The State Property Agency has announced the launch of an investment tender for the privatization of the state-owned enterprise “Chisinau Glass Factory” as a single property complex.
An investment tender has been announced for the privatization of the Chisinau Glass Factory
The European Union is drafting new transparency rules for content created using artificial intelligence.
AI content in Europe will be subject to mandatory transparency rules starting in August
The International Arbitration Tribunal in The Hague found that Russia had violated certain provisions of international maritime law during the construction of the Crimean Bridge across the Kerch Strait, but rejected Ukraine’s main claims regarding the status of the strait, control over marine resources, and the dismantling of the structure.
The Hague Arbitration Tribunal has concluded its review of the 10-year dispute between Ukraine and Russia
Effective January 1, 2027, cash gifts in Moldova may be included in the recipient’s gross taxable income. This does not apply to transfers between spouses and first-degree relatives.
Authorities propose imposing an income tax on gifts
The Romanian National Road Infrastructure Investment Company (CNIR) will sign a contract with Itinera Spa (Italy), funded under the SAFE program, for the construction of Section 4 of the A8 motorway between Târgu Neamț (Moța) – Iași – Ungheni.
An Italian company will build a section of the A8 highway connecting Romania with the Republic of Moldova
A new cycle of escalation in the Middle East. The U.S. launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of shooting down an American helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to a helicopter shot down in the Strait of Hormuz
The lavender fields of Provence, which are one of the symbols of the region and of France’s tourism industry, are becoming unprofitable. This is forcing some farmers to switch to other types of agricultural production, including poultry farming and the cultivation of alternative crops.
French farmers don’t want to grow lavender
For several months, the rotunda of the Paris Stock Exchange was transformed into a giant cloud of fog. Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya presented her famous fog sculpture “Cloud No. 07156” in the rotunda, which became the centerpiece of the Clair-obscur exhibition, dedicated to the exploration of light, shadow, and the perception of space. The installation will be open to visitors until September 14.
The Paris Stock Exchange has vanished into thin air
Some 76% of the world’s largest organizations have formally introduced the position of Chief AI Officer (CAIO) in 2026.
IBM report confirms companies are moving towards an era of ‘AI CEOs’
The actors and writers who will be competing for the 99th annual Academy Awards must be human.
Oscar organizers have banned AI-generated actors and scripts
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”
Significant exchange rate fluctuations and increased reliance on short-term borrowing exacerbate fiscal risks, as they require frequent refinancing. The Audit Office conducted an assessment of public debt management, state guarantees, and refinancing in 2025, identifying deviations from the external public debt ceilings and from the target ranges set out in the Medium-Term Debt Management Program.
Court of Accounts: National Debt Increases Pressure on the Budget
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
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 British company Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred supplier for a project to build three small modular reactors (SMRs) in Sweden. The project could be one of the biggest steps toward reviving the country’s nuclear energy sector in recent decades.
A new era of nuclear energy in Europe begins in Sweden
The presidential adviser for relations with citizens in the country and the diaspora, Larisa Miculec, has been dismissed from her post on the basis of her resignation. The corresponding decree was signed by Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Friday, May 29.
Larisa Mikulets leaves the Presidential Administration and goes to Ireland with a diplomatic mission
Moldova is preparing to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the proclamation of independence. The government has drafted a national program of jubilee events entitled “Independence that unites us. Moldova-35”.
Moldova has started preparations for celebrating the 35th anniversary of independence
Domestic producers who continue to export goods to Russia and Belarus need to be helped in finding new sales markets in light of the risks associated with the possible closure of these directions. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugen Osmochescu.
The government will help manufacturers doing business with Russia and Belarus find alternative markets
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
Work has begun on laying pipelines for Romania’s Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea, one of the European Union’s largest energy fields with estimated reserves of 100 billion cubic meters of recoverable gas.
Pipeline laying work has begun for Romania’s largest offshore gas project in the Black Sea
The world’s 500 richest people saw their combined wealth increase by $336 billion in a single day yesterday.
The world’s wealthiest individuals saw their fortunes soar to record levels in a single day
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
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
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
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
The inauguration of Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Arkange Touadera on March 30, 2026 in the capital Bangui has suddenly become one of the high-profile topics of international politics.
African and Caribbean countries demand billions of dollars in reparations from Europe
The American corporation Nvidia has officially announced a large-scale issuance of investment-grade corporate bonds totaling $25 billion. This marks the tech giant’s first foray into the debt market since June 2021.
Nvidia is returning to the debt market
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”
Democratic political strategist James Carville is best known for coining the slogan of Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential campaign: “It’s the economy, stupid.” This holds true for this November’s midterm elections as well, and President Donald Trump’s Republican Party appears to be headed for a crushing defeat.
Trump’s economy is bad news for Republicans
Authorities claim that Moldova’s social protection system is “very generous” and covers citizens practically from the very beginning of their lives—even from the time they are in their mother’s womb. These statements were made at a meeting of the Public Finance Oversight Committee, which reviewed the implementation of the State Social Insurance Budget for 2025.
Authorities describe the social welfare system as “very generous”: “Care for citizens begins even in the womb”
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
In the first quarter of 2026, value added in the “Information Services and Communications” sector decreased by 8% compared to the first quarter of 2025. This reduced total GDP by 0.7%. These figures are provided by Marina Solovyova, Program Director at Expert Grup.
An alarming trend has emerged in Moldova’s IT sector
The marginal tariff for regular road transportation of passengers between settlements of the republic is set at 0.89 lei/km.
The marginal tariff for inter-district passenger transportation services was determined
In the Republic of Moldova, the country’s largest electricity storage system with a total capacity of 60 MWh was put into operation in Radeni.
The largest green energy storage system in Moldova was put into operation in Radeni
The Danish restaurant Noma, which has repeatedly been named one of the best in the world, is preparing to reopen following a reputational crisis surrounding its founder and working conditions within the team.
The world’s best restaurant is reopening after a scandal over working conditions
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.
Poland is arguing over a new minimum wage. The price of the question?
Poland is becoming one of the main hubs for labor migration in Europe. Last year alone, the number of foreign workers in Poland increased by more than 7%—to 1.14 million. At the same time, the concentration of labor migrants in Poland is shifting from large cities (in particular, Warsaw, where foreigners account for 18% of the workforce) to smaller regions—the powiats.
Where in Poland do the largest proportions of foreign workers live, and who are they?
The 2026 World Cup final will take place on July 19. Meanwhile, researchers at the University of Liverpool have already used a supercomputer and machine learning to predict the most likely outcome of the tournament.
A supercomputer has named the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup and the future winner of the Golden Boot
Indian authorities were forced to take extraordinary measures after exam questions were leaked on the Telegram messaging app. The government restricted access to the platform until June 22 in order to administer the medical entrance exam again.
Telegram’s operations have been restricted in India due to exams
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
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
