Community Care Upgrade: The EU is funding at least four “community home” services for children with severe disabilities in Moldova, with a 560,000 euro grant call for civil society groups to move at least 20 children out of residential institutions (deadline Aug 3, results in three months). Climate Resilience & Nature: The World Bank is supporting preparations for the “Moldova Green Shield,” focused on restoring forests and degraded lands in the south to protect biodiversity and help communities facing drought and land degradation. Local Planning & Environment: Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban says the city’s General Urban Plan is back on track and will enter public consultations starting in July, including environmental and heritage experts. EU Access Path: Moldova’s interim PM Osmochescu welcomed the European Parliament vote calling for opening all accession negotiation clusters, framing it as a confidence signal for reforms. Social Protection Modernization: Moldova and Azerbaijan’s DOST agency signed a memorandum to modernize social services, including a one-stop-shop approach and a pilot rollout of DOST components in Moldova. Food & Exports: A plum grower reports exporting 99% of her harvest to EU markets after investments in storage and sorting, highlighting compliance and shifting demand. Transport Research Link: At WCTR 2026 in Toulouse, a study highlighted new railway corridors and TEN-T integration for transport resilience amid hybrid threats. Road Safety Rules: Moldova is moving toward EU-aligned type approval and market surveillance rules for road vehicles and auto parts to improve safety and quality control. Education Inclusion: A Soroca meeting outlined measures to improve access for Roma children, including reserving 10% of places in key grades and expanding scholarships. Digital Safeguarding: ARTICLE 19 Europe is funding mini-grants for Moldovan civil society groups to turn digital security plans into practical support for vulnerable communities.