News about Social sphere
The Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Vienna, which this year’s contest comes amid new controversy surrounding Israel’s participation and a boycott by several countries.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suddenly found himself not only one of the key officials in Donald Trump’s administration, but also the hero of his own internet meme cult – and, as it turns out, quite enjoying it.
The Ministry of Education and Research has amended the Regulation on Admission to Vocational Education and Training Institutions for the 2026-2027 academic year. One of the key changes is the expansion of the categories of applicants who can apply for budgetary places.
The National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) announced the launch of an updated anonymous consultation dedicated to the assessment of the compulsory health insurance system and the quality of health services in Moldova.
On this occasion, central and city authorities are preparing a series of festive events for children and their parents.
In Sunday’s match of the 9th round of the Moldovan soccer championship, FC Petrocub Hincesti defeated Balti 3-0 and regained the championship title a round before the end of the championship. It was the first time a team from Hincesti won the Moldovan Super League in the 2023-2024 season.
According to experts, exposure to online environments for children and adolescents, as well as the social isolation associated with social media use, can have serious mental health consequences, including in extreme cases suicidal behavior.
The decision of the German authorities to introduce a tax on sweet drinks as part of a package of health care reforms has sparked a debate about government interference in the diet of citizens. However, a number of countries around the world already levy such a tax for one reason or another. But is this a sufficient argument and are these reasons so objective?
A large-scale nationwide strike is planned for May 12, 2026 in Belgium, organized by the country’s largest trade unions in protest against the government’s socio-economic policies, working conditions and planned reforms in the pension system. Severe disruptions in public transportation and air travel are expected.
The authorities urge Moldovan citizens “not to touch, move or attempt to dismantle unknown objects. In such situations, call the 112 service immediately, providing information on the exact location where the object was found”.
Following a tragic incident in a military unit in the municipality of Cahul, there are demands for the resignation of the Minister of Defense. The municipality’s police were notified on Monday morning of the incident, which left one person dead and another injured.
US President Donald Trump thanked President Alexander Lukashenko “for your cooperation and friendship” in his post on Truth Social. He expressed his gratitude for the release of several prisoners in Belarus – three Polish and two Moldovan citizens in late April.
The Moldovan authorities have included several scenarios in the National Response Plan in case of a possible mass influx of internally displaced persons from Ukraine. According to the document, these are planned “hypothetical” scenarios intended to prepare response measures. They do not mean the automatic introduction of a state of emergency or other emergency measures.
The Finance Ministry is preparing a draft government decision on the allocation of 1,805,626 lei to compensate the persons subjected to political repressions or their heirs.
Almost every tenth worker in Moldova has experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, but only 15% of victims report such cases. This is evidenced by the data of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
The Pentagon has published the first batch of previously classified material on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), better known as UFOs. The documents are posted on the new government portal war.gov/ufo, which, according to U.S. media, has generated enormous interest and garnered hundreds of millions of hits in a short time.
Today, at the FMF – Moldovan Football Federation (Federaţia Moldovenească de Fotbal) arena in the park “La Izvor”, the IV tournament of the “European Media Cup in Chisinau” takes place, with the participation of journalists from 8 countries.
A new study estimates that by the end of 2025, some 352,000 Russian servicemen will have died in the war against Ukraine.
The Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) recommends Moldova to strengthen the rules for former civil servants after leaving office (“pantuflage”) and to introduce stricter controls and sanctions to prevent them from using their former position for personal interests. On Wednesday, the Cabinet of Ministers will consider a draft on measures to implement the recommendations.
According to the Environmental Performance Index, 19 of the 20 countries with the best sanitation and drinking water in the world are European. Japan is also among these 20 countries.
