Dniester Water Crisis: Moldova’s Ministry of Environment warns of a historically low Dniester Reservoir level as inflow fell to 23 m³/s while discharge to Moldova stays at 75 m³/s, raising risks for the river ecosystem and drinking-water supply; authorities urge water-saving and tighter loss reduction while monitoring with Ukraine. Local Nature & Waste: In Râșcani’s Braniște commune, residents and the town hall rehabilitated 24 wells and two springs, improved water quality, and set up separate plastic collection platforms, supported by Sweden-funded “Green Justice” small grants. Energy Affordability: President Maia Sandu says energy compensation will return this winter, with priority for low-income households and the final size depending on budget space and possible external partner support. Climate Resilience in Europe: EU flood policy is shifting beyond defenses toward risk mapping, river-basin planning, nature restoration, forecasting, and long-term investment as climate extremes drive rising losses. Biodiversity & Poaching: A WWF report highlights illegal sturgeon fishing pressures along the lower Danube, where demand for wild caviar keeps poaching alive despite protections. Governance & Services: Moldova reached 70% digitalized public services (445 of 636), with 71% of requests filed online in early 2026 and 2025 savings estimated above 853 million lei. EU Urban Funding: Moldovan cities are benefiting from URBACT IV cooperation and grants, with Edineț and Cimișlia already implementing projects funded by over €128k. Grape Harvest Outlook: Moldova’s 2026 table grape harvest is expected average to slightly above average, with limited irrigation vineyards holding key export potential. Accountability Questions: Moldova Curată investigations into PAS youth officials’ public-sector jobs without open competition sparked pushback from former environment minister Sergiu Lazarencu, who calls it a “witch hunt.” EU Integration Agriculture: A new analysis argues agriculture is among the toughest parts of EU accession for Ukraine and Moldova, given EU budget weight and farming-system vulnerability.