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Moldova has recorded the fastest growth rate of the startup ecosystem in Europe this year – almost 92%.
Germany’s economy grew by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2026 thanks to an increase in exports. According to official data, exports grew by 3.3% quarter-on-quarter, while investment fell by 1.5%.
Anthropic and OpenAI, considered leaders in the global generative AI market, have begun to diverge in their approaches to achieving profitability. Anthropic focuses on the corporate segment and cost control, while OpenAI continues to aggressively scale infrastructure and consumer services.
On May 21, the price of the first cryptocurrency fell below $78,000. The market was pressured by the continued outflow from bitcoin-ETFs and low demand on the spot market.
The Material Reserves Agency announced in May a series of large tenders for the purchase of specialized machinery and equipment worth more than 20 million lei. The purchases are intended to respond to emergencies, eliminate the consequences of floods and provide mobile sanitation infrastructure.
In April 2026, wind and solar power surpassed natural gas in global electricity generation for the first time. Global wind and solar power generation increased by 13% year-on-year to a record 22% of global electricity generation, while natural gas power plants accounted for around 20%. Wind and solar power plants produced a combined 531 TWh of electricity in April, compared to 477 TWh of generation from natural gas.
The EU Intellectual Property Office and the European Commission in partnership with the intellectual property offices and authorities of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Serbia and the Republic of Moldova launched the EU4IP – Western Balkans project.
Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Mihai Popşoi and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi held talks in Beijing, during which they discussed, among other things, the possibility of launching a direct flight between the two states.
Energy Minister Dorin Jungietu demanded that the critical elements of the works at the Chisinau substation under construction, which will make it possible to put the station into operation, be completed by the end of this month, while the rest of the works should be completed by the end of June.
The Government of Moldova will continue its commitment to strengthen partnership with the business community and promote a more applied dialog focused on effective solutions. The authorities’ priorities are aimed at reducing bureaucracy, speeding up administrative processes, digitalizing public services and ensuring clear and predictable rules for entrepreneurs and investors.
Yesterday, the IMF Mission and the Government of Moldova reached an expert-level agreement on a new policy coordination instrument (PCI) for the next 3 years, without financing.
The South-Eastern Europe (SEE) region is becoming militarized. Countries are increasing the share of military expenditures in GDP, developing existing and launching new weapons production plants, and increasing exports and imports of arms and ammunition.
US aerospace company SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), according to a registration form in the US Securities and Exchange Commission database.
Since the beginning of the month, the price of the first cryptocurrency has fallen 6% after testing the 200-day moving average around $82,000. Analysts at K33 Research believe that the February low at $60,000 will remain the low point of the current cycle.
The Republic of Moldova has asked the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to support the procurement of a new linear gas pedal for cancer treatment.
The economic relations between Moldova and the BENILUX countries will get a new impetus thanks to the organization of a special business forum scheduled for June 11, 2026 in Maastricht, Kingdom of the Netherlands.
TotalSoft, a global provider of business process management software solutions, expands its presence in the Republic of Moldova through a strategic partnership with local company NetSafe.
Moldovan wine producer Purcari acquires the winery SERVE Ceptura, a Romanian wine producer located in the commune of Ceptura, Dealu Mare. The transaction is at the stage of finalization.
Finance Minister Andrian Havrilice today made a statement on the outcome of the negotiations on the agreement with the IMF. He specified, without giving details, that the sides agreed on the objectives of reducing the budget deficit and on the measures needed for a sustainable economic growth.
The strategic concept for the development of the wine sector for 2026-2030 was approved by the MAIA Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.
