In a Village Many Left Behind, One Moldovan Couple Chose to Stay and Sparked a Community Revival

Across Eastern Europe, young people continue to leave their hometowns in search of stability, opportunity, and hope. But in one small village outside Chișinău, a young couple made a different choice, and their decision is transforming an entire community. Across Eastern Europe, young people continue to leave their hometowns in search of stability, opportunity, and hope. But in one small village outside Chișinău, a young couple made a different choice, and their decision is transforming an entire community. February 16, 2026 at 12:20AM February 16, 2026 at 12:20AM