Election Integrity & AI: Moldova’s election debate is heating up as voter registration and polling procedures face scrutiny over AI use, diaspora registration, and tally questions. Language & Education Tech: The Great National Dictation returns on 31 August for Romanian Language Day, with organizers aiming to turn Chişinău’s main square into a “largest classroom” for independence celebrations. Tourism Digitalization: A new state-backed program will fund sustainable and innovative tourism, including digital tools and AI for SMEs and destination infrastructure. Security & Drones: Moldova recalled its ambassador to Russia after an unidentified drone crash near the Ukraine border, with officials saying debris matched guided-missile components. Food & Climate Tech: Danube drought is disrupting shipping and raising costs, threatening grain export reliability across the region. Research Funding Gap: Moldova is reported to have the lowest research and development spending in Europe, while regional comparisons highlight how far behind the country remains. Cyber Fraud Controls: ARCOM is rolling out measures to block CLI spoofing scams by improving call verification across mobile operators. Water Reuse for Agriculture: A draft regulation would set EU-aligned rules for safely reusing treated wastewater in farming, with monitoring and risk management requirements. Local STEM & Heritage: Taraclia students joined archaeological excavations at Cape Sveti Atanas near Byala, continuing long-running Moldova-Bulgaria academic cooperation. Integrity Watch: ANI refused to open an asset check into former MoldATSA director Dumitru Vangheli, citing that the assets were acquired before his tenure.