News about Social sphere
The government has approved a draft that provides for a substantial increase in remuneration for specialists involved in the evaluation of doctoral theses and research and innovation projects.
Moldovan customs authorities stopped an attempt to smuggle commemorative coins and items of historical value hidden from inspection at the Leuseni checkpoint.
World War II veterans will receive an annual financial aid of 30,000 lei. The members of the parliamentary commission for social protection, healthcare and family will propose to Parliament to approve draft amendments to the law on additional social protection of certain categories of population.
The rivalry between Ilon Musk (SpaceX) and Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin), which began with a fight over space contracts, has evolved into a social responsibility for “the future of all mankind” and his staff, in particular. According to the Financial Times, Jeff Bezos is now reviewing Blue Origin’s employee incentives system ahead of SpaceX’s IPO.
The State Services Agency (SSA) will adjust the tariffs for the services it provides. A new chapter 12 – “Registration, licensing and certification services” – will be included in the government resolution regulating the provision of state services in the sphere of registration and licensing of legal units. The document will be considered by the government in the near future.
The Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors of the Republic of Moldova (ACAP) has a new executive director. According to the results of the competition for the vacant position and based on the decision of the Board of Directors, this position will be held by Marina Shelaru from May 4, 2026.
Moldova’s state social insurance budget deficit continues to shrink and, according to forecasts, could fall to about 1.9 billion lei by 2028 from about 3.6 billion lei at present.
At the end of April – beginning of May, one outbreak of African swine fever and three outbreaks of rabies were registered on the territory of the Republic of Moldova.
The Italian island of Capri, known as one of the most prestigious destinations in the Mediterranean, is strengthening control over the behavior of those who work with tourists. Local authorities have adopted new regulations aimed at combating the intrusive offer of services in public places.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas will pay an official visit to Chisinau on May 7-8, 2026.
The cost of a number of basic State services may rise in the near future. The authorities propose to raise tariffs for the issuance of foreign passports and driving licenses in connection with the launch of new sample documents and the revision of production costs.
In the first four months of the year, CNAM transferred more than LE 6 billion for medical and pharmaceutical services provided to the population.
As of the end of April, more than 12 thousand vacancies were officially registered in Moldova, 87% of them in cities. According to the National Agency for Employment of Population (ANOFM), in the labor market of Moldova in 2025-2026 there is still a high demand for labor force with vocational education and unskilled personnel.
The Internal Protection and Anti-Corruption Service (SPIA) of the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), suppressed the activity of a criminal group specialized in the production and sale of forged documents, including identity cards and driving licenses issued by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Romania.
The public administration system will receive a new sustainability mechanism – the National Concept of Continuity of Governance. The document was approved by the U.S. Embassy and the NATO Office in Chisinau.
The number of newborns in Moldova continues to steadily decline, and this is increasingly affecting the health care system.
More than 80% of Moldova’s housing stock is located in rural settlements. This is evidenced by the final data of the population and housing census presented by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Combating illicit financial flows, money laundering and corruption is a key element of an effective anti-drug strategy. This was the conclusion reached by the participants in the meeting of the European Anti-Drug Coalition, which took place within the framework of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Moldovan President Maia Sandu participated in the meeting.
The revenues to the national public budget, administered by the State Tax Service, according to the operational information of the authority, amounted to about 28.7 billion lei in the first 4 months of 2026. This represents an increase of 3.4 billion lei or 13.3% compared to the same period of the previous year.
The military conflict between the US and Iran has dealt a devastating blow to Dubai’s tourism industry, turning one of the world’s busiest metropolises into a city of empty hotels and closed resorts. The emirate’s economy is estimated to be losing hundreds of millions of pounds sterling every day, and the flow of foreign tourists has virtually dried up.
