Flood Response in Central Moldova: Heavy rains on June 6 left homes flooded and roads blocked across multiple districts, triggering 65 emergency interventions by rescuers and firefighters, with the hardest hit areas including Ialoveni, Straseni, Drochia, Telenesti, Soroca, Rezina, Sangerei and parts of Chișinău; officials report evacuations, vehicles towed, and ongoing pumping and road clearing. Parliament & Roads on the Ground: Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu visited affected localities in Ialoveni, where over 100 households were damaged and an ~8 km road section was hit, while the National Roads’ Administration reported temporary road blockages and mobilized crews to clear mud, debris and drainage systems. Dniester Pollution Watch: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos and Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder discussed Dniester water protection during a kayaking visit, while Moldova continues monitoring after earlier petroleum pollution; authorities also say no new oil slicks were found near Vadul lui Vodă and that absorbent barriers remain in place. Legal & Species Protection Moves: Moldova is preparing a case to seek damages from Russia over Dniester pollution, updating the national Red Book with proposed inclusions and exclusions, and drafting rules for temporary “safe havens” to store cultural heritage objects after disasters or conflicts. Greener Farming & Circular Waste: FAO-backed farmer field schools are training small vegetable growers in climate-resilient practices, and EU-supported efforts are expanding waste management and recycling capacity to push a circular economy. Energy Transition Signals: Moldova is rolling out smart meters for digital, real-time energy billing, and a Moldova-focused report highlights next-gen perovskite solar tech as a potential long-term direction.