News about Social sphere
In Moldova, the government—one of whose major projects was a tax reform scheduled for 2027—has resigned. Some criticized this reform, while others supported it; it was the subject of political bargaining, and various declarations and statements were made. But let’s be honest: no one ever really explained to the average person exactly how they would benefit from all these rates, charges, and withholdings.
SANITAS, the Federation of Romanian Medical Workers’ Unions, which represents 100,000 healthcare workers, has called for a two-hour warning strike on July 20 and a general strike on July 28 that will affect all healthcare facilities in the country.
Experts from the French Ministry of Culture’s Office for Cultural Heritage and Real Estate (OPPIC) will make a technical visit to the urban estates of V. Herza and M. Kligman in Chisinau. The purpose of the visit is to assist in developing a preliminary feasibility study that will identify the conservation and restoration needs of these two architectural monuments.
The regulations on bus passengers’ rights will establish new obligations for market operators and strengthen the protection of passengers’ rights. The draft will soon be approved by the government.
The reigning world champions, the Argentine national team, advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Egypt. Lionel Scaloni’s team was down 0–2 with ten minutes remaining in regulation, but managed to turn the game around, with Lionel Messi scoring one of the key goals.
The Bureau for European Integration (BIE) is calling on active citizens and representatives of civil society who wish to lend a hand and contribute their expertise to Moldova’s accession process to the European Union.
The authorities will revise the rules governing hiring and integrity oversight, as well as the code of ethics for the civil service. The corresponding draft amendments are currently being reviewed by parliamentary committees.
In Moldova, it is perfectly legal for construction workers and general laborers to live in mobile housing units, and this is specified in the Classification of Economic Activities (KEDM 5590). However, in practice, employers face a conflict of legal provisions.
Europol assisted in a global operation to combat human trafficking conducted in 59 countries, including Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine, which resulted in the identification of 2,070 potential victims and the arrest of 1,024 suspects, 334 of whom are suspected of human trafficking, the EU agency reported on July 6.
A discussion organized by PAS lawmakers during a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance regarding the situation surrounding the public utility Apă-Canal Bălți, Apă-Canal Soroca S.A. and Acva-Nord S.A.—operators providing water supply to the municipalities of Bălți and Soroca, as well as a number of settlements in the north of the country—sparked a scandal in Parliament.
On July 4, the village of Leordoaia in the commune of Hîrjauca, Călărași County, hosted the 25th “Sânzienele” Festival, dedicated to folk traditions and intangible cultural heritage. Folklore groups from various regions of the country took part in the anniversary event, including representatives of the Belarusian and Bulgarian communities in Moldova.
The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) has paid 1.22 billion lei in advance to healthcare providers for services to be rendered to the public in July.
The number of foreigners in Moldova is growing: the country is transforming from a transit point into a final destination. As of June 30, 2026, the General Inspectorate for Migration had 24,178 foreigners with valid documents registered, plus 53,629 refugees from Ukraine with temporary status.
The Republic of Moldova is participating in an informal meeting of European Union (EPSCO) ministers of labor and social affairs, taking place in Ireland. The meeting is addressing issues related to employment, social protection, and the integration of people with disabilities, and the Moldovan delegation presented the results of the labor market reforms it has implemented.
U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to the NATO summit in a “bad mood,” so it is unclear whether the event will go smoothly.
Non-governmental organizations in Moldova are proposing to increase the donation rate from 2% to 3.5% and to encourage donations via text message.
In the first half of 2026, Italy maintained its leading position in the European tourism market: the number of tourist arrivals rose by 4.43% compared to the same period last year. Foreign tourists were the main driver of this growth.
The Milky Way Restaurant in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, serves only wines from vineyards located more than 165 meters above sea level. Guests dining there are at the same altitude.
In Moldova, a total of 1,601 thousand dwellings were counted, of which 995 thousand (or 62%) were occupied, while 38% were vacant. In Chisinau, the number of occupied dwellings is 301,942; the number of vacant dwellings is not specified, but given the stated proportion, it is not difficult to make an approximate estimate.
In France, authorities are investigating the theft of about 20 exhibits from the Lalique Museum in the town of Vincennes-sur-Moder (Basse-Rhône department). The value of the stolen items, according to preliminary estimates, could reach 4 million euros. The incident has once again raised the issue of the vulnerability of small museums to organized crime.
