News about Social sphere

There are more than 165 thousand people with disabilities in Moldova, which is about the same as one Gagauzia or half of Transnistria. And the main problem for them is not the meager payments (although this is also a significant factor), but the basic accessibility. Transportation, infrastructure, education are still inaccessible for a significant part of these people.

The U.S. EB-5 immigration program, which Donald Trump criticized a year ago and promised to revise, continues to work and attract billions of dollars of investment. However, the conditions and the real chances of investors have changed.

On April 6, American entrepreneur Ilon Musk published a high-profile post on his social network X, touching on the topic of homelessness. The post appeared in the morning, US time, quickly gained millions of views and caused polar reactions from users.

The city authorities opened Friendship Alley in the capital’s Cathedral Square on the weekend ahead of the Easter holidays.

Again this year, iute Moldova is part of the “Table of Joy” campaign, the largest national solidarity project dedicated to socially vulnerable people, organized by the Social Mission “Diaconia”. Now in its 17th edition, the initiative mobilizes thousands of people every year who choose to get actively involved in helping those in need.

A total of eight countries, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania and Poland, reported PM2.5 concentrations exceeding 15 micrograms per cubic meter, well above the 5 µg/m³ level considered safe by WHO.

The College of Engineering in Straseni will be absorbed by the Chisinau-based Center of Excellence in Energy and Electronics.

The National Agency for Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Research announced the results of the contest of projects within the State Program for the Development of Youth Centers until 2030. The total amount of funding for this stage of the contest amounted to almost 2.5 million lei.

We live in a world of senseless suffering and impending catastrophe, where the idea of moral progress has seemingly become incomprehensible. Modern society suffers from two epochal crises: the rise of anti-democratic forces and climate change. But what if today’s tragedies turn out to be a source of hope?

Every spring, life in Europe almost comes to a standstill because of the succession of annual holidays that stretch from March to May. Economists have long asked an uncomfortable question: what is their cost?

UPDATED. Moldova plans to significantly toughen liability for drug-related offenses – from plant cultivation to possession and use. The size of fines will be increased several times.

Starting and running a medium-sized business in the EU can be costly for employers. At the same time, the gap between the top and bottom of the union’s labor cost rankings is clear.

Moldova paid a total of 373.3 thousand euros (about 7.97 million lei) in compensation to applicants under the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in 2025.

The UK has recorded one of the earliest onset of spring on record, with plants blooming, birds starting to nest and insects appearing weeks earlier than usual.

Since the beginning of the conflict in Iran, gasoline and diesel prices in Germany have risen by about 20%. Experts consider the introduction of speed limits to be one solution.

The real estate market in Bulgaria in early 2026 began to slow down after a rapid growth in 2025. Experts talk about the transition from investment frenzy to a calmer and more rational phase.

The local authorities of Valencia (Spain) intend to impose on vacation homes and apartments a limit of 2% of the total housing stock of the urban neighborhood, reports Logos Press.

On the eve of Easter week, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) reminded Moldovans of food patriotism and urged to “Buy good things at home” – for Easter and all year round.

The White House has requested $152 to return the former prison island of Alcatraz to the current prison service.

Gennaro Gattuso announced his resignation as head coach of Italy’s national soccer team, a day before he was resigned by Gabriele Gravina, president of the soccer federation, Logos Press reported.