News about Social sphere
The Ministry of Finance has launched an online calculator that helps employees calculate how their salaries will change following the tax reform.
The Romanian Navy has officially commissioned the corvette “Rear Admiral August Roman” (261), a “Hisar”-class vessel built in Turkey and purchased for 220 million euros.
France is imposing restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places and outdoor sports due to the current heat wave.
Natalie Plugaru, Minister of Labor and Social Protection, asserts that the proposed changes to the method for calculating annual paid leave will not result in a reduction in the number of days off or the amount of vacation pay.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had returned the Order of the White Eagle—the country’s highest state award, which had been stripped from him by Polish leader Karol Navrotsky—to Poland.
Moldovan citizens can now apply online for permits to store and carry firearms, as well as other permits related to civilian firearms.
The sixth phase (since 2008) of the “Strengthening the Vocational Education System in Moldova” (CONSEPT 6) project, with a budget of over 2 million euros, has begun. The focus will be on linking school subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology) to the specific professions taught at vocational schools and the practical needs of future specialists.
On June 19, the National Tourism Office announced the launch of a new phase of grant funding for projects under the National “Sustainable Tourism” Program. The program is funded from the state budget as part of the Growth Plan for Moldova for 2025–2027 and is aimed at developing tourism.
The number of citizens willing to take up arms to defend Poland has nearly halved over the past three years. This trend is particularly alarming among young people under the age of 29.
On June 12, the U.S. government unexpectedly decided to restrict foreign companies’ access to Anthropic’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
The restoration of the Sergei Lunkevich National Philharmonic building, which burned down in the fall of 2020, remains a priority and a matter of honor for the authorities. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu made this statement at the opening of “DescOperă,” an anniversary open-air classical music festival.
Moldova is proposing mandatory 42-day military training for men under the age of 55.
Single parents with children under the age of 16 will not be required to work night shifts without their consent. This provision is included in a bill currently under consideration in parliament. The bill establishes the concept of an “employee with family responsibilities” in the Labor Code.
Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani announced the cancellation of his visit to the United States following remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Within the European Union, the idea of deporting migrants outside the bloc is gaining traction, but France and Spain have decided to go against the tide. French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish PrimePedro Sánchez have sharply criticized plans to establish migrant return centers in third countries, warning that such a policy contradicts European values and could prove costly for the EU itself.
In 2025, the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) spent more than 1.2 billion lei on reimbursements for medications and medical devices. Approximately 730,000 people received assistance, primarily the elderly and patients with chronic conditions.
In 2025, authorities recorded 1,190 false bomb threats and knowingly false emergency calls. This phenomenon puts pressure on the relevant agencies and results in significant costs to the state budget.
In the Brazilian city of Carmo do Caju, an attempt to restore religious statues turned into an unexpected scandal and a tourist sensation.
Consumers will be able to compare the fees charged by all banks and payment systems for free on a special, unified online platform. The corresponding bill, which requires financial institutions to make their fees fully transparent, was passed by parliament on its first reading.
The alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism, which was established by law in early 2024, is still not operational due to the lack of a dedicated agency. As the number of complaints rises, the system is unable to cope with the increased workload, and the proportion of pre-litigation settlements is falling, which jeopardizes citizens’ access to effective consumer protection.
