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German retail giant REWE may close one of the longest chapters of its European expansion. The group is considering selling the Penny Market business in Italy in whole or in parts.

This opinion was expressed by Moldovan economist and analyst Sergei Banari in the project of the Belarusian news agency BelTA “In theme.

For several years now, a significant part of Chinese youth, disillusioned with their economic prospects, has been adhering to the principle of “lying down”, i.e. refusing in principle to engage in career competition (the notorious “rat race”).

Citizens of Moldova and Ukraine will be able to receive pensions for the length of service earned in the neighboring state, regardless of where they live now. The Moldovan government will consider on Wednesday, May 27, a draft ratification of an agreement with Ukraine in the social security sector.

The documents of graduation obtained abroad will be automatically recognized in Moldova. This measure is stipulated in the regulation prepared by the Ministry of Education and Research, which aims to simplify access to study and employment for those who studied in other countries.

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi held a meeting in Shanghai with the official distributors of Milestii Mici wines, the Shanghai-based company Lanci, during which they discussed the prospects of expanding the export of Moldovan wines to the Chinese market and promoting Moldova’s image through wine products.

TikTok Shop is rapidly expanding across Europe, but its influence on major online retailers in the fashion industry remains limited. This is the conclusion reached by Goldman Sachs analysts in a new study on the development of social commerce.

The Ukrainian railroad logistics market enters the 2026/27 season with a risk of shortage of grain carriers. This situation may arise even if the volume of grain exports in the new marketing season will be lower compared to the previous year.

Public debt service costs in developed countries are growing rapidly, reaching record global levels. This process is caused by the need for emergency anti-crisis borrowing and a long period of high interest rates set by central banks to fight inflation. Between 2020 and 2025, the ratio of public debt to GDP in developed countries increased by 25-30% on average.

The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Meta and WhatsApp. This was reported by the Attorney General of the state Ken Paxton. As follows from the statement of claim filed in the Harrison County Court, the defendants provided users with false information about the degree of protection of correspondence.

The Republic of Moldova, according to Microsoft, ranks 60th out of 146 countries in the world in the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI).

According to the latest European Union statistics, the price of natural gas for household consumers in Moldova does not exceed the EU average. In 2025, the highest natural gas prices for households were recorded in Sweden (€0.2092 per kWh), the Netherlands (€0.1719) and Italy (€0.1481). The cheapest gas was in Hungary (€0.0340 per kWh), Croatia (€0.0543) and Romania (€0.0566).

The European Central Bank (ECB) warned of the risks of issuing euro-stablecoins – they can reduce bank lending and complicate control over interest rates. About it writes Reuters with reference to sources.

Heavy rainfall provoked an emergency situation in Calarasi district. In the village of Hîrzauca, a local dam broke, causing a sharp rise in the water level. The formed powerful stream is moving towards the village of Palanca. The authorities warn of a real threat of flooding in the villages of Myndra and Leordoaja.

Japanese Nissan Motor has abandoned plans to produce components for electric cars in the UK. It is about the project of JATCO, a subsidiary of Nissan’s powertrain manufacturer, which planned to build a facility for the production of electric powertrains in Sunderland. The project was officially unveiled in January 2025 with the support of the British government.

Swedish startup W Social is preparing to launch a public beta version of its social platform in June 2026. The project is positioned as a European alternative to major social networks, including X, Insragram and TikTok.

US President Donald Trump has said that an agreement with Iran has been “largely reached” and that details will be announced soon. He said that the deal would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, but did not disclose details.

Turkey’s state-owned banks were forced to make large-scale currency interventions following a court ruling against a Turkish opposition leader, and the stock market collapsed 6.1 percent in a short time.

The Republic of Moldova is entering an important investment phase by investing significant financial resources in the energy efficiency of public buildings.

In two weeks, on June 7, Armenia will hold elections to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament. Nineteen political forces are registered to participate in the elections: two blocs and 17 parties. The total number of voters is 2,483,520. This figure is comparable to that of Moldova, and the parallels do not end there.
