News about Social sphere

Organizers of drug dens face up to 15 years in prison. Authorities are tightening penalties for setting up places where illegal substances are used. The relevant bill was passed on its second reading and will take effect on August 28 of this year.

The right of a suspect, accused person, or defendant to remain silent and not to testify against themselves will be further enshrined in national legislation in accordance with European Union standards. The relevant bill was introduced by State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice Mihai Georgescu and passed on first reading.

A unified information system will bring together the full range of information on workplace risk factors, their impact on workers, medical examinations, and occupational diseases.

Paris has unexpectedly topped the global ranking of cities with the best street food. It surpassed traditional culinary destinations and took first place thanks to its wide variety of dishes and the high ratings of its establishments. These are the findings of a study by Radical Storage, which surveyed 6,897 street food vendors in the world’s 100 most popular cities.

Officials from the Ministry of Finance and labor unions discussed wage reform today.  

Parliament approved the Restart reform in its first reading, which calls for the creation of 35 regional education agencies directly subordinate to the Ministry of Education and Research. Authorities argue that the reform will transform education into a “social elevator” accessible to all children, while the opposition warns of excessive centralization and the consolidation of political control over the system.

In accordance with the provisions of Law No. 291 of December 16, 2016, on the Organization and Conduct of Gambling, the Public Services Agency has published a list of websites, platforms, and applications that are prohibited within the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

The National Food Safety Agency has announced a recall of “BATTER flavor COOKIES” from Becky’s B.V. (Netherlands) from stores. The product is packaged in round tin boxes containing 114 grams of product. The production date is 09/22/25, and the expiration date is 09/21/27. The lot number is PG22IYD.

More than 9.15 million lei have been invested in the renovation and equipping of the State Labor Inspectorate’s offices in the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection building in Chisinau. This investment complements broader support for reform and the development of an inclusive labor market in Moldova.

Employees of the new regional agencies being established by the government as part of the Restart education reform may receive salaries nearly three times higher than those of school teachers.

Nearly all citizens who paid the fixed premium for mandatory health insurance in the first half of 2026 used the government’s MPay service. These figures were presented at a meeting of the Board of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that by July 31, the government will present a package of measures aimed at increasing transparency in public sector compensation and limiting unjustified payments to officials and executives of state-owned enterprises.

The Capital’s Main Directorate for Housing, Public Utilities, and Urban Improvement, in cooperation with the sector prefectures, will designate areas for the installation of mobile water distribution stations for the public.

Proceeds from the privatization of state assets should be used to establish a funded pension system for Moldovan citizens. This view was expressed by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.

One of the most ambitious museum projects of the 21st century has finally been given an opening date. The Guggenheim Museum in Abu Dhabi will welcome its first visitors on December 11, 2026. The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism made the announcement, bringing to a close nearly two decades of the project, which was first announced back in 2006.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has increased the amount of grant funding to support temporary shelters for refugees from Ukraine located in the Republic of Moldova.

The government has approved the national program “Independence That Unites Us: Moldova-35,” dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Moldova’s independence. A budget of up to 10 million lei has been allocated for the organization of the cultural and artistic program on August 27, which will cover all expenses related to the event.

Health Minister Alexandru Gasnash stated that the new information system for monitoring drug inventories will enable the government to identify the risks of shortages in advance and take measures before drug shortages affect patients. The government has approved the concept for the system—the first national platform that will provide centralized oversight of drug availability throughout the country.

Employers participating in the dual education system will be reimbursed for half of the costs of training students. The government has approved a corresponding state support mechanism for companies that invest in vocational training for young people.

The Moldovan government has approved health regulations to ensure the quality of bathing water.