News about Social sphere

The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has not yet started, and one of its most recognizable “sounds” has already disappeared from the future atmosphere of the stadiums. FIFA has officially banned the use of vuvuzelas, whistles and other noise-making devices in all arenas of the tournament, continuing its policy of strict regulation of fan behavior.

EU rules on income transparency and closing the gender pay gap are lagging behind: most countries will not have time to implement them by June 7, as the pledge dictates.

The real decentralization of local authorities should imply a real transfer of financial resources to local public administration bodies. This is the opinion of the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Vlad Batrynca.

Billionaire Jack Dorsey’s company Block has introduced an unusual payment accessory for the Cash App service – a miniature “magic wand” with a built-in NFC chip. It can be used to pay for purchases in stores just like using a bank card or a smartphone.

The Moldovan government approved by Decision No. 278 of May 27 on the application of provisions on preventing and combating violence and/or harassment in the workplace in public authorities. The document was published on May 29 in the Official Gazette and entered into force.

Barcelona is preparing for a historic event: on June 10, Pope Leo XIV will visit the famous Sagrada Familia Basilica to inaugurate and consecrate the Tower of Jesus Christ, the central and tallest tower of the church. Its construction was completed in February, marking a major milestone in the 144-year history of one of the world’s most ambitious architectural projects.

“As of June 1, the Citizenship and Migration Office (PMLP) provides services only in Latvian,” was the message foreign students of Latvian universities received.

While some employees relish the opportunity to work in their home clothes and not spend hours commuting, scientists are increasingly wondering whether the price for this comfort is a sense of loneliness.

The list of criminal acts related to the manufacture and distribution of counterfeit money will be expanded and specified.

The very rich make up only a tiny fraction of the world’s population, yet they are the ones who control a significant portion of the world’s wealth.

The Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) asked representatives of the European Committee of the Regions to mediate the organization’s dialogue with the government. Its members pointed out alarming signs of deterioration in the situation of local democracy.

Experts call for the development of agricultural applications with artificial intelligence to take into account the specifics of the countries where these technologies will be used.

Moldovan Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popşoi, who is a Romanian citizen, supports unification with this country and is ready to vote for it if a referendum is held. He made this statement on air on the Vocea Basarabiei radio station.

“A “thorough discussion with the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry” was held this week by representatives of the Forța Fermierilor association. Judging by the softened tone of the organization’s assets in the announcement of the results of this dialogue, something is changing – there is a hint of constructiveness.

In the first five months of 2026, the National Health Insurance Company (AOAM) accumulated revenues of more than LE 5.7 billion in the compulsory health insurance funds.

Chisinau City Hall announces the renewal of the cultural project “There is art in Moldova. There is art in Chisinau”.

Women and children who took refuge in Moldova because of the war in Ukraine have successfully integrated into local communities, having guaranteed access to education, health care and social protection. Currently, more than 140,000 citizens of the neighboring country remain on Moldovan territory, said the chairwoman of the Foreign Policy Commission, Doina German.

The large-scale digitalization of public services in Moldova is associated with serious risks of social exclusion and discrimination. This was stated by the People’s Advocate Czeslaw Panco during the presentation of a report in Parliament, emphasizing that the rapid transition to digitalization requires the immediate implementation of mechanisms for the protection of citizens’ rights.

International tourism remains inaccessible to much of the world’s population: new data highlight significant differences in overseas travel experiences between major economies.

During the three years of implementation of the national program “Cultural Voucher” in Moldova (2023-2025), only 15-20% of the total number of eligible youth were able to use state funds. Because of this, the annual amount of funding allocated from the state budget is not utilized.