The inflation crisis is over, but Europeans are still feeling its effects. As of early 2026, real wages (incomes adjusted for inflation) remain below their early 2021 levels in one out of every three European countries.
Apple took the top spot among the world’s largest companies by market capitalization, overtaking Nvidia. The change in leadership came after Apple’s stock rose and investor interest waned in overvalued AI-related stocks.
The main threat to the climate during the World Cup comes not from the stadiums, but from the fans themselves. According to estimates by scientists at the University of Cambridge, the travel of millions of spectators to the 2026 World Cup matches will result in greenhouse gas emissions comparable to the annual emissions of an entire country.
Dinosaur skeletons are becoming a new target for billionaires. Wealthy collectors are willing to pay tens of millions of dollars for rare fossils, turning these ancient giants into one of the most expensive alternative assets.
The state-owned company “Loteria Nationala a Moldovei” ended 2025 with a record net profit of 290.6 million lei. This is nearly 20% more than the previous year.
The state-owned company Energocom has submitted a request to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (NARE) with a proposal to increase the regulated natural gas tariff for residential consumers by 45.2%—from 13.35 to 19.38 lei per cubic meter, excluding VAT. Including VAT, the price could rise from 14.42 to 20.93 lei per cubic meter if the regulator approves the request.
The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record $50 million in prize money—8% more than the champion of the previous World Cup. If Spain defeats Argentina in the final on July 19 in New York, the national team players will split 45% of that amount in accordance with an agreement with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Hungary has embarked on a sweeping revision of its Constitution following the change in government, launching a reform aimed at dismantling the institutions established during Viktor Orbán’s years in power. At the same time, Budapest has achieved its first results in negotiations with Brussels: the European Union has already approved the release of up to 10 billion euros from previously frozen funds.
Tourists in Bucharest are booking apartments in buildings that Romanian authorities consider the most dangerous in the event of an earthquake. An investigation revealed more than 200 listings on Airbnb and Booking.com in buildings where renting out units is prohibited due to high risk.
The apps of VK, Russia’s largest internet holding company—including its social networks, email services, and the “Max” messenger—are no longer available for download from the Google Play Store for Android devices. Previously, some of these Russian services had also been removed from the App Store.
The world’s most profitable airlines earned a record $25.11 billion, but the fallout from the conflict involving Iran is already beginning to change the situation. This is the conclusion reached by the Dubai-based investment firm One Investments after analyzing the latest financial results of the world’s largest airlines.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed appointing Serhiy Koretsky, the CEO of Naftogaz of Ukraine, as prime minister. The nomination has already been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, where lawmakers are expected to consider it in the near future.
The government has approved Roman Cojuhari’s resignation as director general of the Public Property Agency. The decision was made following a scandal involving the state-owned enterprise MoldATSA, for which Kozhukhar had previously taken responsibility.
The Cabinet of Ministers has increased the state quota for training specialists at universities. In the new academic year, 9,013 students will be able to study at public expense—301 more than the previous year. The additional spots will primarily go to future teachers, engineers, and medical professionals. In this way, the authorities hope to reduce the labor shortage in key sectors of the economy.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv today, July 15. This time, the talks are focused not only on Ukraine’s European integration but also on joint arms production, which Brussels views as one of the key elements of its support for Kyiv.
European Union member states have agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians for another year—until March 4, 2028. At the same time, the Council of the European Union approved new conditions for granting this status to some future applicants.
Warren Buffett has decided not to direct future donations to the Bill Gates Foundation and intends to contribute approximately $6 billion to his family’s four charitable foundations over the next eight years.
The Russian military carried out a series of strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, four vessels used to deliver cargo for the Ukrainian Armed Forces were struck on the night of July 15.
Endava, a leader in the IT market, ended 2025 with a net profit of 45.2 million lei, which is half the previous year’s figure. The decline in financial performance was driven by a drop in sales and currency fluctuations.
The European aviation market finds itself in a vulnerable position: the region’s fuel reserves will last less than 30 days, and new risks in the Middle East could complicate jet fuel supplies. Europe has already increased imports from the U.S. and Asia, ramped up refinery utilization, and tapped into reserves, but its dependence on external suppliers remains high.
