UN Cartography Clash: The UN General Assembly backed a Togo-led push to replace the Mercator map with the Equal Earth projection, with 164 votes in favor and the US voting no; Moldova was among the six abstainers, and the change is framed as “cognitive justice” after centuries of visual distortion that made Africa look smaller. Dniester Water Stress: Moldova’s Dniester Reservoir level has fallen to about 111.70 m, with inflows far below the agreed discharge, prompting calls to revise reservoir operating rules as the Dniester Commission prepares a decision. Online Safety & Youth Health: President Maia Sandu and Romania’s First Lady Mirabela Gradinaru met in Chisinau to discuss protecting children online and the mental-health impacts of digital life, stressing joint action by families, schools, health services and platforms. EU Path Acceleration: Lithuania says Moldova is ready to open remaining EU accession negotiation clusters and urges speeding up the process, targeting completion by Jan 1, 2027. Waste Fight Locally: Mayors in Anenii Noi oppose a planned regional waste management center in Serpeni, demanding transparent site assessment and community consultations. EU Funding for Transport: The European Commission opened a €1.1bn CEF Transport call for TEN-T projects, including rail, inland waterways, border infrastructure and digitalisation, with Moldova eligible. Domestic Violence Response: After a Magdacesti tragedy, PM Vasile Tofan announced urgent steps to tighten monitoring and penalties for violations of protection orders.