Digital Identity in Moldova: FinComBank and Moldindconbank have started accepting Moldova’s EVO digital ID wallet for in-branch identity checks, using QR-based consent and mobile verification. Visitor Biometrics: HID and partners launched an integrated self-service visitor kiosk that combines document scanning with live face matching for faster access control. National Awards Governance: The government approved the 2026 commission and its chair (Culture Minister Dan Suruceanu) to select nominees and winners across science, culture, art, sports, and social work. Disaster Risk Reduction: Moldova approved a 2026–2030 program to cut losses from drought, floods, hail, and heavy rain via risk maps, upgraded forecasting and early warning, and better monitoring. Investment Rules for Tech & Research: A new Investment Law draft would simplify procedures for strategic projects and target sectors including digital technologies, energy, health, research, and green investments. Cybersecurity Benchmark: A global index ranks Albania and Czechia top for national cyber readiness, with Moldova noted among higher performers. Health Tech Research: A new liquid biopsy approach using multifeature sequencing is moving toward clinical use for cancer monitoring. CIVITAS Mobility: Chisinau joined the CIVITAS European mobility network to share best practices and improve sustainable urban transport planning.