News about Social sphere

The head of the AIPA department has been detained in connection with a case involving influence peddling.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will hold an emergency meeting with the organization’s leadership in Morocco on Wednesday following the collapse of a multibillion-dollar deal to sell commercial rights, which sparked an open conflict within world soccer and has become one of the most serious challenges for the FIFA president during his tenure.

Moldova will hold the inauguration of its chief rabbi after a 12-year gap in the position.

The concept for the new tax reform will be officially presented on August 6, but the authorities have already revealed its main provisions. The previous version of the document was withdrawn following a wave of criticism from the public and the business community and is said to have been one of the reasons for the government’s resignation.

An armed man was detained in California who was allegedly surveying the security system ahead of a planned fundraiser for U.S. President Donald Trump.

President Maia Sandu signed a decree appointing Liliana Vitsu-Eșanu as director of the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation following the approval of Anna Revenko’s resignation letter.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced that it has begun drafting a government resolution to approve the Regulations on the Accreditation of Foreign Journalists in the Republic of Moldova.

Employees of the National Bank of Moldova demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism, and their salary levels must also be analyzed in light of competition in the banking market. This opinion was expressed by the Secretary General of the Government, Alexei Buzu.

Moldova’s Academic Freedom Index in 2025 stood at 0.69, which is 15% lower than it was ten years earlier. The global average is 0.55, with the lowest score at 0.02 and the highest at 0.98.

The U.S. State Department is exploring the possibility of requiring some immigration visa applicants to post a cash bond of up to $100,000, according to The Wall Street Journal. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott also confirmed that this option is indeed being considered.

Fines of up to 2 million lei may be imposed on companies and organizations that violate personal data processing regulations. The law, passed two years ago, will take effect on August 23 and will establish new requirements for the protection of personal information, as well as expand citizens’ rights to appeal the unlawful use of their data.

In addition to participating in investment projects and providing funding, the diaspora can bring to Moldova the personal experience, knowledge, norms, standards, and values it has gained in its countries of residence. This view was expressed by participants in “Youth Talk: Youth Change the World.”

Moldova has a great opportunity to become a wonderful and beautiful country, especially with the help of young people from the diaspora. The experience they’ve gained abroad sets them apart and allows them to bring new ideas for the country’s development. PAS MP Eugeniu Sinchevici made this statement at the event “Youth Talk: Youth Changes the World.”

Moldova needs to start finding common ground. Not about everything at once, and not about the past. But at least on what kind of country we are trying to build and whether there is a place in it for people with different experiences, languages and views of what is happening.

The Patriot Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation has 11 managers and only 2 subordinates. The average salary is 47,710 lei.

Graduates of the Faculty of Design at the Technical University of Moldova represented the national design school at Feeric Fashion Week in Romania. This collaborative project by young designers served not only as an international showcase for the graduates but also as an example of how specialized education can prepare young professionals for the job market.

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NARE) has approved new rates for water supply and sewerage services provided by four companies, including Apă-Canal Chișinău.

Pressure on Meta and other smart glasses manufacturers is mounting as European privacy regulators step up oversight of these devices, which look very similar to ordinary glasses. According to European authorities, covert recording poses risks beyond just privacy.

For the first time in history, the Eiffel Tower may be illuminated in the colors of the Republic of Moldova’s national flag to mark the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence.

Writers, translators, and publishers from Moldova will gain access to programs that support the translation, editing, and promotion of literary works in European markets. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of an agreement on the Ministry of Culture’s accession to the European literary network TRADUKI.