News about Social sphere
With less than 24 hours to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, analysts continue to release their predictions for the tournament’s outcome. According to Opta’s supercomputer, the national teams of Spain and France have the best chances of reaching the final.
Moldovan villages have a future, as their development is largely tied to agriculture, which is actively supported by the European Union. This was stated by PAS MP Marcel Spatari, chairman of the parliamentary committee on European integration.
The European labor market appears unified only on paper. In practice, the workweek varies so widely across the continent’s countries that the difference between the extremes is nearly equivalent to a full workday.
Wages in the social assistance system are currently the lowest in Moldova when compared to the salaries of other categories of low-paid public sector workers. Wages will not be raised across the board, but rather based on each employee’s qualifications.
The chaotic rollout of the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) risks being prolonged: Frontex acknowledges that it could take up to two years for the system to fully stabilize. In the meantime, passengers at the Schengen area’s external borders continue to face long lines, varying procedures, and glitches in the collection of biometric data.
The authorities are promising lump-sum payments of up to 150,000 lei and reimbursement of housing rental costs to young professionals working in the social assistance system.
The media market will be regulated by a new law that establishes an updated legal framework for media organizations, defines the concepts of market concentration and editorial responsibility, and provides for measures to ensure the transparency and independence of journalism.
The World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, may boost demand in certain segments of the German retail sector, but retailers do not expect a significant increase in consumption across the entire industry. This conclusion is contained in a study by the German Retail Association (HDE) published on Wednesday.
The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau has officially introduced the mission’s new press secretary. The announcement was made on the diplomatic mission’s official Facebook page.
More than 110 curriculum developers and subject area coordinators from across the country participated in a training workshop on the development of new national curricula.
The City Hall reports that the Chisinau City Council has approved two projects aimed at expanding and diversifying educational services in the city.
The subsidy component of the Prima Casă program was suspended in March 2026 after the annual budget of 130 million lei was exhausted in just three months.
There are approximately 13,000 civil society organizations registered in the Republic of Moldova, of which about 5,000 are actively operating. In recognition of their work, the ninth “Civil Society 2026” Gala was held in Chisinau, where seven organizations received European Union awards for outstanding achievements and solidarity.
A group of farmers from the Cahul district notified local authorities and the police inspectorate of their intention to hold “a peaceful protest with 20–30 tractors” on the Cantemir–Cahul highway near Andrushului de Jos (Gura Andrushului).
Georgian authorities are preparing sweeping changes to tighten immigration laws amid a growing number of foreigners in the country. A new package of amendments, which parliament will consider on June 23 under an expedited procedure, will affect the rules for obtaining residence permits for foreign students and spouses of Georgian citizens.
More than a year after the launch of the new ID card (card de identitate), which includes a free digital signature, authorities are sounding the alarm over the low uptake of these modern digital tools.
An online job fair for the diaspora will be held on Thursday, June 11. The event is intended for Moldovan citizens living abroad who are looking for employment opportunities in the Republic of Moldova.
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that the Republic of Moldova is on the verge of an “important announcement” from the EU, and expressed hope that the breaks between the negotiation clusters on accession would not be too long.
International tourist arrivals in Spain rose by 5.2% in April, reaching 9.1 million, bolstering the sector’s recovery at the start of the high season.
Hotels.com has released a ranking of the most affordable five-star hotels in the world. The study is based on internal booking data and takes into account the average cost of staying at premium-class hotels—no more than 200 euros per night.
