News about Social sphere

The number of cases of personal data disclosure on social networks is growing. The authorities warn about the risks that may arise from irresponsible publications on the Internet. This topic was discussed in Parliament during the presentation of the report on the activity of the National Center for Personal Data Protection for 2025.

In April, Moldova recorded cases when fraudsters use the name of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) to deceive citizens. In 2026, this problem has worsened – new schemes and new names of state authorities are being used. The damage from financial frauds in the country has increased 5 times, reaching 20 million lei, while the recovery of funds remains extremely low.

Law enforcers in 15 countries have uncovered an international scheme to sell counterfeit cancer and diabetes drugs with a turnover of about 240 million euros.

The first operation in the country to implant a wireless mini-invasive pacemaker in the heart of a 12-year-old child has been performed at the Republican Clinical Hospital “Timofei Mosneaga” in Chisinau.

Industry studies estimate that more than 60-65% of physicians in the U.S. regularly use AI tools in clinical practice, from diagnosis to analyzing studies and selecting therapies.

A heated discussion has erupted in the media about the reasons and consequences of the abolition of restrictions on trade markups on socially important goods from April 30 this year. Opposition politicians argue that this will lead to price increases and scare with the rise in the price of bread.

The World Health Organization has confirmed eight cases of infection with the Andean strain of hantavirus among passengers and crew members of the Dutch cruise liner MV Hondius. A total of 11 people have been reported ill, three of whom died.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection failed to prove the correctness and accuracy of the money spent from the Energy Vulnerability Reduction Fund, which was used to pay compensations to the population during the cold season from September to December 2025. During the audit, the Audit Chamber pointed out a number of irregularities in the Ministry’s management of the fund’s resources.

The parliamentary opposition proposed to hear President Maia Sandu in plenary session in connection with the recent tragic incident in the National Army.

A cultural and educational event “Ossetian Heritage and Traditions” organized by the Ossetian Community of the Republic of Moldova in partnership with the Agency for Interethnic Relations took place in Chisinau. As part of the event, the “Code of Honor and Traditions of the Ossetian people” was presented.

Fraud continues to evolve in the global economy. Criminal networks now operate faster, larger and more efficiently than ever before, utilizing digital systems. Businesses face increasing pressure from identity theft, cybercrime, financial fraud and other organized crime. At the same time, countries vary dramatically in their ability to prevent and respond to these threats.

At a meeting on May 13, the Moldovan cabinet approved the appointment of Ambassador Corina Călugăru to the post of state secretary at the Foreign Ministry. Prior to this appointment, she served as ambassador for special missions within the Foreign Ministry.

All environmental payments and taxes will be unified into a single system, including payments for the use of natural resources, which have so far been included in the Tax Code. Thus, it will become clearer how they are calculated, declared, paid and audited.

In April 2026, 1.44 million Moldovans visited the World Wide Web at least once, reports the Bureau of Audit of Circulations (BATI), citing the research company Gemius. This is 0.7% less than in March.

From 16-17 May and 30-31 May 2026, Chisinau will host a “Civic Assembly” organized by the Parliament, the European Partnership for Democracy and the Centre for Politics and Reforms.

Deputies and representatives of driving schools have taken diametrically opposed positions on the draft law, which envisages radical changes to Law No. 131/2007 on road safety.

Taraclia district mayors warn: the current formula of merging the mayoralties ignores geographical and ethnic specificity, threatening the disappearance of 80% of the villages, local identity and service infrastructure.

Moldova is in the process of active implementation and adaptation of the European System of Integrated Social Protection Statistics (ESSPROS – European System of Integrated Social Protection Statistics). This process is part of the EU accession commitments, aimed at modernizing the social sector and implementing European standards. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has launched a pilot study.

The Polish government will tighten the rules for foreigners to obtain Polish citizenship. Among the proposals are an integration test, a higher level of Polish language and a mandatory “act of loyalty” towards Poland.

Leova Mayor Alexandru Bujorian believes that the reform of local authorities did not start with the most important component – tax decentralization, and the experience of Leova cannot be automatically transferred to the villages.