Drought Watch: Moldova’s rivers are running low again, with the Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring Authority warning that August 29–September 4 flows on the Dniester, Prut and most small rivers will stay far below normal; Code Orange is in place for the Dniester and Prut (Criva-Costești), while Code Red hits several smaller watercourses where some reaches are down to about 10–15% of the usual September average, urging everyone to use water rationally. Transboundary Water Deal: Moldova and Ukraine agreed to keep Dniester flow at 60 m³/s for the next two weeks after an initial Ukrainian proposal to cut it to 50 m³/s, citing pressure on the Novodnistrovsk reservoir and water/energy needs. EU & Agriculture Push: New Agriculture Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu made “EU integration” and “smart agriculture” priorities, stressing irrigation and subsidy efficiency as drought reshapes farming. Economy & Digitalization: New Economy/Digitalization Minister Claudiu Năsui said European integration and reducing bureaucracy for entrepreneurs are top goals. Recycling Boost: ABS 2000 opened a glass recycling plant in Romania with NRRP support, aiming to turn used glass into secondary raw materials. Energy Security: Europe’s gas reserves are at a 13-year low ahead of winter, raising the risk of price volatility. Cyber Threat: A GRU-linked BlueDelta campaign using HOOKEDGE targets defense and diplomatic organizations across Europe.