Moldova–EU & Digital Economy: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met Turkish investors in Istanbul, pitching Moldova as “open for business” and using the HiTech Park in Stăuceni as a model, while also reassuring Moldova IT Park residents that the MITP tax regime won’t change; he also held talks with BPO companies in Chisinau, stressing predictability, proportionate inspections, and support for AI and digital competitiveness. Education & Skills: The Education and Research Ministry assigned 468 young teachers in 2026 and delivered 38 new school minibuses (57 total this year), while the government approved the Education 2030 implementation program aimed at modern schools, dual vocational tracks, and improved learning outcomes. Agritech Research: Technical University of Moldova students tested grafted watermelon to boost drought resilience, reporting better fruiting and performance under water stress without extra irrigation. Energy/Transport Policy: Moldova’s electric car import rules are under public review in Romania, with excise taxes proposed that could push prices up by 400–3,000 euros—an issue that could ripple into regional EV affordability. Security & Sovereignty: Moldova’s SIS and AIM released a technical assessment of the Cobasna ammunition depot, saying the “Hiroshima-scale” explosion scenario is false and that risks are limited and controlled, while political voices argue international inspections are needed to fully exercise sovereignty. Regional Tech/Industry: Beurer MLD in Moldova’s Valkanes FEZ is assembling and testing electric heating pads for global distribution and expanding automation and local supplier sourcing.