News about Social sphere
The first Champions League semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich gave soccer fans an amazing game and a hail of goals. The match took place on the evening of April 28 in Paris.
Russia will hold a military Victory Parade on Red Square on May 9 to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War.
Changing careers in adulthood is becoming the norm. More and more people in their 30s and 40s are abandoning stable but unsatisfying careers and looking for new directions. The reasons are burnout, limited growth and a rapidly changing labor market. How to overcome doubts, choose a promising direction and change jobs without financial risks – in RBC’s article.
A resolution adopted by the European Parliament calls for a single definition of rape across the EU. This means that any non-consensual sexual act should be considered rape. The European Commission must now propose legislation, which must then be approved by EU member states.
The minimum wage threshold for foreign workers will be set at no less than 50% of the projected average monthly wage in the economy. The measure is aimed at ensuring a guaranteed minimum income and a more stable integration of foreign workers in the labor market of the Republic of Moldova.
The image of President Donald Trump will soon appear in some US passports, which will be another break with tradition amid active attempts by the incumbent White House chief of staff to leave his mark on state institutions.
Employees should have the right to disengage, protection from excessive workload and access to psychological support. Such approaches are seen as part of modern occupational health and safety standards against a background of increasing psychosocial risks, including stress, burnout and the phenomenon of ‘presenteeism’.
The process of merging the mayoralties does not affect the status of Chisinau. This clarification was made by Alexei Buzu, Secretary General of the Government. The statement was made in response to the assumptions of the mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban, about possible changes in the boundaries of the municipality, voiced yesterday during a meeting of municipal services.
In summer, cities are much hotter than rural areas. Scientists attribute this to the effect of “heat islands” that appear in areas of dense urban development. Because of them, cities heat up faster and cool down slower. In general, the heat island effect increases global climate change.
The growing convergence between fashion and Formula One continues to gain momentum, with brands increasingly using the Miami race weekend as a cultural platform. As the sport increases its influence on the style and entertainment industry, fashion brands are turning the Miami event into a platform to communicate with consumers through localized stories and limited edition collections.
The official presentation of the Board Leadership Program International took place today. The program is presented in Moldova by the Chisinau Business School in partnership with the Bucharest Business School, the Association of Independent Directors of Romania and with the support of ecoDa. “School students” will be representatives of the financial and banking and other business sectors.
The Republic of Moldova has released and returned home two citizens arrested in Russia. Both are employees of the Information and Security Service (ISS). Their release was made possible through an international exchange.
The authorities are expanding the network of state nurseries. The government approved the results of the competitive selection of a relevant national program worth 338.8 million lei.
From April 28, 2014 to April 20, 2026, more than 2.7 million Moldovans took advantage of the visa-free regime for short-term travel to the Schengen area, making almost 21 million trips to the EU in these 12 years.
Despite the strong wind on Sunday, April 26, the traditional half-marathon took place in Chisinau, bringing together thousands of participants from all over the country and abroad.
The “Voice of the Patient” (Vocea Pacientului) platform was officially launched in the Republic of Moldova. This is a new tool for assessing the quality of medical services, taking into account the opinion of patients.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has signed a decree appointing Ion Mocanu to the post of presidential adviser for relations with religious cults.
The road to one of the oldest and most revered monasteries in Moldova – the Tsiganesti Dormition Monastery in Straseni district – will be completely renovated to modern standards.
Gucci is bringing back one of the most recognizable looks of the 90s – the silk shirt that became a symbol of the era of minimalism with a touch of glamour. The new version of the piece has already appeared in the brand’s current lineup and is priced at around £1,100, confirming that archival hits can still work for the modern market.
Last Saturday and Sunday, Chisinau became the center of European dance sport. From April 25 to 26, 2026, the Moldovan capital hosted the European Youth Championships in Sport Dancing and the international competition “Codreanca 2026”. More than a thousand athletes from 34 countries took part in the events.
