Social sphere
The first signs of growing trust of citizens in the justice system after a long period of constant decline are beginning to appear. This was stated by Moldovan President Maia Sandu during the General Assembly of Judges.
A former Moldovan deputy finance minister under investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Center and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has been sentenced to 9 years in prison in a corruption case.
The Draft Code on the Functioning of Parliament proposes to change the way languages are used. Draft laws will be introduced and considered exclusively in Romanian, without obligatory translation into Russian at the stage of their discussion. The translation into Russian will be done only after the adoption and publication of the acts.
In 2025, the National Integrity Authority detected financial irregularities worth tens of millions of lei and increased the volume of sanctions. According to the annual report, inspectors found 22 cases of significant discrepancies between declared income and actual assets, totaling 31.15 million lei. In 2024, the amount amount amounted to 22.87 million lei, and in 2023 to 27.26 million lei.
On the Côte d’Azur – in the French region of Alpes-Maritimes – a large-scale housing crisis is forming. This is according to the CCI Nice Côte d’Azur report, which records a sharp imbalance between supply and demand.
Messenger WhatsApp is preparing a major update, betting on the integration of artificial intelligence and expansion of everyday functions. The key innovation will be the development of the Writing Help tool, which will now be able not only to edit text, but also to offer ready-made options for answers right in the dialog.
Health insurance “closed” February with a deficit. In the first two months of the current year, the expenditures of the health insurance funds grew faster than the revenues. As a result, the fulfillment of obligations was completed with a deficit of 1.232 billion lei.
Another EU state has signed an Agreement on Social Security with Moldova. According to it, Moldovan citizens who officially worked in Slovakia will be able to receive pensions and other social benefits from this state.
About 1.5 billion lei – about 199 million lei more than in the previous year – was allocated from the Funds of Compulsory Health Insurance to cover pre-hospital emergency medical care services in 2025.
Parliament has taken note of the statement of MP Nicolae Botgros, elected on the list of the PAS party, on resigning from the parliamentary mandate. The relevant draft resolution was supported by 59 MPs.
Researchers have concluded that swearing can have unexpected effects on human behavior and performance. According to a new study from Keele University, using profanity can not only reduce stress, but also increase physical endurance and self-confidence.
In the Netherlands found remains that may belong to the legendary musketeer Charles de Butts de Castelmore, d’Artagnan – the historical prototype of the hero of the works of Alexander Dumas.
Scientists have found a simple and affordable way that can help slow down the aging process – it’s not what we eat, but when we eat. A new study, has found that strict eating habits and a long overnight break between the last and first meal of the day can significantly increase the chances of “healthy aging”. This means not only a reduced risk of chronic disease, but also better brain function, mood and overall health.
Approximately 2,000 pre-kindergarten children will be included in a comprehensive early childhood development assessment program. The results of the national assessment will be presented in April and May, and final data will be available at the end of June, according to the Ministry of Education and Research.
Moldova Art Week was built on a simple idea: companies that work with public attention have a responsibility toward culture. Two years later, the project has reached 104 artists, two cities, and nearly €80,000 worth of donated advertising space.
Over the past few days, European Union countries have stepped up their assistance to Moldova in overcoming the crisis related to the pollution of the Dniester River.
The average pension in the Republic of Moldova covers only 42% of living expenses, placing the country among the countries with the lowest pension provision in Europe.
The authorities are planning to launch a new reform of the health care system, which this time will affect primary health care. It is about reorganization of the network of primary care institutions through its “consolidation”.
The process of voluntary unification of mayoralties will become simpler, more flexible and more adapted to the needs of communities. Amendments to the current mechanism were approved today by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Ilon Musk announced his initiative to privately fund the salaries of U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees who find themselves without income due to the temporary suspension of the federal budget.
