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    An exhibition by the British designer was scheduled to open the Costume Institute’s spring season in 2027. Following criticism from members of the Jewish community, Galliano announced that the exhibition would not take place. The decision was made following discussions between the designer, museum leadership, and other stakeholders. The museum and Galliano himself announced this on August 31.

    Society 31 August 2026 24
    John Galliano Exhibition

    Tim Cook is stepping down today as Apple’s CEO and handing the position over to John Turnus, senior vice president of hardware engineering.

    Business & Companies 31 August 2026 23
    Tim Cook

    At the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Romanian Diplomatic Corps, Romania’s leadership reaffirmed the strategic priority of providing assistance to the Republic of Moldova. Bucharest has identified ensuring Chisinau’s rapid and irreversible integration into the European space as a key objective.

    Global Economy 31 August 2026 26
    Мирча Абрудян

    The exchange price of natural gas on the Dutch TTF hub exceeded 70 € per MW·h, reaching its highest level since March amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, rising oil prices, and concerns over further delays in LNG exports from the Persian Gulf.

    Global Economy 31 August 2026 21
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    In less than 200 days, OpenAI has turned advertising on ChatGPT into a business with annual revenue of $1 billion. At the same time, the company is expanding its advertising platform into new markets, hoping to turn the chatbot’s massive audience into a standalone source of revenue ahead of its IPO.

    Business & Companies 31 August 2026 20
    OpenAI

    The government has extended the state of heightened readiness in the energy and hydrological sectors by 30 days amid regional risks and drought.

    Moldova’s Economy 31 August 2026 11
    government meeting

    Shein is going public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a valuation of about $26.5 billion—nearly four times lower than the record $100 billion the company reached in 2022. The online retailer raised about $1.7 billion in its IPO, and trading in its shares will begin on September 1,

    Business & Companies 31 August 2026 16
    Shein

    This week at the Port of Constanța ended with rising prices for grain and oilseeds. Specifically, the price of food-grade wheat (protein content over 12%) rose from 226 euros/metric ton to 233 euros/metric ton, corn rose by 5 euros per metric ton to 223 euros per metric ton, and sunflower seeds rose by 13 euros per metric ton to 514 euros per metric ton.

    Export & Import 31 August 2026 31
    Port of Constanța

    Germany is preparing to hold Russia responsible for the attempted drone attack at the Leipzig/Halle Airport and to impose its own sanctions against Russian entities. Berlin wants to coordinate these measures with the European Union’s new package of restrictions.

    Global Economy 31 August 2026 33
    Friedrich Merz

    The feeling that summer has gone by too quickly can arise even after three eventful months. Psychologists attribute this effect to how a person divides their attention and how the brain subsequently processes those experiences.

    Society 31 August 2026 33
    fall

    A plant belonging to the Polish defense company WB Electronics, located in Skarżysko-Kamienna, caught fire on the night of August 31. Security agencies have not ruled out the possibility of arson.

    Global Economy 31 August 2026 27
    factory fire

    The current increase in gas rates has not sparked a broad public debate about how it will affect the production of essential goods. As always, it was mainly politicians and experts who spoke out, and the discussion focused more on the direct impact of the new rates on the general public. Any mention of the indirect rise in the cost of bread, sugar, dairy products, and so on—if it was mentioned at all—was only in passing. The same goes for the problems faced directly by the producers of these goods.

    Moldova’s Economy 31 August 2026 28
    Petru Chiriac

    The system for investigating accidents in rail, maritime, and air transportation will be reformed and brought into compliance with European Union standards. A bill on the investigation of transportation accidents and incidents will distinguish between technical safety investigations and criminal proceedings. The bill was drafted by the Bureau for the Investigation of Transportation Accidents and Incidents and is currently under consideration in parliament.

    Economy & Law 31 August 2026 32
    incident at the airport

    An IMF mission has begun negotiations with Ukraine. The focus is on the economy, reforms, and the 2027 budget.

    Banks & Finance 31 August 2026 28
    International Monetary Fund

    There are currently 20 clusters operating in the Republic of Moldova, most of which were established with support from UNDP Moldova. Of these, 19 are small clusters, and one is a large cluster.

    Moldova’s Economy 31 August 2026 31
    Andrei Myrza

    On August 28, Moldova’s Central Election Commission published a list of political parties eligible to participate in the elections for deputies to the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia, scheduled for November 15.

    Politics & Economy 31 August 2026 32
    Elections in Moldova

    Academician Valeriu Pasat addressed an open letter to Moldovan President Maia Sandu, calling on the government to develop a coherent policy for the preservation of historical and cultural monuments. In his view, the existing legislative framework is insufficient unless the regulations are backed by effective oversight, funding, and practical measures to preserve these sites.Academician Valeriu Pasat sent an open letter to Moldovan President Maia Sandu, calling on the government to develop a coherent policy for the preservation of historical and cultural monuments. In his view, the existing legislative framework is insufficient unless the regulations are backed by effective oversight, funding, and practical measures to preserve these sites.

    Society 31 August 2026 27
    architectural landmark

    Dental tourism has become a major driving force behind Moldova’s exports. However, the dispute over the rules governing clinics has divided the political establishment and the medical community. A paradox has emerged in the midst of this controversy: officials are calling for maximum market liberalization and the removal of bureaucratic barriers, while specialists are urging careful regulation.

    Society 31 August 2026 33
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    An explosion occurred this morning at the entrance to the Central Market in Chisinau, followed by a fire. A call was received by the 112 emergency service at 11:07 a.m. Fire crews and specialized equipment were dispatched to the scene, as noted by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, “under the highest level of response.”

    Accidents 31 August 2026 35
    fire near the market

    The current El Niño phenomenon is having a significantly smaller impact on global weather than similar events in 1982, 1997, and 2015. Despite apocalyptic predictions from a number of research centers and meteorological services about a possible “super” El Niño, weather anomalies in 2026 have so far proved less destructive in many regions of the world than in the past. However, experts emphasize that it is too early to be optimistic; the peak of the phenomenon is expected in November or early December.

    Global Economy 31 August 2026 24
    Drought

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