News about Social sphere

Municipal services have become more active for the Easter holidays. The Association for the Management of Green Plants approved 12 projects to improve parks, squares and green areas in Chisinau and neighboring settlements.

The Moldovan authorities recognize the need to adapt the social policy and pension system in the conditions of population ageing, but the issue of changing the retirement age is not considered at this stage. This was stated by Minister of Labor and Social Protection Natalia Plugaru.

Separate collection of recyclable and biodegradable waste as well as its recycling and reuse remain underdeveloped and economically unattractive for market players.

The website of the Parliament has been down since April 14, in the afternoon – the reason was a power failure.

The Civic Congress announced its withdrawal from the Alternativa parliamentary faction, making it clear that the decision was due to the lack of common political views, shared responsibility and a coherent position within the association.

The reform of the local public administration can be realized in two stages. This opinion was expressed by PAS deputy Vasile Gradinaru. According to him, the liquidation of districts is a justified measure, but their complete abolition is limited by constitutional aspects.

The most demanded high-tech diagnostic services in 2025 in the compulsory health insurance system were computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is these methods that occupy leading positions among complex and expensive examinations performed at the expense of the compulsory health insurance fund.

Digitalization of healthcare will be one of the key areas that Moldova will develop with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the next two years. The relevant provision is contained in the Cooperation Agreement for 2026-2027, signed on April 14 in Copenhagen at the headquarters of the WHO Regional Office for Europe.

Almost 1.55 billion lei is envisaged for the implementation of the state order for the training of personnel in vocational education institutions under the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Health in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Moldova is updating the rules for radio amateurs. The classification of licenses is introduced, the conditions for working on different types of equipment are specified and requirements for foreign operators are fixed. Recommendations are also given on the use of the international phonetic alphabet.

The role of the humanities in the modern world is not diminishing, but is on the contrary increasing markedly. They are the basis for understanding language, thinking and information, without which the development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence is impossible. This opinion was expressed by Olga Gerlovan, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor at the Ion Creanga State Pedagogical University.

The suspension of the Prima Casa program has a negative impact on the construction sector and the population’s access to housing. According to Pavel Postolacchi, the manager of Gonvaro-Con, a significant part of development projects were implemented with loans under this program.

Children from the Moldovan diaspora can apply for the government’s DOR program until April 22 this year. It is intended not only for children from the diaspora, but also for those who live in Moldova.

The EU Delegation to Moldova announced the completion of repair works at the Pro Familia maternity center in Causeni.

Developing countries could face a shortfall of 800 million jobs over the next 10 years, increasing the risks of migration and social instability.

Ukraine proposes to introduce a reduced VAT rate of 14% for basic food products. This measure is seen as a mechanism to curb food prices due to rising fuel prices.

Equipment and works under the Higher Education Project will be exempt from VAT, customs duties and excise duties. This includes purchases of scientific and laboratory equipment, IT systems, servers and digital platforms, as well as renovation of educational buildings and dormitories.

American entrepreneur Ilon Musk reacted sharply to the results of the parliamentary elections in Hungary, saying on his social network X that the country had allegedly come under the influence of financier George Soros.

In official Latvia, the Resurrection of Christ was celebrated this year on April 5. This is probably why the accounts of the country’s leaders do not mention one of the main holidays, which the Orthodox inhabitants of Latvia widely celebrate on April 12.

In 2025, 122,900 children were enrolled in kindergartens, a decrease of 4,300, or 3.4%, compared to 2024.