Telegram Probe in France: Pavel Durov was questioned again in Paris for hours as French prosecutors keep the Telegram case moving with “still no evidence,” while Telegram says authorities are only now drafting proper requests. EU Accession Steps for Moldova: EU ambassadors opened Cluster 6 for Ukraine and Moldova, and provisionally closed key chapters for other candidates—also including science and research (chapter 25) for Albania. Moldova–China Tech-Linked Trade: Acting Deputy PM Mihai Popșoi told Xinhua Moldova wants deeper ties with China, targeting high-value agriculture, biotech manufacturing, and automotive. Digital ID for Moldova: The EU’s eIDAS Dashboard is evolving for the EUDI Wallet, with a Third Countries trust list starting with Moldova and Ukraine. AI in Schools: UNICEF-backed training for Moldovan students tackles safe AI use, deepfakes, and disinformation risks. Transport Research at WCTR 2026: Alona Lebedieva presented work on new railway corridors and TEN-T integration amid hybrid threats. Real Estate Appraisal Digitization: From 2027, appraisers will apply online for professional certificates via the national portal with qualified e-signatures. Customs Crackdown: Moldova’s Customs Service reports intensified action against tobacco smuggling, including millions of cigarettes intercepted and falling illicit shares linked to Moldova. Cybersecurity Exercise: EU and NATO cyber drills targeted rail and maritime infrastructure, highlighting growing protection needs for transport systems. Moldova in EU Tech Policy: WIPO reforms and IP priorities were presented in Geneva, including Moldova’s accession to the European Patent Convention.