News about Social sphere
The interim results of the implementation of the Council of Europe’s Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova for 2025–2028 were presented in Chisinau. Currently, 21 projects with a total budget of approximately 43.6 million euros are being implemented under the program, aimed at supporting reforms in the areas of justice, democracy, and the protection of human rights.
The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) has simplified the admission process for Ukrainian refugees seeking enrollment in Moldova’s vocational and technical education institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Specifically, applicants will no longer be required to submit a notarized translation of their educational documents when applying.
A petition has appeared online calling for the Argentine national team to be barred from participating in the 2026 World Cup. The initiative is posted on the “Argentina Out” website, which is not affiliated with FIFA, the tournament organizers, or any national soccer associations.
According to official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the infant mortality rate in 2025 declined significantly. The decline in infant mortality, along with an overall reduction in the number of deaths in the country (to 13.5 per 1,000 inhabitants), was one of the key factors contributing to the increase in life expectancy in Moldova, which, by the end of 2025, had risen by nearly 10 months to 72.8 years.
Today, the draft city budget for 2026 was once again submitted for consideration at a meeting of the Chisinau City Council. The plan is to vote on it in two readings.
Moldova has ratified the International Labor Organization Convention on Equal Opportunities for Male and Female Workers and Workers with Family Responsibilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who was one of his most loyal allies.
The Wimbledon tournament, which just concluded in London, confirmed a generational shift in world tennis. Italy’s Jannik Sinner defended his title and solidified his status as the world’s No. 1 player, while the Czech Republic’s Linda Nosková won her first Grand Slam title, becoming the new champion at the All England Club.
Spain has received a record number of applications for legalization: more than a million migrants want to come out of the shadows
Linas Kukuraitis, who was recently appointed Minister of Health, intends to push for the establishment of pharmacies attached to hospitals—which were previously referred to as state-run—in Lithuania.
The German ambassador to Moldova made controversial statements about the Romanian language and unification with Romania during a live broadcast on a Moldovan television channel. Hubert Knirsch’s remarks sparked a wave of reactions in the public sphere.
The Ministry of Education and Research has decided that “first-graders should study alongside third- or fourth-graders. Fourth-graders should serve as mentors.”
From July 14 to 16, 2026, the Ungheni Municipality will hold a series of training seminars designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and people who are just planning to start their own businesses. Tax and customs officials will travel to these areas to conduct financial education sessions. The program is designed for participants from the Ungheni, Fălești, Nisporeni, and Călărași districts.
A landfill in the town of Porumbeni, in the Criuleni District, became the subject of an investigation after environmental activists published photos showing hazardous medical waste, large amounts of plastic, and hundreds of Romanian driver’s licenses dumped at the site.
The England and Argentina national teams became the last two semifinalists in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams secured hard-fought victories in the quarterfinals, with their matches not being decided until extra time. Now they are set to face off in what will be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament.
The National Communications Regulatory Agency (ARCOM) announced the launch of a public consultation on a draft decision to implement an interoperable mechanism for verifying the authenticity of the calling line identifier (CLI) through a number verification API.
European countries differ significantly when it comes to sick leave. At the same time, the social safety net in Europe appears to be more comprehensive compared, for example, to the United States, where fewer than half of the states have laws governing sick leave benefits.
The index ranks 85 countries based on criteria such as GDP, foreign direct investment, tourism, and human development. The list is divided into two parts: countries with the best and worst quality of life.
The wedding of American singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce has brought the cost of the most lavish celebrity weddings into the spotlight. Find out how much the most expensive weddings of recent years cost in this new roundup.
The number of Ukrainian citizens benefiting from temporary protection in European Union countries continues to rise. As of the end of May, their number reached 4.38 million, an increase of 7,800 compared to April, according to data from the EU’s statistical office (Eurostat).
