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    Italian fashion house Prada ended the first quarter of 2026 with revenue growth of 3% in comparable exchange rates, despite mixed performance in key markets. Total group revenue amounted to 1.4 billion euros (about $1.64 billion), which was in line with Visible Alpha analysts’ expectations.

    Retail & HoReCa 4 May 2026

    Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is in favor of control at the EU’s internal borders. This, in his opinion, should remain part of the current migration policy.

    Politics & Economy 4 May 2026

    The number of newborns in Moldova continues to steadily decline, and this is increasingly affecting the health care system.

    Social Sphere 4 May 2026

    More than 80% of Moldova’s housing stock is located in rural settlements. This is evidenced by the final data of the population and housing census presented by the National Bureau of Statistics.

    City & Regions 4 May 2026

    MAIA announced that 53 local action groups (GALs) have been selected for funding under the LEADER program for the period 2026-2027.

    Politics & Economy 4 May 2026

    Combating illicit financial flows, money laundering and corruption is a key element of an effective anti-drug strategy. This was the conclusion reached by the participants in the meeting of the European Anti-Drug Coalition, which took place within the framework of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. Moldovan President Maia Sandu participated in the meeting.

    Economy & Law 4 May 2026

    MAIA leadership today met with a delegation from the State of North Carolina (USA) led by Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall. They discussed the process of building a strategic partnership between the countries in the areas of agriculture, applied research and advisory services.

    Politics & Economy 4 May 2026

    The counterfeiting market continues to expand and is becoming faster and more flexible. This is the conclusion reached by Entrupy, a company specializing in AI-authenticated goods, in its annual State of the Fake 2026 report. According to the study, in 2025, 8.1% of all verified products were found to be counterfeit.

    Business & Companies 4 May 2026

    There is a link between the accession process of Moldova and Ukraine. The accession process of Ukraine is very sensitive. However, Hungary may give an answer regarding Moldova’s accession by the end of June this year. This was stated by Romanian President Nicusor Dan, who expressed hope that “the answer will be positive”.

    European Integration 4 May 2026

    The Principality of Monaco has reaffirmed its status as the world’s most expensive residential real estate market, setting a new record for transaction value.

    Investments & Markets 4 May 2026

    Moldova has saved almost 7 million euros in 6 months after joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), as the commission for transfers has been reduced to 0-3 euros, Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, said at the official opening of the event “Bucharest Leaders’ Summit: United for a Better World”.

    Banks & Finance 4 May 2026

    The revenues to the national public budget, administered by the State Tax Service, according to the operational information of the authority, amounted to about 28.7 billion lei in the first 4 months of 2026. This represents an increase of 3.4 billion lei or 13.3% compared to the same period of the previous year.

    Banks & Finance 4 May 2026

    EU restrictions on short-term rentals have not stopped the market: it continues to grow at nearly double-digit rates and is approaching the 1 billion overnight stays mark.

    Business & Companies 4 May 2026

    On May 4, the Asian Development Bank announced a project that could change the way we use technology forever. It’s about creating a giant network that connects energy and the Internet across the continent, from Tokyo to the remote corners of Southeast Asia. This is not just a construction project, but an attempt to turn the entire region into a single supercomputer. The bank is ready to allocate $70 billion for this by 2035.

    Digitalization 4 May 2026

    The Union of Sugar Producers of Moldova (UPZM) and the Association of Sugar Beet Producers of Moldova call on the government to “urgently resume the procedure of approving the decree on the regulation of sugar imports”. The draft of this document provided for the indefinite exemption of sugar from the free trade regime under the agreement between Moldova and CEFTA countries. A week ago, the draft was withdrawn, the State Chancellery said. The reasons were not given, but apparently one of them was the absence of a positive opinion from the Competition Council.

    Export & Import 4 May 2026

    Global container shipping giant, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has announced the launch of a new Europe-Red Sea-Middle East express service linking key European ports with Saudi Arabia and other regional hubs.

    Politics & Economy 4 May 2026

    The military conflict between the US and Iran has dealt a devastating blow to Dubai’s tourism industry, turning one of the world’s busiest metropolises into a city of empty hotels and closed resorts. The emirate’s economy is estimated to be losing hundreds of millions of pounds sterling every day, and the flow of foreign tourists has virtually dried up.

    Sport & Tourism 4 May 2026

    Operation Project Freedom began this morning in the Persian Gulf. On the personal orders of President Donald Trump, U.S. and international coalition forces began removing hundreds of foreign ships trapped in the largest maritime crisis of the decade.

    Politics & Economy 4 May 2026

    The town of Cricova, part of the Chisinau municipality, is facing an acute shortage of burial places, forcing the local authorities to look for a solution to expand the existing cemeteries. In this context, a group of deputies proposes to transfer a land plot of 0.8754 hectares from the state property to the Cricova City Hall.

    City & Regions 4 May 2026

    Six out of ten crimes in the Republic of Moldova are committed in urban areas, according to data on crime dynamics for 2025. According to statistics, 64% of all registered offenses occur in urban environments, which confirms the concentration of criminal activity in large population centers.

    City & Regions 4 May 2026

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