Energy & Water Security: Moldova’s PM Vasile Tofan says talks with Ukraine helped keep Dniester flow higher (85 m³/s vs 70), while President Maia Sandu warns drought could worsen electricity and water supply and urges conservation. Renewables Push: A 30 MW photovoltaic plant in Vadul lui Vodă was approved, with storage planned next year to cut import dependence. Defense Modernization: The government approved the 2026–2030 National Defense Strategy implementation program, targeting 10+ billion lei for modernization and more anti-aircraft and cyber defense. Education & Integration: Moldova’s Education Ministry will support diaspora children with Romanian-language classes and reserved school places to ease reintegration. Tobacco Control Tech: The Finance Ministry drafted new excise stamp rules, expanding security features (including lab-only hidden elements) for tobacco and e-cigarette-related products. Digital Finance: Moldcell bought a 67% stake in OCN Prime Capital to expand digital financial services. Regional Tech/Logistics: Ukrzaliznytsia seeks a 50% transit tariff cut through Moldova for Ukrainian goods, tying any discount to shipment volumes and locomotive availability. STEM/Research Community: EPSA Summer University returned to Moldova for the first time, focusing on medication safety and responsible use.