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In response to the expansion of the blacklist compiled by the Pentagon—which includes Chinese giants such as Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD—Beijing has imposed trade restrictions on ten U.S. companies.
During the second EU–Moldova summit, held today in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of new tranches of financial support for Moldova. The funds will be directed toward infrastructure development and strengthening the country’s security.
Maya Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, expressed her support for the United Kingdom’s possible return to the European Union.
Housing costs remain the largest expense for European households, but rent prices vary significantly—from the relatively affordable capitals of the Balkans to record-high prices in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
In May 2026, Russia increased its imports of apples from Georgia more than fivefold.
Tomorrow, June 22, the European Union–Republic of Moldova Summit will take place in Brussels.
Germany’s government budget deficit is projected to rise to 5% of GDP in 2027, according to data from the Ifo Institute for Economic Research.
The Romanian Navy has officially commissioned the corvette “Rear Admiral August Roman” (261), a “Hisar”-class vessel built in Turkey and purchased for 220 million euros.
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.
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.
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.
These days (June 18–21, 2026), finance ministers and central bank governors from the member countries of the Belgian-Dutch subgroup of the IMF and the World Bank have gathered in Varna, Bulgaria. The main goal of the meeting is to turn uncertainty into long-term opportunities for regional economies. Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, held a series of bilateral meetings with finance ministers and senior IMF officials during the forum.
The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s sovereign credit rating at “BBB” with a “stable” outlook.
The average price of residential real estate in Turkey has exceeded 5 million Turkish lira (about $109,000) for the first time, but high inflation continues to offset price increases and is putting pressure on the market.
Monthly grain exports from Ukraine could drop by a third due to intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian seaports and ships.
Once tensions in the Middle East have de-escalated, prices will react in different ways to the “easing of international tensions.” Speculative pressure on energy resources will disappear, while food prices will remain high due to logistical challenges, market inertia, and a protracted recovery in production.
The largest airlines in the Persian Gulf region are gradually returning to normal operations after several months of serious disruptions caused by the conflict surrounding Iran. According to data from Flightradar24, the total number of flights operated by the region’s leading airlines has already reached about 82% of the level recorded just before the start of hostilities in late February.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that Budapest had succeeded in having the wording regarding the accelerated accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union removed from the European Council’s final declaration. According to Magyar in X, all member states of the bloc have agreed on the revised version of the document.
Iran has agreed to allocate land to Kazakhstan at the port on the Strait of Hormuz. Kazakhstan has agreed to provide Iran with infrastructure at its ports on the Caspian Sea.
The rise in gold prices has led to a sharp increase in smuggling, which is often used to finance armed conflicts, circumvent sanctions, and launder money. The Financial Times reports this, citing representatives of the gold mining industry.
