News about Social sphere
Representatives of the Chisinau City Hall are insisting on the lifting of restrictions on local taxes, the fair refund of taxes collected by the municipality, and financial support for the powers delegated to local authorities.
Throughout the day, the administration of the Association of Grain and Oilseed Producers “Forța Fermierilor” has received “numerous reports from the field regarding abuse and intimidation by the police against farmers intending to participate in lawful protests.”
The Supreme Council of Prosecutors (SCP) and the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (SCJ) have commented on the draft law amending certain regulatory acts concerning the reform of the unified pay system in the public sector. Both bodies have warned of serious risks to the status, income, and independence of justice system employees.
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, took first place on Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires list of the world’s wealthiest individuals, with a net worth of $1.1 trillion. His net worth exceeds the combined net worth of his four closest competitors on the list.
Representatives of Moldovan business associations signed a joint agreement to promote environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) principles during an event titled “ESG for Strong Business.”
The Ministry of Education and Research has announced that it is now accepting applications for the competition to place graduates in vacant teaching positions for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Between May 25 and June 22, 2026, the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA) received 345 applications from agricultural producers for financial assistance in the form of partial compensation for corn and sunflower crop losses caused by the severe drought in 2025. With this, AIPA has concluded the application period.
In the Republic of Moldova, more than 5,200 people (approximately 14% of all deaths) die each year as a result of smoking and exposure to toxic emissions from tobacco products and related items. These figures are included in the draft National Strategy on Drugs and Addictions for 2026–2032.
The frequent turnover of prime ministers is increasingly becoming one of the main signs of systemic difficulties in the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer’s resignation, less than two years after a convincing victory in the general election, was yet another sign of the growing crisis of confidence in the country’s political leadership.
The second heat wave of the month is sweeping across Europe, forcing authorities to close schools, reduce rail service, and implement emergency measures to protect the public. In the coming days, temperatures in several countries could reach 37–39°C, and in some parts of Spain, they could rise to 45°C.
The draft tax and customs policy for 2027 provides for amendments to the Law on Temporary Disability Benefits and Other Social Insurance Benefits. It is proposed to extend the calculation period for determining benefits from 12 to 36 months. In addition, the current benchmark of 35% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy is planned to be replaced with 35% of the national minimum wage. At the same time, the percentage formulas (30%, 60%/30%, and 90%) will remain in effect, depending on the option selected by the beneficiary.
The United Nations Country Team in Moldova may be strengthened by the inclusion of a representative from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In the last three election cycles, the quota system (40% gender representation on candidate lists) has led to a record number of women in parliament and local councils. However, the representation of other vulnerable groups in these bodies remains insufficient.
According to Eurostat data, EU residents work an average of 35.9 hours per week. This figure includes both full-time and part-time workers aged 20 to 64, based on their primary place of employment.
Spain, Italy, and France are the European countries where public opposition to mass tourism is most pronounced. This is according to a new study by the digital platform JB.com, which analyzes protest activity and the burden on the population.
The tax reform proposed for 2027, which calls for the introduction of a 20 percent VAT rate on medicines and medical supplies, risks destroying the healthcare system and triggering a chain reaction of price increases. Health Minister Emil Cheban made this statement, noting that his ministry had issued a negative opinion on the bill.
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in front of the Castres City Theater in southern France to protest the cancellation of the play “Passeport.”
Starting in 2027, the rules for calculating maternity benefits in Moldova may change. For some women, these benefits may be significantly lower, particularly for those who do not have sufficient official work experience.
Ukrainian law enforcement officials suspect a group of government officials and private entrepreneurs of organizing a scheme to embezzle budget funds allocated for humanitarian demining of agricultural land in the Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv regions.
The Chisinau City Hall announces that on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the capital will host an anniversary concert by conductor Gheorghe Mustea, an honorary citizen of the city.
