Water Reuse Rules: Moldova is drafting EU-aligned regulations for safe reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture, with clear water-quality, monitoring, risk-management and responsibility requirements—open for public comment. Drought Watch: Hydrology remains critical: warnings on reduced river flows run until Aug 14, with Dniester and Prut sectors still under yellow/orange/red codes as flows fall to 10% or even less of normal. Energy & Water Crisis Link: Moldova is urging electricity conservation and warning of possible rolling blackouts as drought cuts regional power generation; officials cite costly emergency purchases and stress that the situation depends on weather. Chișinău Water Security: The government says it’s working to prevent a drinking-water shortage by negotiating with Ukraine to keep Dniester inflow higher, while the Novodnestrovsk reservoir level continues to drop. EU Enlargement Politics: A major debate in Europe over whether the EU is ready to admit new members is intensifying, with Moldova and Ukraine in formal entry talks. Agriculture Outlook: Apple harvest forecasts in Moldova point to a bigger crop (+17.5%) after better spring and June conditions. Hazard Transport Compliance: ANTA reports violations in transporting dangerous goods and reminds carriers to follow route planning and safety rules, especially as heat raises risks.