News about Social sphere
Polish authorities continue to negotiate with trade unions and patronages on a new minimum wage. The Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection has submitted a report according to which the minimum will be 4,927 zloty (1,161 euros) from the beginning of 2027. This is significantly higher than the previously discussed amount. And it is important, as the “minimum wage” affects social benefits.
The country’s Justice Minister Gerald Darmanen proposed a radical step – to completely stop legal migration for three years. According to him, the republic can no longer cope with the integration of newcomers and has “reached the limit of its possibilities.
The Russian authorities intend to increase tax levies for foreign nationals by 5-12 times. The State Duma of the Russian Federation will consider the relevant amendments next week.
The branch of the Angel K’nchev Rusen University (Bulgaria) in Taraclia became the center of the May 24 celebrations in Moldova.
Today, the Day of the Slavonic Script and St. Cyril and Methodius brothers were celebrated there.
The Education Week ended with a festive event within the framework of the “Study in Moldova” campaign, aimed at promoting higher education and the teaching profession. The event gathered about 4,000 high school graduates from all over the country. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu urged them to opt for domestic education.
For several years now, a significant part of Chinese youth, disillusioned with their economic prospects, has been adhering to the principle of “lying down”, i.e. refusing in principle to engage in career competition (the notorious “rat race”).
Citizens of Moldova and Ukraine will be able to receive pensions for the length of service earned in the neighboring state, regardless of where they live now. The Moldovan government will consider on Wednesday, May 27, a draft ratification of an agreement with Ukraine in the social security sector.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Meta and WhatsApp. This was reported by the Attorney General of the state Ken Paxton. As follows from the statement of claim filed in the Harrison County Court, the defendants provided users with false information about the degree of protection of correspondence.
Heavy rainfall provoked an emergency situation in Calarasi district. In the village of Hîrzauca, a local dam broke, causing a sharp rise in the water level. The formed powerful stream is moving towards the village of Palanca. The authorities warn of a real threat of flooding in the villages of Myndra and Leordoaja.
Swedish startup W Social is preparing to launch a public beta version of its social platform in June 2026. The project is positioned as a European alternative to major social networks, including X, Insragram and TikTok.
In two weeks, on June 7, Armenia will hold elections to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament. Nineteen political forces are registered to participate in the elections: two blocs and 17 parties. The total number of voters is 2,483,520. This figure is comparable to that of Moldova, and the parallels do not end there.
A shootout between an armed man and members of the U.S. Secret Service took place near the White House in downtown Washington, DC. The attacker was wounded and later died in hospital. A bystander was also injured during the incident.
About 200 residents of Boroganj village, Leova district, participated in a meeting on the administrative-territorial reform and unification process. Following the discussions, the participants voted against unification. They will send an official appeal to the State Chancellery.
Poverty, limited access to health services and difficulties with employment have a serious negative impact on the lives of people with disabilities, while the incidence of severe and irreversible disabilities is increasing. These problems are to be addressed through a new social inclusion program aimed at improving access to services, employment and support for people with disabilities.
The National Tennis Center, an ultramodern sports complex that will open new horizons for the development of tennis and the training of athletes within the country, was opened in Chisinau.
Germany has renewed the historical record for the number of new citizens: in 2025, German passports were issued to 309.8 thousand people in 14 federal states alone. This is more than the previous high of 2024, when citizenship was granted to 292,000 people.
The suicide of a 15-year-old girl in the center of the capital has shaken society, exposing the acute problem of teenage psychological crises and the ineffectiveness of state support mechanisms.
Preparatory works for the summer season continue in the “Green Theater”, located in the park “Valea Morilor” in Chisinau. This is reported by the Chisinau Municipality Mayor’s Office.
More than 74 thousand inhabitants of settlements on the left bank of the Nistru river are registered in the national system of compulsory health insurance. Of these, more than 61 thousand are insured by the Moldovan government. The data were presented by the Director General of the National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) Ion Dodon.
Amendments to the Condominium Act change the rules for the creation and governance of condominium associations and establish new thresholds regarding signatures and voting on resolutions.
