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Netflix Corp. said it has spent about $135 billion over the past decade to produce original movies and series in more than 50 countries.

To speed up the procedure, the Public Property Agency proposes to exempt both wineries from paying deductions and dividends from the profits earned by them in 2025 to the state budget.

Today all eyes are on Vienna, where the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 kicks off.

An unusually large rough stone weighing about 2,200 grams (about 11,000 carats) has been discovered in Myanmar’s Mogok region, known as one of the world’s largest sources of rubies. The find was made in April this year, and the official confirmation of its significance was published on May 8 by the state broadcaster Global New Light of Myanmar.

The market of tourist and historical real estate has again received a loud signal: the legendary Bran Castle in Romania, known to the world as “Count Dracula’s castle”, has come under the control of American capital.

The Vatican has once again found itself at the center of fashion discussions. The new pope – Pope Leo XIV – has suddenly attracted attention not by preaching, but by wearing shoes. In the trailer of the documentary “Leone a Roma” published by Vatican News, the pontiff appeared in traditional white vestments… and vintage Nike sneakers.

Julia Zanfirova, a native of Taraclia, works as a flight attendant for Wizz Air. She had her first flight in this capacity three months ago, but she has already managed to love her new profession and feel a “second wind” in her life.

The Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Vienna, which this year’s contest comes amid new controversy surrounding Israel’s participation and a boycott by several countries.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suddenly found himself not only one of the key officials in Donald Trump’s administration, but also the hero of his own internet meme cult – and, as it turns out, quite enjoying it.

On this occasion, central and city authorities are preparing a series of festive events for children and their parents.

In Sunday’s match of the 9th round of the Moldovan soccer championship, FC Petrocub Hincesti defeated Balti 3-0 and regained the championship title a round before the end of the championship. It was the first time a team from Hincesti won the Moldovan Super League in the 2023-2024 season.

This October, the Republic of Moldova will celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day, using this momentous occasion to highlight its wine heritage, tourism offer and growing international presence under the slogan ‘United by Wine’.

According to the capital’s general mayor Ion Ceban, a tender for the reconstruction of the Chisinau City Administration building has been announced.

The editor-in-chief of Moldova Suverana, Ion Berlinski, announced in a public message the suspension of the printed edition of the newspaper. The decision comes in the context of the relocation of the editorial office from its current premises and the financial difficulties cited.

Today, at the FMF – Moldovan Football Federation (Federaţia Moldovenească de Fotbal) arena in the park “La Izvor”, the IV tournament of the “European Media Cup in Chisinau” takes place, with the participation of journalists from 8 countries.

The Moldovan national team successfully performed at the 43rd Balkan Mathematics Olympiad (BMO 2026), which took place in Thessaloniki, Greece, from May 3 to 8, 2026. Moldovan schoolchildren won a total of 4 medals – one silver and three bronze. The young mathematicians won silver in the team competition.

The Chisinau Zoo celebrates its birthday on May 9. It was opened in 1978 and over the decades it has become one of the favorite places of recreation for residents and guests of the capital, as well as the only zoo of this scale in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova has become part of the European Ceramics Route by joining the Association of the European Ceramics Route. This was announced by the National Tourism Office.

Europe Day in Chisinau is celebrated with a diverse program of official, scientific and cultural events with the participation of the country’s leadership and international partners.

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