Dniester Water Stress: Moldova’s Dniester Reservoir level has fallen to historic lows (about 111.70 m), with inflows far below discharge, pushing calls to revise reservoir operating rules as the Dniester Commission weighs next steps. Waste Fight in Anenii Noi: Local mayors oppose a planned regional waste management center in Serpeni, demanding transparent site assessments and community consultations over environmental and local impacts. EU Transport Funding: The European Commission opened a €1.1bn CEF Transport call for TEN-T projects linking Moldova and Ukraine, targeting rail, inland waterways, ports, alternative fuels, border infrastructure and military mobility. Online Safety & Youth Mental Health: In Chisinau, President Maia Sandu and Romania’s First Lady Mirabela Gradinaru backed stronger protections for children online, stressing balanced tech use, reporting pathways, and support for families and schools. Strategic Investment Rules: Moldova’s parliament advanced a new law creating a clearer regime for strategic investments aligned with EU standards, including incentives for green technologies and modern infrastructure. Transnistria Reintegration Talks: Moldova’s reintegration leadership met the new OSCE mission head, focusing on settlement progress, unified public services, and gradual harmonization of customs and taxes. EU Accession Push: Lithuania reiterated support for accelerating Moldova’s EU path, aiming to finish by Jan 1, 2027.