Protected Wildlife Under Fire: Moldova’s Environment Ministry says five Red Book birds were shot near Rîșcani; police opened a criminal investigation and seized three weapons, with ballistics and veterinary checks pointing to poaching. Water Management: The Environment Minister 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. EU-Aligned Chemicals Rules: Parliament adopted amendments harmonizing Moldova’s chemical substances framework with EU standards, tightening classification, labeling and packaging, and adding duties for importers and distributors to support health-emergency response. Extractive Waste Oversight: Moldova moved to align extractive waste management with EU rules, including a public inventory of risky closed sites and new reporting to the European Commission. Marine Protection Step: Moldova ratified an international convention to control harmful anti-fouling ship coatings, aiming to cut toxins entering the marine environment and food chain. Energy & Buildings: Government approved legal steps to keep district heating modernization on track in Chisinau and Balti, while a Court of Accounts audit flags gaps in measuring long-term savings from €348m energy-efficiency investments (2019–2025).