Energy Minister Dorin Jungietu demanded that the critical elements of the works at the Chisinau substation under construction, which will make it possible to put the station into operation, be completed by the end of this month, while the rest of the works should be completed by the end of June.
The Government of Moldova will continue its commitment to strengthen partnership with the business community and promote a more applied dialog focused on effective solutions. The authorities’ priorities are aimed at reducing bureaucracy, speeding up administrative processes, digitalizing public services and ensuring clear and predictable rules for entrepreneurs and investors.
The European Commission has faced mounting pressure from a number of European politicians and EU countries after it postponed without explanation the publication of a bill to completely ban Russian oil imports.
US aerospace company SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), according to a registration form in the US Securities and Exchange Commission database.
Two of the biggest stars of world soccer in the last 20 years, Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, could become the first players in history to play in six World Cups.
The Grok Build platform will start publishing daily update reports. The decision reflects the accelerated development of AI tools by Ilon Musk’s company xAI for professional coders and increased competition in the AI coding assistant market.
Experts from Moldova and Romania, representatives of authorities and business associations discussed in Chisinau on May 19 the readiness of Moldovan companies to integrate into the European market and adapt to EU rules.
Deliveries of Nvidia H200 gas pedals to China remain blocked despite the US authorities’ authorization to export the chips to a number of Chinese companies. The situation shows that the technological confrontation between the U.S. and China is beginning to slow down even officially approved deals in the field of artificial intelligence.
From September 1, a new training profile “artificial intelligence” will appear in the curriculum of Russian schools, which will be taught as part of the subject “computer science”.
The global luxury industry is facing a noticeable cooling of demand after several years of record growth. After the pandemic, major fashion houses actively raised prices, taking advantage of high demand and the desire of buyers for status consumption. However, this strategy is now starting to backfire.
World Weather Attribution scientists have warned of a dangerous heat wave during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will be held for the first time in three countries – the United States, Canada and Mexico – and will start on June 11.
Gymnasium from Baurci v. Baurci Gymnasium from the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauz-Yeri was among the 50 finalists of the prestigious international Global Schools Prize 2026.
The German government began the process of selling Uniper on May 19, inviting potential bidders in a deal that could be one of the biggest in Europe this year. The move is designed to put an end to the government’s €13.5 billion rescue plan for the energy group.
As of January 31, 2025, the countries with the highest incarceration rates were Turkey (458 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants), Azerbaijan (271), Republic of Moldova (245), Georgia (232), Hungary (206), Montenegro (200), Albania (192), Poland (189), Latvia (189), Czech Republic (178), Serbia (174), Lithuania (154), and Slovakia (151).
During the annual session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, held in Chisinau on May 15, the foreign ministers of 46 member states of the Council of Europe adopted the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on Combating Money Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism (“Warsaw Convention”).
Portugal’s Jose Mourinho has been appointed head coach of Real Madrid.
Star singer Shakira (full name – Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripol) won in court against the tax authorities in Spain. The Spanish court ordered to return Shakira more than €60 million in taxes and penalties, which the singer paid during the proceedings because of her income in 2011. The previous tax burdens imposed on Shakira were declared invalid.
In order to receive part of the funds from the €90bn loan approved by the EU for Ukraine on April 22, Brussels requires Kiev to change its tax legislation.
Famous Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo did not take part in the awards ceremony for his team in the AFC Champions League Two final.
The match of the final round of the French Ligue 1 between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC was prematurely stopped after the home team’s fans ran onto the pitch. The incident took place amid Nantes’ relegation to the second division. This was reported by the Associated Press, Reuters and a number of European media outlets.
