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The image of President Donald Trump will soon appear in some US passports, which will be another break with tradition amid active attempts by the incumbent White House chief of staff to leave his mark on state institutions.

The growing convergence between fashion and Formula One continues to gain momentum, with brands increasingly using the Miami race weekend as a cultural platform. As the sport increases its influence on the style and entertainment industry, fashion brands are turning the Miami event into a platform to communicate with consumers through localized stories and limited edition collections.

The road to one of the oldest and most revered monasteries in Moldova – the Tsiganesti Dormition Monastery in Straseni district – will be completely renovated to modern standards.

Gucci is bringing back one of the most recognizable looks of the 90s – the silk shirt that became a symbol of the era of minimalism with a touch of glamour. The new version of the piece has already appeared in the brand’s current lineup and is priced at around £1,100, confirming that archival hits can still work for the modern market.

Last Saturday and Sunday, Chisinau became the center of European dance sport. From April 25 to 26, 2026, the Moldovan capital hosted the European Youth Championships in Sport Dancing and the international competition “Codreanca 2026”. More than a thousand athletes from 34 countries took part in the events.

Any attempt of administrative interference in religious life, be it redistribution of property or support of some religious structures to the detriment of others, is a serious violation of the norms of the rule of law.

The National Bank releases into numismatic circulation the commemorative coin “Eleonora Romanescu – 100 years since her birth”, which continues the series “Famous Women”.

The decision was announced just weeks before the opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition, which starts on May 9. Five members of the jury said they would not shortlist participants from countries whose leaders are under investigation by the International Criminal Court. Although no specific countries are named in the document, the wording directly affects Russia and Israel.

The USA Freedom 250 festival, dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, took place in Chisinau, Balti and Comrat.

Moldova will develop and sign “in the coming days” a national Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists for 2026-2027.

Morocco has opened a new architectural symbol of the country – the skyscraper “Tower of Mohammed VI”, which already claims the status of the main attraction of the capital Rabat. The high-rise, which reaches 250 meters, has become the tallest building in the kingdom and one of the notable skyscrapers on the African continent.

The Agency for Interethnic Relations (ARI), in partnership with Dopomoha, hosted the first meeting for the creation of the Youth Council on April 22.

The resonance around the use of the iconic song “My Way” got a new development after Donald Trump published a video of Frank Sinatra’s performance on his social network. The short clip of the famous hit song was posted without any explanation – and that’s what sparked a wave of discussion.

The Public Organization “Syrian Community in the Republic of Moldova” was accredited under the Agency for Interethnic Relations. It became the first official organization representing the Syrian diaspora in the country.

A Japanese doctor, who came to Moldova four years ago to help Ukrainian refugees, abruptly changed the profile of his activity and now sells onigiri in our country. This is a Japanese dish made of fresh rice molded in the form of a triangle or a ball. Usually onigiri is filled with filling and wrapped in a sheet of dried nori seaweed.

An unusual installation appeared at Hong Kong International Airport during the Easter holidays, attracting the attention of passengers already in the arrival area. This is a giant interactive cat, unofficially nicknamed “Catzilla”.

The head of Kering announced plans to bring to the market smart glasses of luxury class, which will be created in partnership with Google. The project envisages the release of the device under the Gucci brand as early as 2027, which could be one of the first examples of the integration of artificial intelligence in the segment of high fashion.

The fourth season of Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week was held at the National Museum of Arts of Romania. Designers from Moldova also participated in it: it was not only a way to reach the regional level, but also a chance to make a louder statement.

Starting from April 17, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) will issue in numismatic circulation a silver commemorative coin in memory of the famine in Bessarabia in 1946-1947.

Moldovan autochthonous grape varieties Fetjaska Albă and Fetjaska Năgre were included in the permanent exposition of one of the most famous wine museums in the world – Cité du Vin in Bordeaux.