News about Social sphere
Finland is the most forested country in Europe: forests cover nearly three-quarters of its territory. At the same time, Iceland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom are among the countries with the lowest percentage of forest cover in Europe.
A Dutch court sentenced three men to 47 months in prison for stealing ancient Romanian gold artifacts from the Drenthe Museum in Assen. The theft of the national relics sparked a sharp reaction in Bucharest and led to the resignation of the director of Romania’s National Museum of History.
British Defense Secretary John Healey has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Keira Starmer, citing insufficient defense funding amid growing international threats as the reason for his decision.
The Republic of Moldova has officially joined WorldSkills Europe—the European platform for the development of vocational skills and technical and vocational education.
The Danish restaurant Noma, which has repeatedly been named one of the best in the world, is preparing to reopen following a reputational crisis surrounding its founder and working conditions within the team.
Even without hosting the tournament, Portugal stands to gain nearly one billion euros in economic benefits from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a study by the Portuguese Institute of Marketing (IPAM), the tournament’s total contribution to the country’s economy is estimated to range from €378 million to €945 million—and will depend directly on the national team’s performance.
Natural gas consumption in the Republic of Moldova fell significantly in May as temperatures rose and the demand for heating from households and businesses declined.
Romanian Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac stated that Romania and the Republic of Moldova must move away from the mindset “we know each other, we respect each other, but we each have our own affairs” and develop “much bolder” projects, noting that the two countries should have “an integrated, practically identical education system.”
On behalf of the Federation of Trade Unions of Workers in the Automotive and Agricultural Machinery Industry of the Republic of Moldova, we extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones, friends, colleagues, and everyone who knew and respected Veacheslav Constantinovich Ciumacenco.
Lawmakers are proposing a mechanism that would give local authorities the right to remove abandoned vehicles, thereby clearing courtyards and parking lots in the country’s major cities.
With less than 24 hours to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, analysts continue to release their predictions for the tournament’s outcome. According to Opta’s supercomputer, the national teams of Spain and France have the best chances of reaching the final.
Moldovan villages have a future, as their development is largely tied to agriculture, which is actively supported by the European Union. This was stated by PAS MP Marcel Spatari, chairman of the parliamentary committee on European integration.
The European labor market appears unified only on paper. In practice, the workweek varies so widely across the continent’s countries that the difference between the extremes is nearly equivalent to a full workday.
Wages in the social assistance system are currently the lowest in Moldova when compared to the salaries of other categories of low-paid public sector workers. Wages will not be raised across the board, but rather based on each employee’s qualifications.
The chaotic rollout of the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) risks being prolonged: Frontex acknowledges that it could take up to two years for the system to fully stabilize. In the meantime, passengers at the Schengen area’s external borders continue to face long lines, varying procedures, and glitches in the collection of biometric data.
The authorities are promising lump-sum payments of up to 150,000 lei and reimbursement of housing rental costs to young professionals working in the social assistance system.
The media market will be regulated by a new law that establishes an updated legal framework for media organizations, defines the concepts of market concentration and editorial responsibility, and provides for measures to ensure the transparency and independence of journalism.
The World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, may boost demand in certain segments of the German retail sector, but retailers do not expect a significant increase in consumption across the entire industry. This conclusion is contained in a study by the German Retail Association (HDE) published on Wednesday.
The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau has officially introduced the mission’s new press secretary. The announcement was made on the diplomatic mission’s official Facebook page.
More than 110 curriculum developers and subject area coordinators from across the country participated in a training workshop on the development of new national curricula.
