News about Social sphere
On April 21, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development organized a public consultation on the National Program for the Development of the Water Supply and Sewerage Sector 2026-2030, which sets out the government’s vision and priorities for the development of the water supply and sewerage sector in the coming years.
The resonance around the use of the iconic song “My Way” got a new development after Donald Trump published a video of Frank Sinatra’s performance on his social network. The short clip of the famous hit song was posted without any explanation – and that’s what sparked a wave of discussion.
Billionaire Ilon Musk has once again demonstrated the art of market manipulation. His short post on social network X caused mixed reactions from users, once again mixing politics and the crypto market. Although in essence, many considered Musk’s tweet to be “empty” in general.
Moldova is preparing to strengthen control over the observance of the principle of equal pay. Within the framework of legislative changes aimed at transposing European Union directives, employers will be held liable for violations of the norms on equal pay for equal work or work of equal value.
A family of farmers in West Flanders (Belgium) decided to give away 120 tons of potatoes for free. The patrons said that people come from many parts of the country and even from France for the potatoes. The decision was prompted by a decrease in the price of potatoes due to surplus production in Europe.
Every fourth company in Poland plans to look for new employees abroad. This trend in the employment structure is most common among large (44%) and medium-sized (27%) companies. Only 5% of small employers intend to hire foreigners.
The Public Organization “Syrian Community in the Republic of Moldova” was accredited under the Agency for Interethnic Relations. It became the first official organization representing the Syrian diaspora in the country.
The spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has started in Strasbourg. Within the session, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi will present a report on the activity of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe – in May, Moldova will complete its six-month chairmanship in this institution.
The municipal enterprise “Combinat of ritual services” operates ten cemeteries with the area of 160 hectares. At the same time, the problem of lack of free places in cemeteries remains acute.
The Justice Department is proposing to raise a number of rates for its services in order to “bring them in line with current economic conditions.”
The fleet of the emergency medical aid system will be renewed with new vehicles equipped with modern equipment, which will make it possible to provide assistance in severe clinical cases, even in hard-to-reach areas and under difficult weather conditions.
Moldova is strengthening its preparedness for possible migration crises related to the regional security situation, primarily the war in Ukraine.
UPDATED. In 2026, it is planned to spend about 600 thousand lei for the evaluation of school textbooks – this is about 56.3 thousand lei more than in 2025, when the expenses amounted to 543.7 thousand lei.
An unusual installation appeared at Hong Kong International Airport during the Easter holidays, attracting the attention of passengers already in the arrival area. This is a giant interactive cat, unofficially nicknamed “Catzilla”.
Artificial intelligence will not lead to instant job losses, despite growing fears. This is the conclusion reached by Morgan Stanley analysts in a new April report.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the city authorities have envisaged special measures for citizens during the Radonitsa period. Chisinau City Hall informs that during April 19-20, temporary parking spaces will be available for visitors near the cemetery “St. Lazar”.
The law tightening penalties for drugs has received a great public response. It is called “punitive”, “forceful” and dangerous for the system of addiction treatment. Amid criticism from experts, the fate of the initiative now seems to depend largely on the position of Maia Sandu.
In 2025, more than 63 million lei were allocated from the Compulsory Health Insurance Fund for mental health services provided at home, 7.5 million more than a year earlier. The funding allowed providing about 336 thousand consultations, of which 17% were provided to children under 18 years old.
The National Commission for Financial Market (NCFM) today officially confirmed the facts of violation of consumer rights by OTP Bank S.A.. The regulator identified serious discrepancies in loan agreements and guarantee agreements.
This significant economic disparity compared to the Moldovan average may become a determining factor of electoral preferences in the region.
