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    Italy, Greece, and Switzerland are actively attracting high-net-worth individuals from around the world, while the United Kingdom, Germany, and France are losing ground in the competition for wealthy residents. This is the conclusion of the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2026.

    Global Economy 21 June 2026

    Iran has warned that it will halt energy supplies from the Middle East if the agreements reached with the United States are not fulfilled. This was stated by Mohammad Mohber, an adviser to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.

    Energy 21 June 2026

    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year sentence for one of the largest financial frauds in history, is making ambitious plans for life after his release. He told his cellmate that he would need $50 million to $100 million in seed capital to “make serious money,” and mentioned a cryptocurrency project that “everyone will flock to.” At the same time, he appealed to Donald Trump for a presidential pardon, and his parents hired lobbyists.

    Technology & Innovation 21 June 2026

    The U.S. may, in Washington’s interest, impose a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if the deal with Iran falls through. U.S. President Donald Trump issued this warning on Saturday, June 20, on the social media platform Truth Social.

    Global Economy 21 June 2026

    Starting January 1, 2027, the minimum rate for property tax and land tax may be 0.1%, and the maximum rate may be 1%. This amendment is included in the draft tax policy for 2027.

    Banks & Finance 21 June 2026

    Natalie Plugaru, Minister of Labor and Social Protection, asserts that the proposed changes to the method for calculating annual paid leave will not result in a reduction in the number of days off or the amount of vacation pay.

    Society 21 June 2026

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had returned the Order of the White Eagle—the country’s highest state award, which had been stripped from him by Polish leader Karol Navrotsky—to Poland.

    Politics & Economy 20 June 2026

    Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, stating that this was in response to U.S. actions and Israeli strikes on Lebanon. This was reported by the Iranian news agency Mehr, citing the “Khatam al-Anbia” Armed Forces General Staff.

    Global Economy 20 June 2026

    Latvia has officially joined the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) program by signing an agreement to secure nearly 3.5 billion euros to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities and security.

    Politics & Economy 20 June 2026

    The capital city’s mayor’s office has announced the signing of a contract to oversee the expansion of Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard and the modernization of Industrială and Mesager Streets.

    City & Regions 20 June 2026

    The modernization of the Starokozache-Tudora, Dolinske-Chishmikioi, Lisne-Seiti, and Maloyaroslavets 1-Chadyr-Lunga on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in the Odesa region, according to a statement by Oleksiy Kuleba, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister of Communities and Territories.

    City & Regions 20 June 2026

    Moldovan citizens can now apply online for permits to store and carry firearms, as well as other permits related to civilian firearms.

    Society 20 June 2026

    The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) supports the primary care reform initiated by the Ministry of Health. The company’s CEO, Ion Dodon, stated in an interview with Logos Press that the goal of the reform is to improve access to healthcare services for the public by strengthening the role of family doctors.

    Society 20 June 2026

    As part of the project “Rehabilitation of the Byk River and Flood Protection in the Municipality of Chisinau,” the Chisinau City Hall signed a contract worth approximately 30 million lei to purchase equipment for cleaning and maintaining the storm sewer system.

    City & Regions 20 June 2026

    The sixth phase (since 2008) of the “Strengthening the Vocational Education System in Moldova” (CONSEPT 6) project, with a budget of over 2 million euros, has begun. The focus will be on linking school subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology) to the specific professions taught at vocational schools and the practical needs of future specialists.

    Society 20 June 2026

    On June 19, the National Tourism Office announced the launch of a new phase of grant funding for projects under the National “Sustainable Tourism” Program. The program is funded from the state budget as part of the Growth Plan for Moldova for 2025–2027 and is aimed at developing tourism.

    Sport & Tourism 20 June 2026

    The authorities are proposing to introduce an income tax of 3% on the revenue of the state-owned gambling operator (the National Lottery of Moldova).

    Banks & Finance 20 June 2026

    Spain will direct tourists to less-visited regions to ease the strain on popular resorts. The country expects tourist arrivals to reach 100 million during the 2026 season.

    Sport & Tourism 20 June 2026

    The authorities are proposing to designate the construction and development of the “Moldova HiTech Park” as a public utility project of national importance. Currently, the site allocated for this project lacks the technical and transportation infrastructure necessary for the operation of a technology park of this scale.

    Moldova’s Economy 20 June 2026

    The number of citizens willing to take up arms to defend Poland has nearly halved over the past three years. This trend is particularly alarming among young people under the age of 29.

    Society 20 June 2026

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