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The European Commission said Thursday it has sharply lowered its forecast for Romania’s economic growth in 2026 to 0.1 percent from 1.1 percent projected last fall.

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%.

Electrical equipment, plant products, furniture, fats and oils, as well as wines and beverages were the main categories of goods exported by Moldova to the European Union (EU) in 2025. The total value of Moldovan exports to the European market exceeded $2.55 billion.

Moldova’s construction sector has started 2026 with a decline: the volume of works performed in the first quarter decreased by 12% compared to the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

In Petresti commune, Ungheni, a general meeting of the village was held on May 17, attended by about 300 residents. Two important issues were on the agenda: the adjustment of the results of the 2024 census and the unification initiative.

Sown areas under the two main spring crops of Moldova – sunflower and corn – will increase this year.

Two of the biggest stars of world soccer in the last 20 years, Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, could become the first players in history to play in six World Cups.

The rankings take into account not just the beauty of cities and low taxes, but what’s important when moving, from health and safety to affordability, social life and the opportunities a passport brings.

Deputy Prime Minister, Economic Development and Digitalization Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu said that the information that appeared in the press, according to which he allegedly claimed that Moldova needs 300,000 migrants for its economy, does not correspond to reality.

Today, May 20, is World Bee Day. By pollinating plants, bees contribute to wild flora and farmland, sustainable ecosystems and food resources for humankind. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2017, World Bee Day emphasizes the critical importance of biodiversity to nature and the work of beekeepers to food security on a global scale.

Moldova’s insurance market in 2025 was characterized by growth in premiums (up to 3.35 billion lei, +3.1% vs. 2024), record payouts and a sharp drop in net profit.

The drop in Arabica prices continues for the second month in a row. Since the beginning of May, coffee has fallen in price by 7.7%, and in April the decline amounted to 4.3%. Earlier this month, the cost has already broken through the psychological mark of 6 thousand dollars per ton – it happened for the first time since November 14, 2024. However, after that the market corrected upward a bit.

In April, in annualized terms, producer prices of industrial products increased by 1.1%, according to official statistics, and by 0.4% for the month. This means that the pressure on inflation is mainly exerted by external factors and the service sector, rather than local production.

The Republic of Moldova strengthened its position on the international market of non-bottled wine, rising from 13th to 11th place in the world ranking of exporters, according to the analysis “Top 25 World Exporters of Bottled Wine: 2000 vs. 2024”, based on UN Comtrade data.

The area of winter crops for harvest-2026 in Moldova has decreased compared to the corresponding indicator of the previous agricultural season, but grain production may remain at last year’s level.

According to the World Health Organization, the COVID-19 pandemic has killed up to 20 million people. Now WHO is warning again: the world remains vulnerable.

Moldova ranks 95th out of 197 in the Global Reputation Index 2026, positioned between Jamaica and the Marshall Islands.

In May on the fruit and berry market of Moldova, contrary to expectations, the prices for strawberries did not continue to decrease, but increased significantly – on average by 10-15%.

According to the General Inspectorate for Migration, more than 4.6 thousand foreign citizens in Moldova have valid residence permits with the right to work. Most of them are men from Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Turkey and Uzbekistan.