News about Social sphere
Conflict in the Middle East is increasing pressure on Sri Lanka’s tea industry, putting one of the country’s key export sectors and the millions of people who depend on Ceylon tea production at risk.
The process of developing the National Program for Agricultural Resilience for the period 2027-2030 was discussed by representatives of agri-food sector associations with the leadership of the MAIA Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The purpose of the dialog is to collect information and proposals from the economic actors of this sector on the implementation of advanced production and commercial models, as well as the adaptation of the rural economy to climate change.
The list of subjects of the law on day laborers will be expanded. Individuals providing forestry services will also be included.
The Republic of Moldova has asked the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to support the procurement of a new linear gas pedal for cancer treatment.
The government has given a negative opinion on a new legislative initiative to lower the retirement age for mothers with many children. The Cabinet of Ministers considered that since women on average live longer, the measure could lead to additional pressure on the budget.
The legendary route returns: in 2026, the luxurious La Dolce Vita Orient Express train will reconnect Rome and Istanbul – more than a century after the original Orient Express became a symbol of European glamor, mystery and luxury travel. The price matches the project’s ambitions: tickets start at 20,000 euros per person.
“Arsenal” became champions of England for the first time since 2004, securing the title ahead of schedule after Manchester City lost points against AFC Bournemouth (1:1). This result deprived Pep Guardiola’s team of mathematical chances for the first place and secured the London club’s victory in the Premier League.
The Czech Ministry of the Interior has presented a bill tightening some conditions of assistance for refugees from Ukraine in the Czech Republic.
In June, children with disabilities will receive an additional financial aid of 3,000 lei. The members of the parliamentary commission for social protection, healthcare and family approved a report on the relevant draft law.
Teachers of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, informatics, as well as teachers of Romanian language and literature for pupils whose mother tongue is not Romanian, who will be employed in public general education institutions, will receive lump-sum payments of up to 375 thousand lei. The amount was increased by 100 thousand lei.
Deputy Prime Minister, Economic Development and Digitalization Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu said that the information that appeared in the press, according to which he allegedly claimed that Moldova needs 300,000 migrants for its economy, does not correspond to reality.
NATO fighter jets patrolling airspace took to the air after a radar signal with characteristics typical of unmanned aerial vehicles was detected near the Lithuanian border on Wednesday, the Lithuanian Army said.
Medical devices are usually designed with efficiency, sterility and procedural compliance in mind. Nadia Ursu, who has more than 15 years of experience in medicine, started with a different question: what would a medical device designed to sense the emotions of a child experiencing a traumatic event look like?
The global luxury industry is facing a noticeable cooling of demand after several years of record growth. After the pandemic, major fashion houses actively raised prices, taking advantage of high demand and the desire of buyers for status consumption. However, this strategy is now starting to backfire.
Today, May 20, is World Bee Day. By pollinating plants, bees contribute to wild flora and farmland, sustainable ecosystems and food resources for humankind. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2017, World Bee Day emphasizes the critical importance of biodiversity to nature and the work of beekeepers to food security on a global scale.
A court in Barcelona has granted bail to Jonathan Andik, the son of deceased Mango founder Isak Andik, who is suspected by investigators of involvement in his father’s death. The decision was taken after the prosecutor’s office requested that the businessman be remanded in custody with the possibility of release on bail of one million euros.
A cryptoblogger under the pseudonym The Smart Ape has published a detailed analysis of the economic consequences of mass AI automation. The starting point was the forecast of Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleiman, who told the Financial Times back in February: AI will automate most office professions in 12-18 months.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu, while in Strasbourg to receive the Order of European Merit, held a meeting with David Meyer, chairman of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO).
World Weather Attribution scientists have warned of a dangerous heat wave during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will be held for the first time in three countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico – and will start on June 11.
Gymnasium from Baurci v. Baurci Gymnasium from the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauz-Yeri was among the 50 finalists of the prestigious international Global Schools Prize 2026.
