Dniester Water Crisis: Moldova and Ukraine’s Dniester Commission talks on Novodnistrovsk reservoir releases ended without agreement as Ukraine proposed cutting outflows to match inflow (~22 m³/s) while Moldova warned downstream flow is already maintained around ~60 m³/s; environmentalists say the lower Dniester ecosystem is degrading and biodiversity is at risk. Active Mobility & Air Quality: European Mobility Week (Sept 16–22) in Moldova is pushing walking, cycling and public transport, linking daily travel choices to physical activity, road safety and exposure to air pollution. EU-Linked Local Governance: President Maia Sandu backed voluntary local amalgamation as a way to deliver better services, and Moldova hosted the first Joint Consultative Committee with the EU Committee of the Regions, stressing stronger local authorities to handle climate and security risks. Business Deregulation Push: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met employers’ groups to cut bureaucracy and remove systemic barriers to investment, including construction rules, procurement and transport. UN Support Priorities: A Government–UN meeting focused UN backing for Moldova’s EU accession path, with priorities including water resilience to drought and energy security. Circular Economy Benchmark: A new global circularity ranking puts Singapore top for keeping materials in use, highlighting how recycling metrics can mask very different household waste realities.