Drone Safety in Moldova: A Russian-origin Gheran-2 drone crashed near Copanca (Căușeni) and will be safely destroyed by National Army sappers after technical checks found the warhead still connected; authorities warn residents not to approach suspicious objects and to call 112. EU Tech & Research Path: The EU’s Coreper opened Cluster 6 for Ukraine and Moldova, and provisionally closed negotiation chapters 25 (science and research), 26 (education and culture), and 30 (external relations) for Albania—another step for Moldova’s EU track. Local Industry & Jobs: Moldova’s 13 industrial parks have attracted 4.6 billion lei since launch, with Tracom leading; meanwhile ANOFM targets 25,000 job placements in 2026 and expands support for youth, returnees, and people with disabilities. Education Reform Tension: Chisinau mayor Ion Cheban calls the RESTART “absurd” and says teachers are being forced into the new methodology without enough public consultation, urging a consultative referendum. Digital Governance: From 2027, real estate appraisers must get a professional competence certificate via the national services portal with an e-application and qualified e-signature, plus experience and field-specific requirements. Moldova–China Cooperation: Moldova’s acting deputy PM Mihai Popșoi tells Xinhua the country wants deeper ties with China, exploring high-value agriculture, biotechnological production, and automotive industry. Transnistria Waste Crisis: A report says “Transnistria” is drowning in garbage and proposes higher waste fees, including removing reduced tariffs for some residents.