Forest & Heritage Tourism: President Maia Sandu joined diaspora members on a hike through the Căpriana area, including Codri and Stejarul lui Ștefan cel Mare, as a “rediscover Moldova” day mixing nature, history and local food. Waste & Water Safety: Residents in Comrat District say a poorly managed landfill near the town is left without supervision, warning leachate could contaminate groundwater; they’ve filed petitions asking for urgent action and a responsible operator. Water Reuse Rules: Moldova is drafting EU-aligned regulations for safe reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture, with quality monitoring, risk management and clear responsibilities—now open for public comment. Drought Pressure on Rivers: Hydrological warnings remain in force until Aug 14 as Dniester and Prut flows stay far below normal, with some sectors at red code and small rivers hit hardest. Energy Crisis Linked to Low Water: With the Danube extremely low, Moldova faces tight electricity conditions; President Sandu and officials urge peak-hour conservation to avoid planned outages and possible tariff impacts. EU Enlargement Watch: Moldova and Ukraine continue formal EU accession talks as the bloc debates how to handle new members amid political and structural uncertainty. Agriculture & Climate Impacts: Apple harvest forecasts in Moldova point to a 17.5% rise, while drought across Europe is disrupting shipping, hydropower and water supplies. Local Infrastructure & Environment: Authorities and Moldelectrica are assessing damage to the Bălți–Dnestrovsk power line after severe weather, aiming to restore supply quickly. Public Safety: ANTA stepped up inspections on dangerous goods transport, citing route planning, protective equipment and ADR instruction compliance issues.