal authorities have alocated 450,000 lei for the project.

Alexandru Fleas, deputy head of the education, youth and sport division, told IPN that Swedish buffets have replaced the traditional catering system in 60 schools, or almost 50% of the total number.

In other schools, this system cannot yet be implemented because of the lack of conditions and the cafeterias need to be redesigned.

In a Swedish buffet style meal, there is no one serving the food and students can choose what they want to eat from several foods on offer. According to municipal authorities, the expenses are the same, but there are fewer leftovers.