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Zurich has become the most expensive city in Europe in terms of housing costs, with the average price of apartments reaching €18,229 per square meter. This price is more than double that of Paris.
In its June report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not foresee any major changes in the global wheat market.
The global alcohol market is entering a phase of structural change: in the world’s largest countries, people are increasingly cutting back on alcohol consumption, and producers are having to seek new growth opportunities outside traditional markets.
Liliana Iaconi, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Administration and Regional Development, proposes abolishing the mandatory minimum property tax rate for individuals, so that local public authorities can adjust tax rates based on the economic realities of their communities.
Banking services will become more transparent and accessible. The government has approved a bill on the comparability of fees for payment accounts, switching payment accounts, and access to payment accounts with basic services. The bill will now be considered by members of parliament.
On average, the cost of a kilowatt-hour of electricity in Moldova between 2023 and 2026 was $0.177. This figure ranks our country 60th in the world (out of 145 countries surveyed).
At the end of 2025, the Republic of Moldova ranked 9th among wine suppliers to Poland.
The international network Radical Storage has released a ranking of the world’s most disappointing tourist attractions. The top three spots went to Alton Towers amusement park in the UK, the Georgia Aquarium in the US, and the Horseshoe Casino in the US state of Louisiana.
Finland is the most forested country in Europe: forests cover nearly three-quarters of its territory. At the same time, Iceland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom are among the countries with the lowest percentage of forest cover in Europe.
The world’s first bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex leather is expected to go up for auction later this week.
Unilever South Central Europe, the Romanian import and distribution division of the Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever—one of the largest players in the global consumer goods market— reported a net profit of over 444 million Romanian lei in 2025, compared to 30 million lei the previous year, representing an increase of nearly 1,400%.
Even without hosting the tournament, Portugal stands to gain nearly one billion euros in economic benefits from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a study by the Portuguese Institute of Marketing (IPAM), the tournament’s total contribution to the country’s economy is estimated to range from €378 million to €945 million—and will depend directly on the national team’s performance.
Natural gas consumption in the Republic of Moldova fell significantly in May as temperatures rose and the demand for heating from households and businesses declined.
Moldretail Group, Moldova’s largest grocery retailer, ended 2025 with mixed results: the company’s revenue approached 15 billion lei, but net profit fell by 5.4%.
The U.S. economy will continue to grow despite geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures, while growth in the eurozone could nearly halve in 2026.
According to statistical data, between 2024 and 2025, 417 exceptional situations were recorded in the Republic of Moldova, resulting in material damage estimated at approximately 7,607.87 million lei, as well as 3,309 fires, with material damage of approximately 325.13 million lei. These figures reveal a significant economic impact on the national economy and justify the need to strengthen mechanisms for preventing and compensating for damages.
Luxembourg, a country with a population of about 700,000, became the European leader in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, surpassing major economies such as France, Spain, and Italy, according to the “World Investment Report 2025” published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The European labor market appears unified only on paper. In practice, the workweek varies so widely across the continent’s countries that the difference between the extremes is nearly equivalent to a full workday.
The authorities are promising lump-sum payments of up to 150,000 lei and reimbursement of housing rental costs to young professionals working in the social assistance system.
According to the latest report from the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), European apple stocks in early May 2026 once again exceeded last year’s levels for the same period.
