CHISINAU, Moldova, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Few places in the world celebrate wine as a defining element of national identity through an annual national holiday. The Republic of Moldova is among these rare destinations. In 2026, National Wine Day - the country's flagship wine celebration and one of Europe's Top 10 open-air events - marks its 25th anniversary, reaffirming wine as a cultural, economic and symbolic cornerstone of Moldova's identity.
The 2026 edition will introduce a renewed concept, bring together a record number of wineries and offer curated experiences designed to showcase the remarkable diversity of Wine of Moldova.
The story behind the celebration mirrors the country's own transformation. Over the past two decades, Moldova has redefined itself as an emerging wine destination, blending centuries-old winemaking traditions with modern innovation. From a national celebration, National Wine Day has evolved into a strategic showcase for Moldova's wine industry and a gateway for international visitors seeking authentic wine experiences.
The 25-year milestone reflects the maturity of both a modern wine industry and a national wine brand developed through long-term vision and consistent promotion. At the heart of this transformation stands the country brand "Wine of Moldova. Unexpectedly Great", which has helped reposition Moldovan wines on international markets.
Today, exports are increasingly oriented towards the European Union, while producers continue to invest in vineyard modernisation and advanced winemaking technologies. These efforts have strengthened Moldova's reputation as an emerging producer of high-quality wines and an increasingly attractive wine tourism destination. The wine sector contributes approximately 3% of the country's GDP and nearly 8% of total exports.
In 2026, Wine of Moldova will further reinforce its international presence with a national pavilion at two of the world's most prestigious wine exhibitions: Wine Paris (9–11 February) and ProWein Düsseldorf (15–17 March), where producers will present wines distinguished by stylistic diversity, authentic terroir expression and globally competitive quality.
The anniversary edition of National Wine Day will traditionally take place during the first weekend of October, on 3–4 October 2026.
Chișinău will once again become the heart of Moldova's wine culture, welcoming visitors to a celebration where every glass reflects the authenticity, quality and character that define Wine of Moldova – Unexpectedly Great.
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National Wine Day Turns 25: The Republic of Moldova - A Small Country with Global Wine Ambitions
SHANGHAI, April 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From April 2 to 31, the Assembly Character Toys brand Blokees made its debut at the 2026 Thailand Toy Expo. Blokees unveiled its two major categories — Blokees Model Kits and Blokees Wheels, highlighting a diverse product matrix of more than 300 products across 17 globally recognized IPs, including Ultraman, Transformers, DC, Evangelion, Naruto, Minions, Jurassic World, Hatsune Miku, and Hero Infinity. Four new model kits also made their global debut, emerging as key highlights of the event.
Mario Maurer attended the opening ceremony of Blokees Thailand Toy Expo as a special guest and engaged in interactive exchanges with consumers.
In the Blokees Model Kits category, Blokees exhibited its Champion, Legend, and Fantastic Series, featuring popular IPs such as Transformers, DC, Mega Man, Saint Seiya, Evangelion, and Naruto. More than 50 products were presented to consumers. Among them, four newly launched items—including Blokees Saint Seiya-Champion Class-12-Phoenix Ikki, Blokees Saint Seiya-Champion Class-14-Andromeda Shun, Blokees DC-Champion Class 05-Batman (HUSH), and Blokees DC-Champion Class 06-Catwoman (Hush)—drew strong interest from fans.
Blokees also highlighted its HERO5 and HERO10 series, featuring well-known IPs including Transformers, Saint Seiya, and Naruto, catering to consumers of hero-themed collectible models.
The DaaLaMode series introduced a range of products inspired by popular IPs such as Hatsune Miku, appealing to female consumers. Meanwhile, the TERRAVENTURE series presented nature and creature-themed model kits based on Jurassic World, further expanding Blokees' offerings across different consumer segments.
In the Blokees Wheels category, which integrates construction, play, and customization, products are organized into the C, E, and S series. The lineup includes IP-based offerings from Transformers, Ultraman, and Batman, with upcoming collaborations featuring Fast & Furious and Ford.
In addition, Blokees highlighted its global consumer ecosystem, BFC (Blokees Family Creator). Selected works from 2025 The 3rd BFC Creation Contest Stellar Season were exhibited in Thailand for the first time, reflecting strong user creativity and engagement. 2026 The 4th BFC Creation Contest Season of Awakening has officially launched, further encouraging global participation.
Under its "Universally appealing, Stepwise pricing, Globally promoting" strategy, Blokees continues to expand across Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America. Thailand is rapidly becoming a strategic hub in its regional expansion, as the company strengthens both product innovation and community-driven growth worldwide.
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Blokees made its debut at 2026 Thailand Toy Expo, exhibiting multiple products
