Dniester Water Crisis: Moldova’s Ministry of Environment warns of a worsening drought on the Dniester, with inflow to the Novodnistrovsk reservoir hitting historic lows (about 23 m³/s at one point) while releases to Moldova stay near 75 m³/s, shrinking reserves and raising risks for the river ecosystem and drinking-water supply; authorities say they’re coordinating with Ukraine, monitoring hydrology, and urging citizens to cut losses and avoid unjustified use. Romania Energy Shock from Drought: Romania shut down its last operational Cernavodă nuclear reactor (Unit 2) after record-low Danube levels threatened cooling water, leaving the country temporarily without roughly 20% of its electricity generation and triggering emergency supply measures. Local Clean Water & Waste: In Braniște (Râșcani), a community-led project rehabilitated 24 wells and springs and added separate plastic collection platforms, supported by Sweden-funded “Green Justice” small grants. Governance & Environment: Moldova says it has digitalized 70% of public services, with 71% of requests submitted online in early 2026, and the government is also moving ahead with a deregulation package that includes changes touching environmental impact assessments and industrial wastewater rules. Energy Support: President Maia Sandu says energy compensation will continue this winter, prioritizing low-income households, with the final scale depending on budget space and partner support.