Radiosecurity & Customs: Moldova is modernizing how it monitors radioactive materials at borders, with plans to upgrade detection systems, technical infrastructure, and risk analysis so threats are spotted earlier than by physical checks. Cybersecurity: Romania, Spain, and Türkiye are facing a renewed espionage push from Russia-linked BlueDelta, using a lightweight Windows backdoor called HOOKEDGE delivered via macro Word documents. EU-aligned Agriculture: New Agriculture Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu made EU integration and “smart agriculture” priorities, pointing to irrigation, science-based farming, and better-targeted subsidies to boost the agri-food value chain. Education & Skills: Teachers’ pay rises are set for Jan 1, 2027 (11–25%), with a stopgap of 1,000 lei net monthly payments until then. Public Health Research: A new global study highlights the burden of tuberculosis and drug-resistant TB among women of childbearing age, including pregnancy-specific risks. Independence Day Tech & Society: State awards were handed out across education, media, law enforcement, and customs, while Moldova’s security modernization was highlighted as key to defending “peace.” City Logistics: Chisinau traffic changes on Aug 30–31 affect major routes due to the Great National Dictation and related events.