Wildlife Crime: Moldova’s Police opened a criminal probe after five Red Book protected birds were found shot dead near a lake outside Pîrjota (Rîșcani). The Environment Ministry says three weapons were seized and lab tests confirmed bullets in the birds, calling it “pure poaching.” Water & Ecosystems: Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder says Moldova will reduce the Dniester’s flow via the Dniester Commission to protect drinking-water supply and preserve reserves until autumn rains refill them, balancing human needs with river ecosystems. Energy Efficiency & Buildings: A Court of Accounts audit reports that energy-efficiency investments in public buildings topped €348 million (2019–2025), but warns there’s no single system to track long-term savings and results. Heating Modernization: Chisinau and Balti district-heating upgrades are being declared national public utility projects to avoid delays, covering modernization across thousands of apartment buildings. Energy Communities Law: Government approved a draft law creating a dedicated legal form for energy communities so citizens, local authorities and businesses can jointly produce and manage energy, including renewables. Forestry Enforcement: The environment minister says firewood origin checks won’t mean “breaking into” homes, but inspectors will require documents to trace legal sales and stop illegal timber.