News about Social sphere
The cost of medical care for asylum seekers in Moldova is estimated at about 5 million lei. The government plans to adopt a decree that introduces a unified procedure for their access to medical care and harmonizes the legal framework with EU standards.
Local initiatives aimed at promoting equal participation of women and men in public life and strengthening social cohesion were implemented in six localities in Moldova.
A publication has circulated on social networks claiming that Latvia has defied Brussels. Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said that the country would not accept new migrants and would not pay 20,000 euros each, as demanded by Brussels.
More than a decade after the introduction of video surveillance in exam halls, authorities are noticing radical changes in the mentality of students and teachers. What was perceived as a “national shock” in 2013 has now become the norm, ensuring the fairness of the assessment process. This is the opinion of Lilia Ivanov, Director of the National Curriculum and Assessment Agency.
Members of the National Army are assisting the people affected by floods caused by torrential rains last night.
Moldova has 2,365.6 thousand permanent residents as of January 1, 2026, having “lost” about 22.9 thousand (1%) of the country’s population during the year. Preliminary data is published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The annual loss remains tangible, but there is also some slowdown in depopulation processes. This conclusion should, obviously, follow after comparing the figures of loss in 2005 (-22.9 thousand) and in 2024 (-27 thousand), which the NBS draws attention to in the beginning of the official publication.
Military budgets of different countries are often compared in dollar terms, but an analysis of expenditures relative to GDP seems more appropriate because it shows which countries bear the greatest defense burden.
The partially recognized western Balkan state is holding another early election. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s “Self-Determination” movement is considered the main contender for victory
The winner of the French Open tennis championship was 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva from Russia. In the women’s singles final, she defeated Poland’s Maja Chvalinska 6:3, 6:2.
The U.S. Defense Secretary’s words came amid Washington’s recent announcement on the reduction of the U.S. contingent in Europe.
Turkey’s attorney general’s office has launched an investigation into a Turkish billionaire after a joke about a Kurdish woman said at a hospital opening. The joke sparked accusations of discrimination and quickly turned into a political scandal.
The elements are once again rampant in Moldova. Heavy rains caused a traffic collapse in several areas, forcing the emergency services to switch to a reinforced work mode.
The average pension of a foreigner in Poland is only 1,200 PLN per month (283 euros). This is significantly lower than the national average pension of Poles, which is about PLN 4,000 (EUR 945).
Former Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin, who led the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova for more than 30 years, left the post of party chairman. Diana Caraman was elected to this position on June 6, 2026 at the first organizational Plenum in Chisinau.
Vasile Bumacov, former Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry and former Ambassador to Japan and the Republic of Korea, has been elected Chairman of the European Social Democratic Party (PSDE). The decision was made on June 6 during the XII extraordinary congress of the formation, which gathered delegates from all over the country, members and supporters of the party.
Chisinau is preparing to become a center of attraction for all connoisseurs of Eastern civilization: On June 13, 2026, the capital will host a large-scale event “China Day 2026” (China Day 2026). The event is organized by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Moldova and the Mayor’s Office of the capital.
Moldova is implementing a new mechanism for calculating and adjusting the minimum wage in accordance with the EU Adequate Minimum Wages Directive. The government will be obliged to review this indicator annually, using 50% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy as a benchmark.
President Donald Trump said he wants his new acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, whom he appointed on June 2, to reduce the agency’s staff.
The leaders of France, Germany and the UK will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Sunday, June 7. The main topic is how to increase pressure on Russia and what to do next with Kiev’s support. This was reported in the administration of the French President.
Families affected by floods in the Calarasi district will receive 6,200 lei each as emergency aid to restore their households. The funds were allocated by the second level local public administration authorities. All available resources from the district reserve fund were used for this purpose.
