News about Social sphere
Teachers and other education sector employees who are transferring to other schools due to school reorganization will be able to commute to their new place of work free of charge. The government has approved an expansion of the school transportation program, which previously applied only to students.
The Government Program “Residential Energy Efficiency Fund of Moldova” (FEERM), managed by CNED, is delivering tangible results across all three financing products: the renovation of apartment buildings, support for energy-vulnerable rural households, and the renovation of individual households under the Casa Verde product.
Germany plans to further raise the retirement age to balance the system in light of its aging population. By the end of the century, the retirement age could rise to 70. These plans are currently under active discussion. The government plans to approve a bill, but it must pass through all stages of parliamentary approval, which has drawn harsh criticism from labor unions.
The Ministry of Health has revised the regulations governing primary health care. The reform involves the administrative merger of several medical centers and a shift to regional management. The authorities assure the public that this measure will not result in the closure of rural clinics or staff reductions.
No tax will be levied on the sale of a primary residence or on family celebrations. Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță assured taxpayers of this.
Members of the Prime Minister’s Audit Office have resigned. Alexandru Munteanu stated that the office no longer enjoys the trust necessary to carry out its functions.
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is continuing its nationwide campaign to monitor and control the invasive weed ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) during the summer of 2026. As this allergenic plant has entered its active growth phase, a team of agency inspectors has conducted a series of inspections across the regions.
The Institute of Emergency Medicine (IMU) has modernized its operating room by purchasing a high-tech microscope for complex spinal surgeries. The project, costing 6.17 million lei, was funded by the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) through the fund for the development and modernization of public healthcare providers.
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).
