Moldova–EU Media Rules: Moldova’s parliament commission backed a new media law aligned with European standards, setting principles like pluralism and editorial responsibility and creating a voluntary register of media providers to improve transparency and reduce market concentration risks. Hi-Tech Park Jobs Push: Moldova’s HiTech Park is set to expand on 50 hectares near Chisinau, aiming for 20,000+ jobs and faster land conversion for investors, with a governance model linking central authorities, local cities, and universities. Education Digitization: With World Bank support, the Ion Creanga Gymnasium in Micleuseni received interactive IT equipment for 180+ students and 16 teachers, part of a wider push to equip hundreds of schools and boost digital skills. Energy Security in Washington: A bipartisan U.S. bill—the POWER Moldova Act 2026—would deepen Moldova–U.S. energy cooperation, track infrastructure progress, and support technology exchange as Moldova cuts Russian energy dependence. Drones and Regional Tech: Nordic-Baltic leaders met Zelensky in Estonia amid drone incidents; they discussed cheaper counter-drone approaches using Ukrainian expertise. Crypto Risk Warning: A new report says stablecoin attacks are shifting toward custody and infrastructure, while noting how stablecoins can be used to evade sanctions. Climate Watch: Copernicus reports May 2026 as the second-hottest on record globally, with an unusually early, intense heatwave across western Europe. Local Environment Claim: MP Vasile Costiuc alleges unknown spills into the Nistru River; the environment minister rejects the claims, saying there’s no public danger. Industry Deal: TeraPlast moves further into Iberia by acquiring Aliaxis’s MASA polyethylene pipes business in Spain, citing synergies including Moldova.