News about Social sphere
The Global Passport Index 2026 has been published, which ranks the strength of citizenship in 200 countries worldwide based not only on travel freedom but also on investment opportunities and quality of life.
Vladimir Bolya, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, together with representatives of the Federation of Transporters’ and Road Workers’ Unions, as well as employers’ and workers’ associations, signed a sectoral collective agreement (Convention) for the period 2026–2030.
Former Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta compared the political scandal that led to the resignation of Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu to the situation in Romania, stating that, unlike in Chisinau, in Bucharest, politicians implicated in scandals do not take any responsibility.
Kyiv and Berlin have established a working group to facilitate the return of Ukrainians of draft age who have left the country illegally. The mechanisms are already being discussed officially, but the details have not yet been disclosed.
The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry organized the “Diplomatic Peach and Cherry Harvest.” According to the organizers, the event is intended to promote Moldovan agriculture and strengthen economic diplomacy.
Logos Press is launching a series of articles by Elena Radu, co-founder and director of the Alfa Institute for Strategic Branding (INBRASA), on creating a new model of statehood through the deliberate restructuring of the country amid the phased crisis of the 21st century.
Pentagon Chief Pete Hegset had planned to announce to NATO in June that the U.S. military presence in Europe would be further reduced, but the plan was rejected by the White House.
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu promised farmers that the issue of a potential increase in the VAT on agricultural products to 20% would be resolved in a way that was “better than they had asked for.”
The Chisinau City Hall invites residents and visitors to the capital to the 6th annual “Hello, Chisinau!” festival, organized to mark the 590th anniversary of the city’s first mention in historical documents.
It appears that the role of trees in combating climate change has been overestimated. Trees may not be capable of absorbing as much of the carbon that is warming the planet as previously thought.
Dan Perchun, Minister of Education and Research, commented on reports of possible disagreements with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. Perchun confirmed that he had a rather heated conversation with the prime minister regarding budget and tax policy, but emphasized that internal disagreements are a natural part of PAS’s organizational culture.
The Ministry of Education and Research will issue an official order next week stipulating that the 10-point grading system will become mandatory for all fourth-grade students starting with the new school year in September 2026.
The government will review the issue of adjusting the minimum wage in consultation with employers’ associations and labor unions at least once a year.
Legends don’t just walk away: Alexander Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer, has signed a new one-year contract with the Washington Capitals. This means that in the upcoming season, hockey fans are sure to witness yet another historic milestone—as Ovechkin surpasses the great Wayne Gretzky in total NHL goals.
The National Commission for Financial Markets (NCFM) is warning citizens about a new scam being promoted on the Telegram platform. The scheme involves a forged document presented as an NFMC decision, in which the agency allegedly authorized the “Storm Gain – MD” platform to operate as a provider in the virtual asset and crypto derivatives market.
President Maia Sandu denied rumors of any potential political or structural issues that might have caused tension within the executive branch. The head of state clarified that during the discussions, the former prime minister did not express dissatisfaction with the fight against corruption or other issues, but merely pointed out a problem related exclusively to interpersonal communication with Minister of Education and Research Dan Perchun.
President Maia Sandu stated that the reforms—particularly those related to tax policy and the wage system—could have been developed, coordinated, and explained more effectively to ensure public support and trust. She made this statement at a press conference following Alexandru Munteanu’s announcement that he was stepping down as prime minister.
Agri-food producer associations did not appreciate “Minister MAIA’s ostentatious intolerance of any form of corruption, abuse of power, or protectionism.” However, the leaders of these organizations—some openly, others anonymously—felt it necessary to remind the head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the existence of “the presumption of innocence, professionalism, and human decency as a matter of principle.”
Procedures to form a new government will begin next week following the announcement of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation. President Maia Sandu made this announcement.
UPDATED. Initial reactions to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation announcement were not long in coming. Opposition leaders stated that his departure confirms the crisis within the ruling PAS party, pointed to conflicts at the highest levels of government, and even called for early parliamentary elections.
