Public Sector Pay & Budget: Moldova’s wage reform is delayed: the new public-sector salary law will start Jan 1, 2027 (not Sept 1), with a bigger 2027 wage fund and a one-off October payment for lower-paid staff. Teachers Pressure: Teachers protested in Chisinau for pay raises; PM Vasile Tofan said solutions are coming, but financing constraints push the main changes to 2027. Parliament Schedule: MPs will hold an extraordinary session Aug 24–25 to advance an EU-labeled legislative package tied to accession commitments. Water Crisis: The Dniester situation is worsening, with authorities preparing reserve supply measures as flows and Novodnistrovsk reserves fall. Turkey Partnership & Gagauzia: President Maia Sandu and PM Tofan met Turkish officials to boost investment (trade over $1B) and focus on free and fair Gagauzia elections plus language and culture. U.S. Support: Sandu and a U.S. Congress delegation discussed hybrid threats, the European path, and energy/security backing, including the Strașeni–Gutinaș power line. EU Investment Guarantees: Moldova and Sweden are setting up reciprocal investor guarantees to improve protection and dispute resolution. Transport Rules: Moldova will connect its motor-carrier registry to the EU system and update operator data for better oversight.