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Gennaro Gattuso announced his resignation as head coach of Italy’s national soccer team, a day before he was resigned by Gabriele Gravina, president of the soccer federation, Logos Press reported.

The Artemis II mission, which traveled to the moon on the Orion spacecraft, has begun using a new communications system that allows for the transmission of high-definition (4K) video at speeds of up to 260 Mbps, according to Logos Press.

The Environment Ministry has reported the detection of a new transfer of oil products on the Dniester River. According to the ministry, new pollution spots were registered near the bridge near the village of Ungur in Ocnita district.

Authorities in Singapore have announced plans to build new gold vaults to house bullion from other central banks, according to Logos Press.

At an extraordinary meeting on Friday, the Romanian government approved a draft emergency decree aimed at reducing the excise tax on diesel fuel by 30 bani (about 1 Moldovan leu), which will directly reduce the price at gas stations.

At the moment, the state agency Moldsilva coordinates the activities of 19 independent forestry enterprises. More than half of these enterprises are currently unprofitable. The basis of their economic activity is the harvesting and sale of timber, mainly firewood. The reorganization of the forestry enterprises into one state enterprise with a centralized budget and five territorial departments without legal personality will provide savings of about 70 million lei annually by optimizing the staff and reducing administrative costs.

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has completed a major deal with Kering, acquiring its Kering Beauté division for €4 billion. The deal also includes the famous Creed perfume house, which strengthens L’Oréal’s position in the premium perfume segment.

The revived Volga automobile brand continues to expand its lineup and has officially unveiled the new C50 sedan. The model became the second in the brand’s range after the previously announced crossover K50. According to the company, both new products are planned to be launched in the summer of 2026.

Deputies propose to extend benefits for veterans of labor. So that everyone, including those who work, could benefit from sanatorium treatment once every three years.

Over the last 25 years, the Moldovan education system has lost almost half of its pupils – their number dropped from 631,300 to 335,100, according to a study by the Institute of Public Policies (IPP). The sharpest decline was recorded in rural areas, where the number of schoolchildren decreased by 61%.

The French CMA CGM vessel became the first Western European ship to pass the Strait of Hormuz since the Iranian war began. This may encourage other carriers to resume voyages if the corridor proves reliable in the coming days.

The Pop Mart International Group chain of stores has lost about $33 billion in market value amid a sharp drop in shares and growing investor skepticism about the sustainability of the Labubu brand.

The French real estate market continues to show signs of cooling. According to analysts Meilleurs Agents, the first quarter of 2026 turned out to be weaker than expected: interest in buying housing does not grow into real transactions, despite the stabilization of prices.

Russia is looking for new destinations for exporting its energy and agricultural raw materials. North African countries – Egypt in particular – are seen as a promising option in this context.

The level of budget deficit, fixed in the fiscal policy, should not exceed 3% of gross domestic product (GDP).

Economic agents from the left bank of the Nistru river were invited to a meeting of the parliamentary commission for economy, budget and finance to discuss tax regulation issues, including the application of VAT, excises in the light of the abolition of tax exemptions.

In the UK, changes to the inheritance tax system are coming into force which could significantly increase the tax burden on beneficiaries of assets.

Participants of the state program “First House” will enjoy the conditions established earlier. They will not be affected by the recent decision to stop collecting applications for compensation.

The EU is considering all options, including fuel rationing and releasing more oil from strategic reserves, as it prepares for a prolonged energy crisis caused by war in the Middle East.

Moldova’s capacities in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine’s agriculture, infrastructure, logistics, energy and financial sectors were analyzed during the conference “Moldova as a partner in Ukraine’s reconstruction”. The discussion was based on a study by the Kyiv School of Economics, which analyzed the relevant potential of our country. The conference was attended by representatives of authorities, business and development partners.
