Protected Wildlife Case: Moldova’s Environment Ministry says five Red Book birds were shot in Rîșcani; police opened a criminal investigation and seized three weapons, with one bird tracked by GPS before it was killed. EU-aligned Chemicals Rules: Parliament adopted amendments to harmonize Moldova’s chemical management with EU standards, adding new requirements for classification, labeling, packaging, and duties for importers and distributors. Extractive Waste Oversight: Moldova approved EU-harmonized rules for extractive waste management, including a public inventory of risky closed sites and new reporting to the European Commission. Marine Protection Step: Moldova ratified the UN convention controlling harmful anti-fouling systems on ships to curb toxic substances entering the marine food chain. Energy Security Planning: MPs advanced a law creating an authorization system for operators storing oil products for emergency stocks, with ANRE issuing free permits for five years. Water Management Pressure: Moldova’s Dniester water-release talks failed to agree on volumes, while negotiations continue over discharges from the Novodnistrovsk reservoir. Local Infrastructure Push: Government approved district heating modernization in Chisinau and Balti as projects of national public utility to avoid delays tied to apartment-owner consent. EU Integration Signals: EU officials signaled further support for Moldova’s security and accession roadmaps, alongside a €4.32 million grant for the National Army.