Wildfire Crisis in the Balkans: Serbia is battling multiple major wildfires as a blistering heatwave and drought push temperatures near 40°C, with evacuations ordered near a protected reserve near Belgrade and the army called in to help firefighters. Moldova’s Water Stress: Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder warns the Dniester could be pushed toward a “small stream” if discharges fall too far, while Moldova and Ukraine assess critical intake points and the Novodnestrovsk reservoir as flows stay dangerously low. Energy Emergency from Heat and Low Rivers: Moldova faces renewed electricity deficits during evening peak hours, with authorities urging voluntary cuts to avoid costly emergency purchases and possible tariff pressure; Moldelectrica also reports repairs underway after severe weather damaged the Bălți–Dnestrovsk power line. Local Nature vs Waste Plan: In Anenii Noi, residents protest a planned large waste management center near forests and springs, while the environment minister says it will follow EU standards and be designed to minimize harm. Diaspora and Local Governance: At Diaspora Days in Chișinău, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Secretary General Alexei Buzu focused on restoring optimism, boosting jobs, and strengthening town halls to better absorb investment and EU funds.