Moldova is becoming increasingly dependent on external financing. At the same time, reform-driven financial instruments are increasingly being replaced by “politicized financing”, with economic criteria taking a back seat. This can be considered the beginning of a dangerous slide for the country.
On May 6, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova organized, on the platform of the Sectoral Entrepreneurship Committee, a public-private dialogue on the regulation of sugar production and import and the search for balanced solutions for the entire value chain in this sector.
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.
Media magnate and philanthropist Ted Turner, the founder of CNN TV channel died at the 88th year of life. This was reported by CNN with reference to the press release of Turner Enterprises.
By the end of the day on May 6, the dollar exchange rate fell to the lowest level since the beginning of the war in the Middle East. The reason was the appearance of information that Washington and Tehran came close to signing a peace agreement.
The head coach of Portuguese “Benfica” Jose Mourinho agrees to lead the leet of Real Madrid. However, to do this, the “Royal Club” must fulfill 10 conditions of the Portuguese, who in the soccer world has been nicknamed “The Special One”.
On May 5, 2026, employees of the Customs Service Canine Center participated in a seminar on capacity building of the Customs Service’s canine units, which was held at the Otach – Mogyliv-Podilskyi border crossing (Ukraine).
Ilon Musk announced that the Grok 4.3 model showed the best results in difficult tests on law and finance. The announcement caused controversy: some users speak of a breakthrough, others – of marketing without transparent evidence.
Moldovan customs authorities stopped an attempt to smuggle commemorative coins and items of historical value hidden from inspection at the Leuseni checkpoint.
On May 5, the first 20 members of the National Army received diplomas for completing the vocational training program at the TechZone center.
London Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the return leg of the Champions League semifinal to become the first Champions League finalist. The meeting was held in London at the Emirates Stadium.
European Union countries’ oil and gas import costs rose sharply in March-April 2026, exceeding an additional €30 billion, European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jorgensen told a briefing in Brussels.
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.
The United States sharply increased its oil exports and actually became the world’s number one supplier. The restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz also reduced Saudi Arabia’s exports and changed the balance of the global market.
The Romanian government headed by Ilie Bolojan has resigned after a vote of no confidence initiated by opposition forces. According to media reports, the initiative was supported by 281 parliamentarians with the required minimum of 233 votes.
Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu held bilateral meetings in Brussels with European Commission Director General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations Geert Jan Koopman, as well as with United States Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder. Discussions focused on opportunities for cooperation to strengthen regional energy security, promote sectoral reforms, investment and integration into the European energy market.
In the first four months of the year, CNAM transferred more than LE 6 billion for medical and pharmaceutical services provided to the population.
The Internal Protection and Anti-Corruption Service (SPIA) of the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS), suppressed the activity of a criminal group specialized in the production and sale of forged documents, including identity cards and driving licenses issued by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Romania.
Tournament debutant Wu Yijie of China defeated 2005 World Champion Sean Murphy of England in a thrilling final at the 2026 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England. In the 35-frame final, the young snooker player won the deciding game in a 17-17 tie, adding to the value of his triumph.
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.
