News about Social sphere

The RESTART reform, as presented by the Ministry of Education and Science, raises many questions within the educational community and fails to provide clear answers to the main problems facing the education system.

According to the National Institute of Hydrology and Water Resources Management (INHGA), over the next week, the flow rate of the Danube at the Baziash section will drop to 1,850 cubic meters per second, which is significantly below the long-term annual average for July (4,700 cubic meters per second).

President Maia Sandu has nominated businessman Vasile Tofan for the position of prime minister. The final decision will be published today on the presidential website. The Action and Solidarity Party, which controls both Parliament and the government, had previously proposed the entrepreneur’s candidacy.

The Moldovan government continues to expand support measures for young people and young families, hoping to mitigate the effects of the demographic decline and labor shortage. Key measures include subsidies for first-time employment, the expansion of the network of public daycare centers, increased childbirth benefits, and youth employment programs.

Wizz Air announced today the launch of a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Chisinau, Moldova.

The first professional development program for Gagauz language teachers, organized by the Ministry of Education and Research in collaboration with Comrat State University, has concluded in Gagauzia. Forty-seven teachers working in educational institutions within the autonomous region participated in the program.

By 2050, the number of cancer cases will rise by 66.7%, while access to treatment will remain unequal between rich and poor countries, warns a new WHO report.

Bucharest remains the region with the highest salaries in Romania, while Sibiu has become the only county where the average annual net salary has increased by more than 10%. This is according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Alexandr Trubca, a member of the “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) party, announced that he was resigning from his seat in response to criticism sparked by his involvement in a real estate project. The former lawmaker claims that the controversy surrounding his business activities “is negatively affecting the image and credibility of the party,” of which he remains a member.

Warm, windy weather and a lack of significant precipitation are increasing the risk of fires in most parts of the country. The State Hydrometeorological Service of Moldova has issued a “yellow” fire danger warning for the period from July 10 to 17, 2026.

This week, Moldovan soccer clubs kicked off their 2026–27 season on the European stage. Three teams representing our country played their first matches in the opening qualifying rounds of the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Conference League.

As part of his working visit to Vilnius, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Kiver held bilateral meetings with Lithuanian officials focused on strengthening political dialogue and deepening cooperation between the two countries.

In Moldova, civil society, in partnership with the government and local authorities, will establish at least four social service centers for children with severe disabilities.

Political analyst Mihai Isaac compared the political situation on both banks of the Prut River, noting that the Republic of Moldova enjoys greater structural stability due to the composition of its parliament.

The process of voluntary municipal mergers will conclude on July 31, and starting in August, the government will begin the process of regulatory consolidation.

In June 2026, official statistics showed a 0.1% monthly decline in average consumer prices, causing annual inflation to slow from 6.8% to 6.5%.

Czech entrepreneurs who sell children’s products are facing tough times—the country’s birth rate is plummeting. Last year, the Czech Republic saw the fewest births in its history. Analysts continue to predict a bleak future for the Czech Republic—and bankruptcy for entrepreneurs.

Life expectancy in 2025 was 72.8 years, an increase of 0.8 years compared to 2024. The latest data comes from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which notes that a significant gender gap persists.

According to data from the State Population Registry, as of June 30, 2026, 366,830 people lived in the settlements on the left bank of the Dniester and in the Bender Municipality, of whom 359,867 are citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

The periods during which citizens receive maternity and paternity benefits will be included in their insurance record. The relevant provision is contained in a bill passed by Parliament on its second reading.