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The Republic of Moldova ranks 64th out of 120 in the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index 2026.
In Moldova, internal migration is actively underway. Rural residents are moving to cities, causing many small villages to become depopulated and lose their demographic potential. In 2025, internal migration led to an increase of 5,1 thousand people in the population of urban areas, at the expense of rural areas.
In May, Moldova’s foreign exchange market saw a decline in trading volumes, reflected in a 16% drop in net demand from companies. At the same time, 91.1% of the net demand from economic agents (legal entities) was met by supply from individuals. The National Bank publishes data on foreign exchange market conditions, noting that it did not intervene in the market during the reporting month.
On the evening of June 23, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals against the Uzbekistan national team and made his mark in World Cup history.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become not only the world’s largest sporting event, but also a major competitive arena for sports equipment manufacturers. While brands compete for fans’ attention through advertising campaigns, brand ambassadors, and collaborations, an equally intense battle is unfolding right on the field—for the tournament players’ uniforms.
The second heat wave of the month is sweeping across Europe, forcing authorities to close schools, reduce rail service, and implement emergency measures to protect the public. In the coming days, temperatures in several countries could reach 37–39°C, and in some parts of Spain, they could rise to 45°C.
Lionel Messi, the Argentine national team forward and eight-time winner of the Ballon d’Or as the world’s best soccer player, has set yet another historic record.
According to Eurostat data, EU residents work an average of 35.9 hours per week. This figure includes both full-time and part-time workers aged 20 to 64, based on their primary place of employment.
According to calculations by Vyacheslav Ionita, an expert at the IDIS Viitorul Institute, apartment prices in Chisinau—when measured in terms of gold—have remained unchanged for many years: an average apartment with an area of 70 m² has always cost, and still costs, approximately 1 kg of gold.
Based on this indicator, Moldova ranks among the world’s top 10, alongside countries such as Hungary (20%) and Greece (19%), and ahead of the United States (17%).
Romania is set to harvest a record wheat crop in 2026. According to the Argus Crop Tour forecast, the harvest will total 13.86 million metric tons, with an average yield of 5.9 metric tons per hectare. This is the highest figure in recorded history.
Only five European Union member states meet the World Health Organization’s recommended level of fresh fruit and vegetable consumption—400 grams per capita per day.
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.
From June 15 to 21, 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 837.2 million lei, which is 102.1% higher than the target for the reporting period.
Turkey, India, and Brazil topped the global ranking of countries whose residents most frequently experience feelings of loneliness and social isolation. These findings come from a study by the JB.com platform, which covered 36 countries.
Members of the Labour Party have expressed dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer. This was prompted by the party’s failure in the local elections. The politician attributed this setback to his own mistake.
In May 2026, Russia increased its imports of apples from Georgia more than fivefold.
The all-time record for the largest lottery jackpot in world history is $2.04 billion. It was won on November 7, 2022, in the U.S. Powerball lottery. The winning ticket was purchased in California. The winner, Edwin Castro, chose to receive his winnings as a lump-sum payment of $997.6 million.
Over the past three years, the share of small farms in Moldova’s agricultural land use structure has been declining. At the same time, the shares of agricultural enterprises and—surprisingly—households have been increasing.
Spain will direct tourists to less-visited regions to ease the strain on popular resorts. The country expects tourist arrivals to reach 100 million during the 2026 season.
