News about Social sphere
In the village of Krokmaz in the Ștefan Voda district in southeastern Moldova, fragments believed to be from a combat drone were discovered following an explosion and a subsequent fire in the vegetation.
The government will allocate 70.3 million lei to second-tier local budgets to ensure the payment of salaries to employees of general education institutions. The funds will be provided in the form of earmarked transfers.
The average pension in Moldova is nearly 5,000 lei. According to data from the National Social Insurance Fund, as of July 1, 2026, it stood at 4,808.9 lei, an increase of 9.2% over the past year.
Moldova will host a Youth Festival to mark World Youth Day, which is celebrated on August 12. The event is dedicated not only to entertainment but also to discussing pressing issues facing Moldovan youth, whose numbers continue to decline.
The republic is stepping up efforts to control the spread of ragweed ahead of the peak blooming season. Over the past week, environmental inspectors have issued five citations and imposed fines totaling 5,400 lei, according to the Environmental Protection Inspectorate.
Mogren Beach in Budva, Montenegro, took first place in the ranking of European beaches for the summer of 2026, ahead of popular resorts in Greece, Spain, and Italy. The ranking was compiled by the British company Quotezone, which compared ten beaches based on water and air temperatures, tourist reviews, the cost of accommodation and beer, and distance from the nearest airport.
The operations of private clinics providing assisted reproductive services are subject to mandatory licensing and state oversight. This decision follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which rejected a petition to review the provisions of criminal law applicable to activities conducted without the necessary permits.
The government will not be able to fulfill its commitment to raise salaries for public sector employees effective September 1 of this year, in accordance with the new Law on Wages in the Public Sector. The reason is a revision of the fiscal and tax policy for 2027.
The government has launched an awareness campaign urging citizens to use electricity more responsibly, especially during peak consumption hours.
The real estate market in Moldova requires a new approach to improve housing affordability. According to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, rather than imposing price caps, it is necessary to increase the supply of more affordable housing.
A Moldovan citizen who had returned from the United Kingdom complained to the prime minister about the difficulties faced by members of the diaspora upon returning home. According to her, people with education and work experience abroad sometimes face prejudice when looking for work in Moldova, while migrant workers from other countries may be hired more readily.
In 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden ordered U.S. intelligence agencies to submit evidence of Russia’s war crimes to the International Criminal Court with the aim of bringing charges against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In Moldova, there remains a significant disparity between urban and rural areas in terms of access to early childhood education. In urban kindergartens, there are an average of 89 children for every 100 available spots, whereas in rural areas, this figure is only 57 children.
Finance Minister Victoria Belous revealed some details of the draft budget and tax policy for 2027 that pertain to businesses.
In a private conversation with major donors to his campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that he wants his vice president, J.D. Vance, to win the 2028 presidential election.
This week, the last protective dams installed on the Dniester River following an oil spill—allegedly caused by an attack by the Russian Federation on the Novodnestrovsk Hydroelectric Power Plant in Ukraine—were dismantled.
President Maia Sandu has proposed developing separate plans by the end of this year to promote the Republic of Moldova and engage with the public in each European Union member state. According to her, this will help strengthen the country’s international image and garner broader public support for its accession to the EU.
The United States has announced new measures aimed at restricting the right to citizenship by birth and stepping up the fight against so-called “birth tourism.” President Donald Trump has already signed the relevant executive orders.
The pedestrian zones in the historic center of Chisinau are taking on an increasingly distinct shape.
Many government employees will not take vacation in August, September, or even October, as they are involved in fulfilling the commitments made by the Republic of Moldova as part of the process of joining the European Union. This was stated by the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.
