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The US has released the first batch of files dating back to 1948 to increase transparency about unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The archive contains unusual sighting reports made by astronauts and pilots.

FBI archives: Nazis may have had UFO-like flying objects

FBI archives: Nazis may have had UFO-like flying objects

Today, 16:24

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) reported a favorable economic growth forecast for the first quarter of 2026, noting positive dynamics in industry, agriculture and retail trade. However, along with this, the National Bank decided to tighten monetary policy to control inflation by raising the prime rate to 6.5% per annum.

The National Bank gave the economy a favorable outlook

The National Bank gave the economy a favorable outlook

Today, 16:52
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The beauty industry has found a new audience where no one has looked before – in the Formula 1 paddock. While motorsport has been associated for decades with oil giants, watch brands and energy companies, Sephora, Charlotte Tilbury and LVMH have all hit the tracks in 2026. The reason is simple: women have become one of the fastest growing segments of the championship’s audience.

The beauty industry has discovered Formula One

The beauty industry has discovered Formula One

08 May 2026

A large-scale forest fire has started in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations reported that the area of the fire has already exceeded 1.1 thousand hectares. The radiation background has not changed.

Fire in Chernobyl zone breaks out, but radiation background unchanged

Fire in Chernobyl zone breaks out, but radiation background unchanged

08 May 2026

The representatives of AGCO international group of companies discussed the agro-technological policy of the Republic of Moldova with MAIA Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Ludmila Catlabuga during their visit to Moldova.

AGCO Corporation chose Moldova

AGCO Corporation chose Moldova

08 May 2026

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again found himself in the center of public attention – this time because of the merch associated with the future Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The project’s online store began selling decorative brooches with a silhouette of the building of the complex, and it was these brooches that provoked a new wave of ridicule on social networks.

$850 million ugliness: the “Obama fortress” has once again blown up the internet

$850 million ugliness: the “Obama fortress” has once again blown up the internet

08 May 2026
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On May 4, the Asian Development Bank announced a project that could change the way we use technology forever. It’s about creating a giant network that connects energy and the Internet across the continent, from Tokyo to the remote corners of Southeast Asia. This is not just a construction project, but an attempt to turn the entire region into a single supercomputer. The bank is ready to allocate $70 billion for this by 2035.

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

Asia is building a $70 billion “digital superhighway”

04 May 2026

The problem of trade in theses and dissertations in Moldova has become so obvious that the authorities are forced to bring it to the level of parliamentary discussions and prepare systematic measures for its suppression.

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

Business on diplomas will be discussed in parliament

03 May 2026

The Ministry of Energy initiated the process of granting the status of a strategic object of national interest for the country’s energy security to the construction of the 400 kV Straseni-Gutinas transmission line, as well as the modernization of the 330 kV power plant in Straseni.

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

The Straseni-Gutinas line will be given the status of a strategic project

05 May 2026

Currently, there is a restriction on electricity supply between the EU on one side and Moldova and Ukraine on the other, which was initially 1.8 GW, then increased to 2 and then to 2.4 GW.

Moldova will be able to receive more electricity from the EU

Moldova will be able to receive more electricity from the EU

Today, 17:17

Moldovan President Maia Sandu will receive in Chisinau on May 9 Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulidis, who will pay an official visit to the country at the invitation of the head of state.

Cypriot president to visit Chisinau on May 9

Cypriot president to visit Chisinau on May 9

08 May 2026

In the morning of Friday, May 8, an earthquake was registered in one of the regions of Ukraine. It occurred in Transcarpathian region, near the town of Vinogradov. The magnitude on the Richter scale was 2.0 points.

The first earthquake in Ukraine in May. Near the border with Romania

The first earthquake in Ukraine in May. Near the border with Romania

08 May 2026

The Zambian government has canceled at the last minute the RightsCon 2026 conference that was to be held in Lusaka from May 5 to 8. The forum is considered the largest global platform at the intersection of technology, human rights and digital politics.

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

Scandal amid digital rights: Zambia canceled RightsCon’s biggest forum

05 May 2026

The European Union remains Moldova’s key financial partner, providing more than 72% of direct foreign investments, about 59% of external grants and more than 19% of the country’s external loans. This was stated by IDIS Viitorul expert Veaceslav Ionita.

More than 72% of foreign investments in Moldova come from the EU

More than 72% of foreign investments in Moldova come from the EU

Today, 17:34

Paris is still the most expensive city on the secondary housing market in France. The average price here reaches about 10 thousand euros per square meter, and this is almost twice as high as in most major cities of the country.

Paris holds maximum house prices

Paris holds maximum house prices

05 May 2026

The Republic of Moldova now has a roadmap, a GIS database and a set of technical tools to bring the Emerald Network in line with Natura 2000 standards, developed under the first LIFE project implemented in the country.

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

There are more than 60 “emerald sites” in Moldova

29 April 2026

The Republic of Moldova plans to expand the system of human biomonitoring, including newborns. The initiative is implemented by the National Agency of Public Health within the framework of the scientific program on chemical risk assessment.

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

Experts will study the effects of lead on newborns

04 May 2026

Infrastructure financing, transport corridor development, logistics modernization, digitalization of transport processes and the use of innovative technologies to improve efficiency and connectivity were the focus of discussions at the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (IFT).

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

Moldova participated in the summit on financing sustainable transport

08 May 2026

Today, May 8, European stock markets fell sharply after a new round of escalation between the United States and Iran. Investors began to withdraw from risky assets amid fears that the fragile truce between the parties could finally break down and the conflict could hit global oil supplies.

European stocks declined amid escalating Iran-US conflict

European stocks declined amid escalating Iran-US conflict

08 May 2026

The government proposes to change the rules of operation of the company “Moldova HiTech Park” in order to start using the 80 million lei budgeted for 2026. Currently, due to the lack of a clear mechanism, this money is virtually “frozen”.

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

Government unblocks 80 million lei for “Moldova HiTech Park”

04 May 2026

PARIS/LOVELAND-The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced in early April a plan to deliver half of its government services using agent-based artificial intelligence (AI) within the next two years. According to the plan, AI will play the role of an “executive partner” that “analyzes, decides, executes and improves in real time” without human intervention.

Watch out for AI government

Watch out for AI government

03 May 2026

The town of Cricova, part of the Chisinau municipality, is facing an acute shortage of burial places, forcing the local authorities to look for a solution to expand the existing cemeteries. In this context, a group of deputies proposes to transfer a land plot of 0.8754 hectares from the state property to the Cricova City Hall.

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

There are not enough cemetery spaces in the town of Cricova

04 May 2026

In October 2025, the Moldovan government imposed a de facto ban on sugar imports from Serbia to the Moldovan market for a period of 200 days under the pretext of protecting the sector. This measure was presented as a supportive measure to give local sugar producers another hypothetical chance to “perk up”. Even at the cost of quite real sacrifices imposed on the entire food industry of Moldova. Let us assess what happened in the end.

How to clog the market: the unseemly story of one Moldovan government project

How to clog the market: the unseemly story of one Moldovan government project

21 April 2026

Customers in Moldova this spring are increasingly choosing not specialized sports equipment, but universal clothing and footwear that are suitable for city, travel, office and training at the same time. Against this background, Adidas is strengthening its position in the lifestyle-fashion segment, where demand is growing faster than in the classic performance sport segment.

Retro and lifestyle: how the demand for Adidas is changing in Moldova

Retro and lifestyle: how the demand for Adidas is changing in Moldova

08 May 2026

The reigning winner of the Champions League last season, PSG, will play in the final of Europe’s premier club tournament for the second time in a row. On the evening of May 6 in Munich, the club from Paris played a draw with local Bayern Munich in the return match of the semifinal of the Champions League 2025/26 – 1:1 and on the sum of the two meetings reached the final.

The second finalist of the Champions League was Paris Saint-Germain

The second finalist of the Champions League was Paris Saint-Germain

07 May 2026

Artificial intelligence will not replace doctors and the main human component of medical practice – compassion and relations between doctor and patient. This was stated by Health Minister Emil Ceban at the 11th International Scientific Congress for medical students, doctoral students and young doctors “MedEspera”.

AI will not replace doctors and compassion – Emil Cheban

AI will not replace doctors and compassion – Emil Cheban

Today, 09:29

The figure of 3,000 inhabitants per administrative center, proposed as a minimum threshold within the framework of the local self-government reform, has no scientific justification. This opinion was expressed by expert Viorel Rusu during the public discussion “Administrative-territorial reform in Moldova. Concept”.

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

Expert: The threshold of 3,000 inhabitants per mayor’s office is not scientifically confirmed

02 May 2026

A direct rail line will be built between the two airports in Istanbul, Turkey, separated by the Bosphorus Strait, which will make it much easier to travel when transferring, Logos Press reported.

Istanbul has made it easier to transfer between airports

Istanbul has made it easier to transfer between airports

06 April 2026
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